ABOUT THIS EVENT

The Strike Course familiarizes students with the planning, resourcing and safe execution of a set strike. Seasoned professionals will facilitate a combination of classroom and practical work enabling students to become significant assets during strike. The Strike Course familiarizes students with the planning, resourcing and safe execution of a set strike.

Facilitator: Jonathon Long

Course Schedule and Location

The course is from 9 AM to 5 PM on January 18th and 19th, 2020 at the Stagecoach Foundation Set & Prop House, Santa Fe, NM.

There will be several short breaks during the day and a 1 hour catered lunch at 12 PM.

Age: 17+

Requirements: Work gloves & Closed Toe Shoes

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

1. Describe the purpose of a strike

2. Describe the steps of a strike

3. Collaborate on a strike plan

4. Describe the care and handling of set elements and props

5. Describe and properly employ relevant safety measures and equipment

6. Move and store set elements and props

7. Interact with key theater or studio personnel during strike

8. Responsibly reuse, reduce and/or recycle unneeded set elements and props

9. Run a post-strike review

List of Topics

1. Everything you ever wanted to know about a strike

2. Strike plans make it look easy

3. Safety first!

4. How to be nice to sets, props, costumes, and even lights

5. Playing well with others during strike

6. Don’t throw that away!