Two Year Stage Management Technical Theatre Course
“I have used many of the skills I acquired while studying Stage Management Technical Drawing
at LAMDA throughout my working life. Of course my training prepared me Scene Painting
to work in the theatre but I also gained many transferable skills that have Set Design
given me an edge over the years”. Model Making
Luke Rittner, Chief Executive of the Royal Academy of Dance and former First Aid
Secretary General of the Arts Council Fire Safety
Autocad & WYSIWYG
The course was originally founded in 1965 by LAMDA and the Theatre Projects Tax & Professional Development
Trust Ltd, and is of six terms duration. It begins in the autumn of each
year, and provides a broad training in all aspects of stage management These are supported by visits to theatres, museums and technical
and technical theatre. Core training follows student development through services companies.
from basic lectures to production work. The production work primarily
takes place in the MacOwan Theatre. Working with practising directors Computers, theatre related software and internet access are installed in
and designers ensures that students have the opportunity to work in the MacOwan Theatre and the main site at Talgarth Road for student use.
a professional environment and meet people who are currently active
within the business. All students will have at least one work placement In order that the course continues to offer the level of training that the
with a professional theatre, production company or equivalent in their industry requires, the Academy maintains close contact with it. The fact
second year of training. that our graduate students are in demand, can be seen in the Academy’s
excellent employment record. We estimate that all students who actively
The MacOwan Theatre is well equipped and provides the flexibility of seek employment will find work within a few weeks of graduation.
proscenium arch, theatre-in-the-round or thrust stage formats. In addition
the Academy has its own wardrobe, scenic workshops, sound studios, The Academy continues to support students, not just to secure their first job
and a second performance space, the Linbury Studio. but to ensure they continue in employment. The potential stage management/
technical theatre student must have a great enthusiasm for the theatre
Year One students develop core skills in Stage Management, Lighting, and its technical crafts. S/he must have experience in school, amateur
Sound, Staging and Carpentry through class work, and then work or professional productions and some basic knowledge of stage
on public performances in either the MacOwan or Linbury Studio – management and technical theatre.
theatre skills are therefore developed through practical “hands-on”
learning. Students are assessed primarily on practical work undertaken. The admission interview is designed to discover how much knowledge
of stage management and technical theatre the candidate has. The candidate
An understanding of Health and Safety is an essential part of the also has the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to the training
technical training. and that their personality and attitude will be an asset to the course.
Year Two students work in ‘Head of Department’ roles on public shows. The course is a deliberately tough training, which endeavours to emulate
This year enables the student to broaden their knowledge and gain the procedures of the industry. The programme is only suitable for those
experience in teamwork and leadership. who are fit, enthusiastic and committed to work in the theatre and its
related fields.
Areas such as organisation, scheduling, time management, and initiative
are emphasised. These skills allow the student to develop, understand adMission: by interview.
and manage their own strengths and stress levels. They are taught how
to work within a team, as well as how to manage a team. These are Students on this course from the UK and EU are eligible for Higher
transferable skills that every student will use to their advantage in the Education Funding.
entertainment industry as well as many other professional fields.
qualiFication: Foundation Degree (subject to validation by the University
Lectures and practical experience are provided in: of Kent in Summer 2009).
Stage Management
Health and Safety accreditation: National Council for Drama Training
Prop Making and Sourcing
Stage Craft
Stage Lighting and Electrics
Theatre Sound
Scenic Construction
Rigging
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