Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas Plans New Offerings for 2012

Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas (SILV) is finalizing the schedule for its sixth season. The schedule and registration forms will be on the website by October 15. The core classes will continue to include rigging (which qualifies for ETCP certification renewal training), automation, sound technology, lighting technology, computer modeling, video and projections, moving lights, and the technician's showcase.

SILV 2012 will include several new aspects. For the first time, SILV will select one designer each in set, lights, costume, sound, special effects, projections, props, and make-up to join the technicians for weeks five through eight. These designers will be selected from entries in KCACTF and USITT regional design expos. The eight designers will be expected to have completed or nearing completion of a BA/BFA and/or pursuing a post graduate degree. They will need to submit a resume and digital portfolio to SILV along with a letter of recommendation from a design chair at KCACTF or USITT.

At the conclusion of SILV 2012, a small group of SILV students will be selected to work with Martin Crawford, technical manager-Cirque du Soleil resident shows division, to design and execute Concert Fantasy - an annual dance show benefiting the Make-a-Wish Foundation. The show will be performed in the new Smith Center for the Performing Arts.

Beginning with SILV 2012, CAD will be a prerequisite for the eight-week session. A student who has not had CAD can come early for a three-day intensive CAD course.