Theatre Production + Design Professional Development
Schedule
Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
175 Sam Sibley Dr, Natchitoches, LA, United States, Louisiana 71497 | Natchitoches, LA
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Join us at Northwestern State University of Louisiana for four days of hands-on learning, collaboration, and creativity at our Theatre Production + Design Professional Development workshop! This experience is designed for educators, theatre professionals, and anyone interested in building skills in technical theatre — whether for productions, classroom teaching, or both.Cost: $150 — Includes:
• Six workshops tailored to attendee interests in technical theatre
• Instruction from five experienced faculty members
• Housing Monday–Wednesday nights in Varnado Hall (Creative & Performing Arts Dorm)
• Dinner and entertainment at our Summer Dinner Theatre production (Tuesday evening)
Our faculty can cover a wide range of topics, including:
Lighting • Sound • Costuming • Construction • Scenic Painting • Props • Design • Stage Management • Teaching Technical Theatre Basics • And more!
Schedule Overview:
Monday, June 15
• Morning arrival
• Meet & greet
• Afternoon 3-hour workshop
Tuesday, June 16
• Morning 3-hour workshop
• Afternoon 3-hour workshop
• Evening dinner theatre production
Wednesday, June 17
• Morning 3-hour workshop
• Afternoon 3-hour workshop
Thursday, June 18
• Morning 3-hour workshop
• Depart following workshop
Workshop Leaders & Topics:
Robert Richoux
AutoCAD • Construction • Budgeting • Stock Scenery • Counterweight Systems
Andy Killion
Lighting • Sound • Projections • Vectorworks
Will Sawyer
Scenic Painting • Props • Scenic Design • Photoshop • Scenic Rendering
Jessica Parr
Costume Alterations • Costume Design • Patterning • Costume Rendering • Wigs • Hair & Makeup
Karn Richoux
Stage Management • Teaching Hands-On Intro Tech Projects including:
• Tibbs the Safety Mouse
• Sewing Chicken
• QLab Sound Project
• Design Teams
• Tech Challenge
• Resumes & Portfolios
Participants will select workshop interests through the registration form.
Come build your skills, share ideas, and connect with fellow theatre educators and professionals in a supportive, creative environment. We can’t wait to see you in Natchitoches!
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