In case you missed the tap workshop, we recorded it! If you’d like to watch a recording of The Loft Stage’s tap workshop, the link below will take you to a video recording of it!

https://drive.google.com/a/theloftstage.com/file/d/1gsdmrb-Rcu8TBst5DUBtrsPP8JYnRhHS/view?usp=sharing

Also, if you attended, please fill out the workshop survey so we can get your feedback!

https://forms.gle/wgXehcbZfuoB36QW9

Our online lighting workshop is happening!!!

If you’re interested (or know anyone in 8th grade that will be attending East Ridge High School), please click the link below to register. This workshop will be covering the basics of lighting design and you will be able to learn how a professional lighting designer does his job. Mark Ruark who designs the lighting for the Loft’s musicals will be teaching this workshop. Everything from types of lighting fixtures, to design process, to how to operate the lighting board will be covered. Questions will be answered throughout the workshop via the chat feature and if you have any questions you’d like to ask in person, those will be answered after Mark finishes talking about all the different aspects of lighting design. If you have any questions, please contact Jared Doran (jared.doran@theloftstage.org) with any questions! Space is limited so sign up fast!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQhc7jExx2CZ0di9DVi1B5B2z494CIRTx6P3TAdBP6TzVEhQ/viewform?usp=sf_link 

Hey Everyone!!

Here’s the link to the slideshow! Make sure you’re continuing to participate in online theatre resources (Even you techies!)

Let any of us officers know if you have any questions!

April LoftPAC Meeting

Happy Quarantine,

-Jared

Hi everyone!!

I hope that you’re all doing well and getting through these tough times.

Since there’s not much to do outside of our houses, I wanted to give you all some resources that could be useful if you’re interested in learning more about tech and how it all works. Below I’ll attach some links for everyone to check out and a description of what it is. If you have any questions about anything in particular or want specific resources that aren’t listed below, please reach out to me at jared.doran@theloftstage.org with any questions and I’ll get back to you very quickly as I seem to have more time on my hands recently…

Easy:

• Read about stage lighting: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stage_lighting
• Read about sound design: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_design
• Read about stage management: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stage_management
• Read about scenic design: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scenic_design
• Watch Adam Savage explain the art of mixing Hamilton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60OpF3DCVls
• Watch Adam Savage explain how they make custom mics for Hamilton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=351DxQghbh0
• Yamaha QL5 training videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3rjqgoqj7LL4J78wujRs_IJyIIAhwQwj 
  • These are some videos that cover the basics of how our sound board works
  • Pretty straight forward
  • Gives you some insight on how we go about mixing audio at The Loft
  • Great if you want to learn about the sound board

Medium:

• Dante Certification Level 1: audinate.com/certify
  • Learn the surface of how audio is transmitted over ethernet
  • You will need to create an account
  • It is a learning curve and there is a test at the end
• EOS training: https://courses.etcconnect.com/ 
  • Basic knowledge of how to work and operate the lighting console at East Ridge (as well as any other EOS console)
  • Enroll in the EOS Family Level: 1 Essentials course frist
  • If interested, you can do any of the other ones that look interesting but I would recommend doing Level 2 and Level 3 if you want to go further
  • You’ll need to create an account
  • There are tests and quizzes but they are pretty easy

Advanced (I would only recommend if you really want to go in depth on information. These courses are very lengthy and highly advanced)

• Q-SYS Training: https://training.qsc.com/course/view.php?id=7
  • Q-SYS is a highly flexible and scalable audio and control solution
  • These videos are highly advanced and you’ll need to download the software to follow along
  • In order to get the certification, you’ll need to pass may quizzes as well as take a final exam that includes creating your own Q-SYS design and submitting it for review
  • This system is used in the gym at ERHS and we are going to implement it district wide for paging control
• Dante Certification Level 2 and Level 3: audinate.com/certify
  • Go in depth about Dante network protocol and learn advanced systems as well as how to troubleshoot
  • You will need to create an account
  • Tests are very detailed and lengthy

Again, please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or if you’re looking for specific resources!

-Jared

We are going to continue to work on the Hobbit! Here is your assignment. (besides learning your lines using your dialects).

I would like each individual in each group (Goblins, Dwarves, Men, Trolls, Gollum) to come up with a physical posture.

You can build this physicality using the stock character building process below:

*What position are feet in. (feet out, in, on toes etc.)

*What is happening with the knees (does this character lead with knees, are the knees bowed or     knocked)

*Hips:  Forward or back (butt more prominent?)

*Back:  Arched? Slouched? Straight?

*Chest:  forward, concave?

*Shoulders:  Up, down, forward, back, crooked?

*Neck:  Stiff, pulling head forward or back?

*Face:  lips scrunched, crooked, pursed or tight lips (when not talking of course but do you talk and can you talk with one of these elements.

Once you have built this character take a picture of yourself and send it to me and then I will send it to Leah to post on the website.  Meredith and I will look at them and try to pick the dominant posture for each group (remembering that each goblin, dwarves, etc.  should be somewhat similar as they share the same DNA). Hoping this will be fun for all of us.  Remember be creative and don’t hold back!

 Meredith is going to record the core fight moves we went over the last rehearsal so you all can continue to go over those.  Choreographing the fights will go much faster if you are solid on the moves.