This course is for students with little or no previous experience in technical theatre. In it, students will learn the basics of the theatrical production process, including: roles of the production process; basics of tool use and scene shop safety; introduction to carpentry and stagecraft; sound and costume/wardrobe; and fundamentals of working on stage crew. In addition to weekly class meetings, students will have assigned readings and hands-on assignments to be completed during lab hours, addressing each of the areas noted above.