Video Workshop

Integrating Video Design and Theater

With Peter Flaherty, Builders Association Video Designer

Workshop February 8,9, and 10^th 2009

This workshop will address the possible connections between video design, lighting, and acting in theater. In discussion and in groups ‘on our feet’ we work with the following questions: how can media expand the boundaries of theater? How do we integrate media into theater as a critical part of storytelling? How can media add a contemporary ‘edge’ to theatrical design and acting?

(Workshop details to come)

February 8 (Sunday)

10:00-6:00

10-1

• Peter Flaherty presents work (in discussion with M. Weems)
• Demo equipment and projection possibilities
• Introduce issues related to live camera work

2-6

Break into working groups (actors, designers, tech personnel.)

Two exercises:

1. Tell the story with projection 2:00-4:00

1-hour work time

1-hour presentation/discussion

2. Tell the story with projection, actors, and basic lighting 4:00-6:00

1-hour work time

1-hour presentation/discussion

February 9 (Monday)
3:00-6:00 Develop material. (Possible guest artist class visits upon request.)

7:00 – 11:00 Continue exercises and discuss in groups.

February 10 (Tuesday)

Morning: Possible guest artist class visits upon request.

1:00-4:00 Guest Artist ‘crit’ in Weems/Sissons Scenography class.

7:00-11:00 Final wrap-up for all in the Wells

This schedule was designed to include the most people possible – unfortunately there will always be some conflicts.