For anyone in New York, what "credentials" are needed to "teach" Theater Tech?? I am a long time TD for the local school and soon to be the TM, but there is no Tech Crew. When the do auditions, its always for roles or 'back
stage crew
hand'... never do they see a
point for acquiring an actual Tech Crew. I'm pushing 40 and would really like to have the younger generation take over so I can sit back (grow more grey hair) and watch. But I don't have a teaching degree (or ANY degree for that matter) and someone once said if I had at least a Associates in Liberal Arts then that could qualify me to be a 'Teacher's Assistant', or some sort... pushing me up to the higher hourly wage anyways! But I need this "Teacher's Assistant" position in order to actually "teach" these kids 'something' about running lights, sound, and rigging. Also, the area schools that have theater don't even have a TD... they rely solely on pre-programmed cues and lighting positions to run their shows. Sad, but true. I was looking into visiting each school once a week to "teach" and/or train on the systems.
With life credits, I can bypass most college requirements and possibly take up a course (or two) online if I had to resort to that... but if I could re-live my youth I'd want to go to Westlake. (just saying!) I haven't compared you guys to other Tech Schools but from what I see guys rock!! I model your atmosphere and accomplishments to try and create of my own. We don't have LEDs or moving heads (yet) but I at least got the School Board to get me a new light board...
Strand Palette. Got it last year and finally was able to get with the IT guys to lend me some
network. Love the
RFU, as it makes adjusting SO much easier!
Getting off topic there, sorry... but really, any advice or suggestions is greatly appreciated... some teaching material would be helpful too, but I think it'll be mostly hands on training.