Workshops

Periodically the Greater Derry Arts Council sponsors an annual series of workshops in theatrical lighting and sound.

We currently do not have any workshops scheduled but check back often.

Contact us if you would like more information regarding the workshops or to be notified when the workshops are scheduled: Click here to send email or call: 603-437-0505.

These workshops are free but do require advance registration. Participation in the workshops is open to anyone with an interest. The workshops also constitute one element of the Certified Production Staff program for the Derry Opera House.

Each year the basic lighting and sound workshops are repeated.

Basic Sound Workshop

This workshop will introduce the concepts, practices and equipment Typically used in theatrical sound design and production. The Material will cover basic technology, including audio signaling standards, microphones, mixers, outboard processing equipment, amplifiers and speakers.

The morning session will be a lecture with examples, and the afternoon session will be a practical lab exercise.

Basic Lighting Workshop

This workshop will introduce the concepts, practices and equipment typically used in theatrical lighting design and production. The material will cover basic technology, including types of lamps and lighting instruments, dimming and control systems, cabling and power distribution and basic elements of execution, such as hanging and focusing lights.

The morning session will be a lecture with examples, and the afternoon session will be a practical lab exercise.

We often schedule Intermediate level workshops, with selected advanced topics. These will change from year to year.