# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Theatre Production + Design Professional Development
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us at Northwestern State University of Louisiana for four days of hands-on learning, collaboration, and creativity at our Theatre Production + Design Professional Development workshop! This experience is designed for educators, theatre professionals, and anyone interested in building skills in technical theatre — whether for productions, classroom teaching, or both.

Cost: $150 — Includes:
• Six workshops tailored to attendee interests in technical theatre
• Instruction from five experienced faculty members
• Housing Monday–Wednesday nights in Varnado Hall (Creative & Performing Arts Dorm)
• Dinner and entertainment at our Summer Dinner Theatre production (Tuesday evening)

Our faculty can cover a wide range of topics, including:
Lighting • Sound • Costuming • Construction • Scenic Painting • Props • Design • Stage Management • Teaching Technical Theatre Basics • And more!

Schedule Overview:
Monday, June 15
• Morning arrival
• Meet & greet
• Afternoon 3-hour workshop

Tuesday, June 16
• Morning 3-hour workshop
• Afternoon 3-hour workshop
• Evening dinner theatre production

Wednesday, June 17
• Morning 3-hour workshop
• Afternoon 3-hour workshop

Thursday, June 18
• Morning 3-hour workshop
• Depart following workshop

Workshop Leaders & Topics:

Robert Richoux
AutoCAD • Construction • Budgeting • Stock Scenery • Counterweight Systems

Andy Killion
Lighting • Sound • Projections • Vectorworks

Will Sawyer
Scenic Painting • Props • Scenic Design • Photoshop • Scenic Rendering

Jessica Parr
Costume Alterations • Costume Design • Patterning • Costume Rendering • Wigs • Hair & Makeup

Karn Richoux
Stage Management • Teaching Hands-On Intro Tech Projects including:
• Tibbs the Safety Mouse
• Sewing Chicken
• QLab Sound Project
• Design Teams
• Tech Challenge
• Resumes & Portfolios

Participants will select workshop interests through the registration form.

Come build your skills, share ideas, and connect with fellow theatre educators and professionals in a supportive, creative environment. We can’t wait to see you in Natchitoches!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/natchitoches/theatre-production-design-professional-development/200029908683846
- **Event Categories**: art, workshops, theatre, fine-arts, contests, performances, entertainment, meetups, meet-and-greet
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 18

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Natchitoches
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 175 Sam Sibley Dr, Natchitoches, LA, United States, Louisiana 71497
- **lat**: 31.74834
- **long**: -93.09285
- **full address**: 175 Sam Sibley Dr, Natchitoches, LA, United States, Louisiana 71497

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Theatre Production + Design Professional Development being held?
  - **A:** Theatre Production + Design Professional Development takes place on Mon, 15 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 175 Sam Sibley Dr, Natchitoches, LA, United States, Louisiana 71497.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Theatre Production + Design Professional Development?
  - **A:** Theatre Production + Design Professional Development is organized by Northwestern State University.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Theatre Production + Design Professional Development is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Natchitoches, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Theatre Production + Design Professional Development sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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