Quick Facts
- Fall Focus is our mainstay autumnal conference focused solely on Technical Theatre and Production.
- It is a Free Conference sponsored generously by Parlights, Inc.
- All Educators (21+) across the state are welcome to attend for free.
- Student (HS Jr. or Sr.) – may attend w/ Theatre Teachers from your LEA; must pay $15 to cover their lunch.
- Industry Professionals, College Professors, and other seasoned educators are invited to submit a proposal for a workshop.
Description: As technology rapidly transforms stagecraft, the foundational elements of technical theatre remain the true backbone of live performance. The annual Fall Focus (Technical Theatre & Production) Conference invites technicians, designers, stage managers, and production leads for a focused one-day event centered on the theme: Back to Basics.
In an era increasingly defined by rapid automation, digital networking, and AI-driven workflows, this gathering spotlights the indispensable value of fundamental analog skills. From reading physical scale drawings and executing clean cable runs to mastering clear human-to-human callouts and hands-on trouble shooting, we are reaffirming that cutting-edge innovation is only as strong as the foundational craft beneath it.
To celebrate the full scope of our discipline, only proposal submissions addressing this theme within technical theatre and production management will be accepted. Whether you are sharing timeless practices for shop safety, teaching analog rigging fundamentals, discussing the nuances of interpersonal crew management, or examining how traditional foundational principles guide the thoughtful adoption of artificial intelligence, we welcome your expertise.
Join us in cultivating a collaborative environment where industry veterans and emerging professionals alike can reconnect with the core skills, craftsmanship, and human connection that keep our industry alive.