On Saturday Jan 14, 7-9pm join Orpheus Musical Theatre for a free workshop on projections!

Learn with Lindsey McGowen, head of projections for the recent Orpheus production of Newsies, for a FREE workshop on projections for theatre, including basics of content design, set up, and implementation.

To sign up, go to: https://orpheus.member365.ca/public/event/details/39d7afebe4e6215ea1f361fbdb8b1a0ed5604c25/1?fbclid=IwAR1Xh8mcp1INKHQxs3Rj0A0GoYYl4ENTiJCGVow9MTtvF8a80myvmJDFpks

More information on the workshop:

Projection & Media Design is a new and exciting discipline with so many different applications, and can make a massive impact on a show! In this workshop, we’ll be going over all the aspects of Projection Design, both technical and creative.

Our objective for this workshop is for students to leave with the ability to:

  • Understand the theatrical design process and use it as a methodology for creating a projection design for a show.
  • Identify ways that projection can influence a show and how it is different from other design disciplines.
  • Understand the various tools to create content for a show and what is needed from incorporate projections into a show.

Specific topics will include:

  • The Design Process
  • Design Objectives
  • Content Design Tools
  • Projection Basics
  • Show Control with QLab

Hope to see you there!

Lindsey McGowen is an award-winning theater designer originally from Austin, Texas, USA where she was the Director of Production Design and Master Electrician at the Hideout Theatre. She has designed lights, sound, or projection (or sometimes all three!) for 30+ shows both scripted and unscripted. She regularly teaches technical design and dramaturgy at various international festivals, including in Singapore, Amsterdam, London and Chicago. Find out more information about her work at  https://www.lindseymcgowen.com/.