BACKSTAGE PRODUCTION
Backstage Production (BSP) is designed to give South Side Chicago youth an introduction to the fundamentals of theater production while giving them hands-on experience in audio and lighting design, sound engineering, and stage management.
BSP Summer 2020 Coursework Assignments
Modify Your Design
After reading the script “American v. 2.1: The Sad Demise and Eventual Extinction of the American Negro” by Stacey Rose, students observed designers collaborate for Definition Theater's future production. Students were asked to sketch costume and/or set designs to reflect on the work’s characters and time period.
Music & Fashion
Students studied the origins of various musical genres and the fashion trends they inspired. The purpose of the activity was to instruct students on the importance of historical authenticity in theater production.
Personal Reflections
Guided by prompting questions, students were asked to reflect on program highlights, lessons learned, and challenges encountered during the summer term. Click below to watch and listen!
Instructor
Razor Wintercastle is an educator, artist, and a long time backstage production crew member. Razor has worked and toured locally and internationally with concerts, films, plays, cruises, expos, and dance companies including Shattered Globe, MPAACT, Congo Square, Deeply Rooted, Muntu, Black Ensemble, and The Goodman Theatre. Razor is very happy to be a part of such an amazing team at Arts + Public Life.