Technical Theatre

Our technical theatre program provides a comprehensive overview to students to work behind the scenes for theatrical productions. We offer courses in sound design, lighting design, production design, costume design and construction, basic stagecraft, and production management. Students can earn credit while working on our stage productions as designers, and build a strong portfolio of work prior to graduation. Theatre technicians can also earn and learn while working in the department too.

Director Daniel Ponickly provides direction for the actors during a 2023 rehersal for Dance Nation | Photo courtesy of UAF Theatre & Film

Recent Productions

Set design and filming set up for the UAF Department of Theatre & Film's Tumyaraq-qaa. UAF Photo

"Tumyaraq-qaa" (2023)

Papers fall from the sky on the set of the UAF Department of Theatre and Film production of Seminar. UAF Photo

"Seminar" (2022)

Stained glass and stacked chairs set built for "Dead Man's Cell Phone." UAF Photo

"Dead Man's Cell Phone" (2019)

Assistant professor Bethany Marx helps Nicole Cowans into her costume before Cowans, Katrina Kuharich (right) and other members of the cast of Theatre UAF's production of "Tartuffe" performed a live teaser in Wood Center a couple of days before opening night. | UAF Photo by Todd Paris, 2014

Facilities

UAF Theatre & Film Department offers a range of facilities to explore for those interested in exploring technical theatre. Or comprehensive workshops give aspiring technicians have access to the tools they need to delve deep into the world of stagecraft. These facilities provide students with hands-on opportunities to refine their skills and deepen their understanding of the technical aspects of theatrical production. Our facilities include: