Technical Theatre Academy
Discover a variety of engaging workshops—including color theory, stage management, Tech 101, costuming, and more! Learn directly from industry professionals and gain valuable insights to bring back to your own productions this season. While you are here, you can also get ready for the Technical Theatre Challenge at the Ohio Thespian Festival! Experienced technicians will guide you through each event, offering practice time, hands-on support, and valuable tips. Explore our Tech Challenge Prep , ask questions, and build the confidence to showcase your skills.
This event takes place during the Ohio Thespian Expo in the fall of each year.
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Please visit the Ohio Thespian Expo event page to access registration for this and other events.
2025 Workshops | COMING SOON
The Technical Theatre and Design Symposium offers immersive, hands-on workshops and experiences for student technicians and designers, all curated by the Ohio Valley-USITT. Our symposium is an opportunity for students to gain practical knowledge in the technical aspects of theatre and design, helping them to become more effective and productive in their home schools and in their future careers.
Workshops in the 2025 Tech Theatre Academy are curated by technical theatre professionals. These hands-on workshops were designed specifically for high school students to develop or hone technical and design skills that can employed in their home school and beyond.