Design, Management & Crafting Cohorts

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Lighting Cohort 
Thursdays from 6-7 PM CST

The weekly Lighting Cohort is lead by Heather Sparling, Lighting Manager. 

This is an opportunity to build a support network to work together to share information on how we best facilitate performance and arts engagement. No previous experience in lighting is necessary to attend. 

Contact: hsparling@uchicago.edu

Sound Cohort
Tuesdays from 7-8 PM CST

The weekly Sound Cohort is lead by Joyce Murphy, Audio Manager. 

This is an opportunity to build a support network to work together to share information on how we best facilitate performance and arts engagement. No previous experience in sound is necessary to attend. 

Contact: joycemurphy@uchicago.edu

Production and Stage Management Cohort 
Fridays from 4:00-5:00 PM CST

The weekly Production and Stage Management Cohort is lead by Brian Maschka, Production Manager. 

This is an opportunity to build a support network to work together to share information on how we best facilitate performance and arts engagement. No previous experience in stage or production management is necessary. Curiosity about these positions and interest in arts management is enough of a valid reason for you to attend and participate.

Contact: bmaschka@uchicago.edu

Scenic Cohort 
Fridays from 4:00-5:00 PM CST

The weekly Scenic Cohort is lead by Kurtis Boetcher, Assistant Instructional Professor, Design Program. 

This is an opportunity to build a support network to work together to share information on how we best facilitate performance and arts engagement. No previous experience in design is necessary to attend. 

Contact: kboetcher@uchicago.edu

Costumes Cohort
TBD

The weekly Costumes cohort is lead by Nathan Rohrer, Costume Designer and Costume Shop Manager.

Virtual conversations will include topics of interest related to costume design, costume construction, and the theatrical industry.

Contact: nrohrer@uchicago.edu

Props Cohort ​​​​​​
Thursdays from 11:30-12:30 CT

This weekly Props cohort is lead by Props Manager Jenny Pinson and TAPS North Theater Manager Samantha Rausch

This is an opportunity to build a support network to work together to share information on how we best facilitate performance and arts engagement. No previous experience in props is necessary to attend. 

Contact: rausch@uchicago.edu or jpinson@uchicago.edu