Technical Theater Career Pathway

About the program

Graduating senior students with interest or experience in Stage Management, Audio or Lighting are invited to apply for Technical Theater Career Pathway. Select students are invited to an interview where a panel of theater professionals determine six (6) Career Pathway Technicians who are assigned to professional mentors and work on creating Spotlight Showcase. The six (6) Career Pathway Technicians have the option to be considered for the Technical Theater New York Experience.

Spotlight Education considers three different areas when selecting Career Pathway technicians and Technical Theater New York Experience recipients:

• Skill level in technical theater

  • Preparedness in materials, interview and rehearsals

  • Organization

  • Innovation and Creativity

  • Timeliness

• Leadership

  • Team-oriented

  • Communication

  • Leadership in high school theater program

  • Collaboration

• Willingness and opportunity to grow

  • Curious

  • Emotional preparedness

  • Diverse experience