Work alongside seasoned industry professionals to hone your skills through hands-on learning in stagecraft.
Banff Centre’s Performing Arts programs support artists and technicians at every career level. The Centre was established in 1933 with a single summer course in drama. Since those early days, artists and technical practitioners alike have found exceptional opportunities for development here at our campus in the Canadian Rockies. Theatre Production practicums offer one-on-one mentorship and coaching from our experienced staff. Practicum participants leave Banff Centre with marketable skills and the confidence to step into roles as specialized professionals in their fields.
Technical Direction Performing Arts Practicum: This program emphasizes a balance between individual learning and development and the Performing Arts department’s administrative needs. Assist the technical director(s) in coordinating activities related to Banff Centre’s performance venues and production shops.
September 17, 2019 – March 27, 2020 Application deadline: May 15
Music Stage Management and Production Assistant Practicum: Work on a wide array of shows with a concentration in music programming as presented by Banff Centre. This program focuses on production and rehearsal schedules; communicating requirements with sound, lighting, and staging teams; operating basic sound and lighting equipment; calling show cues for concerts, competitions, and events; and advancing shows.
September 17, 2019 – March 31, 2020 Application deadline: May 15
Lighting Technician Performing Arts Practicum: Work with a wide variety of lighting instruments as well as sophisticated lighting control systems. This program offers one-on-one mentorship and coaching from our experienced professional staff. Much of the training material is show-driven; you can expect to work on a broad array of shows with a concentration in music programming as presented by Banff Centre.
September 17, 2019 – March 31, 2020 Application deadline: May 15
Sound Technician Performing Arts Practicum: Work with our Sound Team on all Banff Centre productions, presentations, conferences, and outreach programs. Responsibilities may include performing audio technical skills; applying acoustic, electronic, and electro-mechanical theory; working shows; and operating, repairing, and maintaining sound equipment. Emphasis is placed on the use of QLab for performances.
September 17, 2019 – March 31, 2020 Application deadline: May 15
Staging Technician Performing Arts Practicum: Work with our Sound Team on all Banff Centre productions, presentations, conferences, and outreach programs. Responsibilities may include performing audio technical skills; applying acoustic, electronic, and electro-mechanical theory; working shows; and operating, repairing, and maintaining sound equipment. Emphasis is placed on the use of QLab for performances.
September 17, 2019 – March 31, 2020 Application deadline: May 15
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