Grades: 7-12

Aspiring costume designers will refine intermediate sewing skills and tap into your own creative designing imagination! Designer and costume loft manager Tammy Molenaar will guide young artists through the steps of costume design and construction in this experiential workshop-- from fabric selection, to reading patterns, to creating your own costume piece. A great choice for teens who love to crew JT shows and want to learn more about theatrical design.

Some prior hand and machine sewing experience is required. Students who own a sewing machine are encouraged to bring their own.

Ever wonder how the magic you see onstage gets created backstage? Welcome to Backstage Pass: a hands-on workshop to learn the tech side of theatre! In this four-hour workshop, aspiring props artisans and stagehands will learn the basics of constructing various styles of puppets. Junior Theatre Assistant Production Manager and Teaching Artist, Isaac Vermilye, will guide young artists through the steps of puppet history, design and construction in this experiential workshop. A great choice for teens who love to crew JT shows!

Ever wonder how the magic you see onstage gets created backstage? Welcome to Backstage Pass: a hands-on workshop to learn the tech side of theatre! In this four-hour workshop, aspiring props artisans and stagehands will learn the basics of constructing various styles of puppets. Junior Theatre Assistant Production Manager and Teaching Artist, Isaac Vermilye, will guide young artists through the steps of puppet history, design and construction in this experiential workshop. A great choice for skids who love to crew JT shows!