Theatre Arts - Production
Program Overview
Humber’s Theatre Arts - Production diploma program provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to launch your career working in the professional theatre industry. You will learn how to build exquisite props, puppets, costumes, set pieces and painted scenery; how to incorporate light and sound into a theatrical performance; and how to serve the collaborative team through stage and production management. You will develop hands-on expertise mounting productions for the Humber Theatre season in partnership with students enrolled in our Theatre Arts - Performance program. The Humber Theatre season is fully integrated with the academic curriculum to ensure a balanced learning environment.
We focus on creative work in a collaborative artistic environment with professional discipline, broad-based training and education in all areas of production for the performing arts, while instilling a commitment to lifelong learning in this constantly changing field.
All of our faculty have substantial industry experience, and part-time instructors have full-time professional careers. As well, professional directors, designers, rehearsal stage managers, fight directors and other specialists outside of the faculty are brought in for the Humber Theatre season and other projects. We hire directors and designers who are known for their unusual and innovative approaches. Their creativity brings constant challenges, excitement and learning opportunities to the Humber Theatre production season and enhances in-class instruction. These professionals often provide our students with contacts, references and employment opportunities.
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Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:
- Design and construct the physical elements for stage and actors to achieve production-specific goals.
- Provide a cohesive production experience through the integration and operation of theatre technology.
- Collaborate with all members of a production team to enable the creative expression of diverse ideas and concepts.
- Maintain safety standards for theatre operations.
- Manage all phases of a theatre production to industry standards.
- Integrate applied research on national and international theatrical history and culture to inform professional discussions.
The Humber Advantage
This section highlights examples of the projects our students executed in classes, where they learn the theory and individual skills for each of the disciplines that make up the broader term Technical Production.
This section highlights the most recent work of our students on theatrical productions, which were either produced in collaboration with the Acting program or industry partners. These productions are the practicum through which students apply the theory, skills, and techniques learned in class to an actual show or event.
Approaching Zero
A Field Guide to Fevers and Curses
A Midsummer Night's Dream
And the King Dances
Blood and Roses
Community Week
Community Week 2016
Danceries
Delete After Death
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Grimm
Pentheus
Poetry Project
Shadowplay
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Stop/Look
Survivalists: A Radio play
Swimming for Shore
The Caucasian Chalk Circle
The Clowns
The Country of the Blind
The Idiot
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The Scattered Dust of Antigone
Theatre for Young Audiences '14
Theatre for Young Audiences '15
Theatre for Young Audiences '16
This Side of Heaven
Till Eulenspiegel
Tir Na Nog: A Visitor's Tale
Tristram Shandy
Unfinished Passage
Wasted on the Young
Year 25 Vigil
TomorrowLove
Songs of Class and Dirt
The Humans
Pandora in Blue Jeans
Elektra
Infinity Machine
Sycorax Brood
U-R-U
Sara AhmadiehRad
Sara’s training at Humber sparked a love of the theatre and entertainment industries, and a desire to develop her craft as a scenic painter.
Nina Hartt
A 2011 Humber grad, Nina is now apart of the Production Faculty. She enjoys seeing her students get excited about their projects, and loves bringing new tricks, materials, and new methods into the classroom.
Lisa Humber
Since graduating from Humber’s Theatre Arts - Production program in 2005, Lisa Humber’s career in stage management has been defined by one word: variety.
Jordan Konek
Jordan Konek has done both many things. We caught up with this enterprising former student via email to hear more about his inspiring work in Iqaluit and abroad.
Expert Faculty
Faculty members are well-respected members of the theatre production and live entertainment community in the GTA.
Tom Baranski
Tom has a BFA in theatre production from York University and has worked in the theatre and live-event industry as a technician, carpenter, and technical director since he graduated in 2006. His passion for teaching was sparked in 2008 when he accepted a part-time instructor position in York University’s Theatre Department, teaching the subjects of lighting, rigging, and sound. By 2010 he had his TESOL certification and went abroad for a year to teach. Upon returning in 2011, he once again immersed himself in the world of theatre accepting the position of head carpenter/assistant technical director at Tarragon Theatre. Tom has also worked for companies such as Soulpepper, Theatre Passe Muraille, Factory Theatre, The Blyth Festival, and, most recently, as a carpenter and project lead at McWood Studios. He has been teaching in Humber College’s Theatre Production program since 2013 and some of his hobbies include backcountry camping, canoeing, and playing Dungeons & Dragons.
Tanya Greve
Tanya is honoured to be the program co-ordinator for the Theatre Arts – Production program in the Faculty of Media & Creative Arts. She holds a BA from the University of Toronto – St. George Campus with an Honours Specialist in Drama and English.
Tanya’s professional career has spanned over 25 years working as a company manager, general manager and foremost as a stage manager. Her career has taken her across the country working with innovative artists focusing on the creation of new theatrical works.
"I truly love the opportunity to be a creative artist within the rehearsal hall and I enjoy every day I am able to instill this idea with our students in Theatre Production."
Barbara Martin
Barbara is a freelance theatrical costumer with over 35 years' experience. She graduated from the theatre production program at Ryerson Polytechnic Institute and has a Bachelor of Education with Teacher Certification from the University of New Brunswick. She also completed a year’s internship in costume cutting and construction at the Banff School of Fine Arts.
Barbara has costumed for many highly regarded professional theatres such as Mirvish Productions (Lion King, Mama Mia, The Producers, Hair Spray, Jane Eyre), Stratford Festival, the Canadian Opera Company, The National Ballet, Canadian Stage, and Tarragon Theatre. She has had the honour of being head of wardrobe for both Young People’s Theatre and Theatre New Brunswick.
Recently, Barbara ventured into film costuming where she has worked on productions such See, Mrs. America, Umbrella Academy and Star Trek Discovery.
Barbara has taught at Humber College since 2014 and also taught at Ryerson University.
Your Career
With more than 90 venues in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and many more producing companies, Toronto is the third-largest theatre centre in the English-speaking world. Toronto is also the source of theatre productions, concert tours and industrial shows that tour nationally and internationally.
There are many opportunities behind the scenes for the technicians and craftspeople we train, and our graduates make careers as carpenters, prop builders, puppeteers, conventional and moving light technicians, sound technicians, wardrobe personnel, riggers, and scenic painters.
In the management realm, our graduates work as stage managers, technical directors and production managers. Our graduates also work in related areas of the entertainment industry including cruise ships, theme parks, ice shows, concert tours, industrial presentations, specialized service companies, and film and television. Some graduates form companies collaborating with performers and designers to create original work. Your career may also take you to more senior management positions.
Professional Accreditations & Recognition
Working at Heights and Scissor Lift & Personnel Lift Training
Qualified students have the opportunity to earn Working at Heights and Scissor Lift and Personnel Lift Training certifications as part of the program.
Additional requirements may apply.
Note: The requirements for the additional credential(s) are determined by the granting body, which is independent from the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.
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Post-Admission Requirements
Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).
Fees
The 2020-2021 fee for two semesters is:
- domestic: $4,340.64
- international: $15,874.00
Fees are subject to change.
Fees by Semester
Domestic Fees International FeesAdditional Costs
$100 to $150 – personal protective equipment (safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, etc.); $300 to $350 – required tools; $570 to $600 – textbooks; $120 – drafting and other materials
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