Mr John Morris
Instructor
Office 799-7800 x5107
jrmorris@interact.ccsd.net
Technical Theatre I and III
Videography III
Technical Director, Director, Designer
"I am in my 17th year of teaching in the Clark County School District. In that time I have taught acting, directing, design and theatre technologies, and arts and humanities. I got my degree in Theatre Production from Weber State University, and my teaching credentials from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. I have worked as an actor, stage manager, set designer, lighting designer, theatre manager and technical director. I am a member of the United States Institute of Theatre Technologies. I served as department chair/facilitator for the Las Vegas Academy Theatre Department for five years, during which time we toured three productions to the Thespian Conference and built our season subscription base. I have designed and technically directed four International Thespian Conference Main Stage shows, including designing and technically directing the Thespian National Cast production of Ragtime. For 14 years I was artistic director for New Vision Theatre, a theatre company I co-founded with my wife, Holly, which features teens performing original material to illustrate health and life issues for their peers. I have two children, Anna and Daniel. I was very proud to be QVegas Magazine’s Person of the Month in August 2004 for my direction of, and involvement in, our recent production of The Laramie Project.
I also had the distinct honor and pleasure to take a group of students to Poggibonsi, Italy (that's in Siena, in the heart of the Tuscany region) to the Roncalli Theatre Festival in April 2006. We took our original production of You Want Freedom Fries with That? which we also performed as a part of the Short Play Project.
In 2007, we hosted students from two schools in Poggibonsi. In Spring 2008 we will be returning to Tuscany once again participate in the Roncalli Festival.
The girls and me after a full afternoon of shopping
in Siena, Italy. Behind us is the Torre del Mangia
on the Piazza del Campo.
- to value every student
- to really prepare students for higher education and real world experiences
- to be an educational innovator
- to present and reveal the educational environment as a mirror of society, and not a shelter from it
- to help young people learn to love to learn
- to celebrate pluralism and dwell in diversity.
The best way to reach me is to email me at jrmorris@interact.ccsd.net. I promise to get right back to you in whatever manner you request.
The best time to reach me in my office (702-799-7800 x5106) is between 7 and 815am, or between 2 and 3 pm. I have an open door policy; if you would like to visit with me or tour the facilities, contact me and I will make time for you."
Classes
and Curriculum
Technical Theatre I
This is a picture of me with my daughter, Anna, a student at LVA.
We are in San Gimignano in Tuscany.
Course Scope:
The Technical Theatre I curriculum at Las Vegas Academy will introduce the many aspects of technical theatre and theatrical production, and acquaint the student with the craft skills necessary to produce live theatre. Students will receive basic instruction in scenery construction and rigging, stage lighting, sound, properties, costumes and backstage responsibilities. Strong emphasis will be placed on knowledge of safety practices, theatre terminology and backstage procedure. Students will be required to assume technical responsibilities for various productions produced by the Performing Arts departments. Tech Theatre majors will also be required to learn basic drafting for the theatre, including orthographic projection, elevations, and simple perspective drawings, and develop their knowledge base of dramatic literature. In addition, LVA students have the unique opportunity to learn from industry professionals.
Technical Theatre I
Course Scope and Goals
Technical Theatre I
Curriculum Guide
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Technical Theatre III
Course Scope:
The Technical theatre III curriculum at LVA emphasizes collaboration, leadership and higher-level problem solving skills as they relate to production elements and show execution. Tech III students will be required to lead crews, participate in the creative process and obtain hands-on experience in the production and presentation of a theatrical production. Emphasis is placed on: preparation for college interview/acceptance; leadership roles for Academy Theatre and other school-sanctioned and sponsored events that take place in the Performing Arts Center, Lowden Theater for the Performing Arts, Academy Theatre Black Box and other performance-designated venues on campus; conception and presentation of an annual showcase presentation; and preparation for a career in entertainment technologies, or developing leadership and collaboration skills that will benefit the total person in any career path. The Technical Theatre III course may be repeated once for credit, and must be taken twice for full Competency Certification.
Technical Theatre III
Grading/Evaluation Procedures
Technical Theatre I
This is a picture of me with my daughter, Anna, a student at LVA.
We are in San Gimignano in Tuscany.
The Technical Theatre I curriculum at Las Vegas Academy will introduce the many aspects of technical theatre and theatrical production, and acquaint the student with the craft skills necessary to produce live theatre. Students will receive basic instruction in scenery construction and rigging, stage lighting, sound, properties, costumes and backstage responsibilities. Strong emphasis will be placed on knowledge of safety practices, theatre terminology and backstage procedure. Students will be required to assume technical responsibilities for various productions produced by the Performing Arts departments. Tech Theatre majors will also be required to learn basic drafting for the theatre, including orthographic projection, elevations, and simple perspective drawings, and develop their knowledge base of dramatic literature. In addition, LVA students have the unique opportunity to learn from industry professionals.
Technical Theatre I
Course Scope and Goals
Technical Theatre I
Curriculum Guide
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Technical Theatre III
Course Scope:
The Technical theatre III curriculum at LVA emphasizes collaboration, leadership and higher-level problem solving skills as they relate to production elements and show execution. Tech III students will be required to lead crews, participate in the creative process and obtain hands-on experience in the production and presentation of a theatrical production. Emphasis is placed on: preparation for college interview/acceptance; leadership roles for Academy Theatre and other school-sanctioned and sponsored events that take place in the Performing Arts Center, Lowden Theater for the Performing Arts, Academy Theatre Black Box and other performance-designated venues on campus; conception and presentation of an annual showcase presentation; and preparation for a career in entertainment technologies, or developing leadership and collaboration skills that will benefit the total person in any career path. The Technical Theatre III course may be repeated once for credit, and must be taken twice for full Competency Certification.
Technical Theatre III
Grading/Evaluation Procedures
Technical Theatre III
Curriculum Guide
Classroom Rules
and Procedures
Classroom Rules and Expectations are at the end of the Technical Theatre I Course Scope and Goals.
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