Ghostlight – Directed, Designed, and Produced By Students
Started in 2008, Ghostlight is a completely student run summer theater festival. Under the guidance of our faculty and staff, students produce a festival of new and short plays. The performances are acted, directed, designed, managed and promoted entirely by Theater students. ALL are welcome and ALL who audition will be cast. Contact Amy Zsadanyi-Yale for more information.
- This is a class and is transferable.
- Anyone can participate. (You don't have to be a theater student)
- The show will be a series of short one act plays with a theme or author that unites the pieces, or one full length piece to be determined by instructor.
- Costumes, sets, lights, sound, makeup- are all designed by students
- Actors, stage managers, producers-are students
- You will need to commit yourself to help with one technical job in order for this to be successful
- This show has great potential based on what you make of it.
Ghostlight is comprised of two classes: 21B and 22B. Students only sign up for one.
- Actor and directors, sign up for 21B
- designers and tech crew, 22B
| Course Name | Course Title | Units | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| THEA 21B | Practical Theater (Scene and Stage) II | 2 units | Actors and Directors |
| THEA 22B | Practical Theater (Costume and Makeup) II | 2 units | Designers |
Recommended Courses
In order for there to be an understanding of how these technical jobs work, there are some recommended classes if you want to direct or design.
| Course Name | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 10 | Introduction to Theater | 3 units |
| THEA 40A | Acting One | 3 units |
| THEA 2A | Introduction to Theatrical Design | 3 units |
| Course Name | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 10 | Introduction to Theater | 3 units |
| THEA 2A | Introduction to Theatrical Design | 3 units |
| Course Name | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 10 | Introduction to Theater | 3 units |
| THEA 47A | Fundamentals of Costume Design | 3 units |
| Course Name | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 10 | Introduction to Theater | 3 units |
| THEA 44A | Makeup for Stage and Screen | 3 units |
| Course Name | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| THEA 10 | Introduction to Theater | 3 units |
| THEA 18A | Introduction to Stage Lighting | 3 units |
Current production information coming soon.
Production Meeting
Spring production meetings are every Wednesday from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Auditions for actors are the first class meeting. Bring a prepared monologue to share, if you have it, or you will be given something to cold read.
The cast will be decided after auditions. The first read-through will be on the second night of this class.
- The West Valley College Theater Department welcomes all students, employees and community members to audition for our shows.
- All cast members are required to enroll in Thea 21B, or Thea 22B to participate in the production. Registration must take place the day you audition.
- WV college theater is committed to a policy of diversity and inclusivity in casting. Roles will be cast on the basis of merit, without regard to race or ethnicity.
- All auditioning actors have the option to do a monologue in front of everyone but this is not required.
- While waiting in the lobby, please be courteous to other actors by not making excessive noise.
- The audition process requires that prospective actors completely fill out the audition form.
- The director of each production makes the final decision regarding casting with input from the department.
- If, in the opinion of the director, a suitable cast cannot be selected from those who have auditioned, auditions may be extended beyond the original schedule, or else specific individuals may be invited to fill the need
Technical Theater Requirements and Responsibilities
When you commit to one of the tech jobs you need to remember you are part of a team. Others are relying on you to show up, collaborate and be reliable.
Read the material given in models to help you better understand your job and their requirements.
- There are no set hours
- The hours you put in are based on the needs of the show.
- You need to be available for all the performances, tech Saturday, tech week and strike.
- You need to be available on evenings and weekends of the performances and tech rehearsals.
- You will lead with respect and professionalism.
- You will be on time.
- When strike is over, you are done with the class.
When you commit to one of the shop jobs you need to remember you are part of a team. Others are relying on you to show up, collaborate and be reliable.
Read the material given in models to help you better understand your job and their requirements.
- You need to work 3 hours 30 minutes a week =56 hours for the semester.
- You need to show up on time dressed to work.
- Wear comfortable clothes you are willing to get dirty (no open-toed shoes).
- Follow the shop rules and Safety guidelines.
- Do not be afraid to ask a question if you are unsure -SAFETY FIRST!!
- If you are behind on hours come another day when shop is open to make them up. (Sign up for time on sign- up sheet)
- When your hours are complete you are done with the class.
The production for Summer 2022 was "The Seven Deadly Sins" by Thornton Wilder.
The production for Summer 2021 is "Almost, Maine" by John Cariani.
Performance Dates
Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 7:00 PM
Friday, July 30, 2021 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 7:00 PM
Tickets
$5 at the door