Director's Message

Director's Message

Parents and Students,

Welcome to the Production & Design family! We're excited that you're joining us on this education journey. To make life easier for everyone, we've developed this information portal for the Production & Design Conservatory, and we know you'll find the information useful and helpful as you become more involved in the school and conservatory. This will be the main source of information about show assignments, upcoming events, scholarships, and outside opportunities. We'll also communicate via Aeries email, newsletters, Facebook, and SignUpGenius. Everything moves very rapidly at OCSA, and communication is a big part of keeping everything moving effectively. Please check this page frequently for the most current information.

Welcome and Thank You!

Kelly Pate
Director of Production & Design

About the Conservatory

Industry professionals guide and direct students in all aspects of live performances, including set design, lighting, audio, makeup, props, and costume design to their implementation, from construction to stage management. With approximately 50 crewed shows per year, students receive extensive hands-on training. The Production & Design Conservatory is the backbone of performances at the Orange County School of the Arts.

About the Conservatory
Show Assignments - Fall 2022

Show Assignments - Fall 2022

** Show crew assignments and tech schedules are subject to change. Please check this page frequently for any updates or changes.**

In case of emergency, please contact:

Kelly Pate at Kelly.Pate@ocsarts.net

Victoria Hoyt-Heydon at Victoria.Hoyt-Heydon@ocsarts.net

September

September

  30- (Oct 1)

 

  FND Season Premiere (BBR)

  Tech Schedule & Crew List

October

  (Sep 30)-1

 

  FND Season Premiere (BBR)

  Tech Schedule & Crew List

  1

 

  MT Lip Sync Battle (SH)

  Tech Schedule & Crew List

  3-22  

 

  MT Les Miserables (DMS Plaza)

  Tech Schedule & Crew List

  7

 

  Thespian Showcase (SH)

  Tech Schedule & Crew List

  10-11

 

  CV Fall Choral Concert (SH)

  Tech Schedule & Crew List

  17-20, 24-29

 

  PM Showcase 1 (Webb)

  Tech Schedule & Crew List

  19-20

 

  School of Dance Showcase (SH)

  Tech Schedule & Crew List

  24-29

 

  Halloween Maze (Studio)

  Tech Schedule & Crew List

  27

 

  CW Scarefest (SH)

  Tech Schedule & Crew List

October
November

November

  7-10, 14-19

 

  IA Legally Blonde (SH)

  Tech Schedule & Crew List

  7-18

 

  ACT Radium Girls (Studio)

  Tech Schedule & Crew List

  13-18

 

  FND Tree Lighting (South Coast Plaza)

  Tech Schedule & Crew List

  30-(Dec 1)

 

  FND Tree Lighting (Balboa Bay Resort)

  Tech Schedule & Crew List

December

Important Dates - Fall 2022

August

August

 9-11 On-Campus Registration
 17 Academic Instruction Begins
 17-18 No Conservatory
 22 Conservatory Instruction Begins

September

   5      Labor Day (School Closed)
   8   Academic Back-to-School Night
   9   Staff Professional Day (No School)
   10   Season Premiere
September
October

October

8   Homecoming Dance, Grades 9-12
31   Halloween (No Conservatory)

 

November

2-13   AP Testing
11   Veterans Day (School Closed)
21-25   Thanksgiving Break (School Closed)
November
December

December

15   Last Day of Conservatory First Semester
19-21   No Conservatory
22   Teacher Planning Day (No School)
23-Jan 6   Winter Break (No School)
   

FAQs

Conservatory Rules

  • All School rules and regulations are always in force in all conservatory classes, activities or productions.
  • Block 8 - 2:15 to 3:25 pm
  • Block 9 - 3:35 to 4:45 pm
  • You will be respectful and follow the directions from all school administration, teachers and staff members at all times.
  • Treat fellow students, crew and cast members with respect at all times.
  • Interfering with fellow students’ right to learn is not tolerated.
  • Be prepared for all classes, conservatory and academic with the necessary materials.
  • Follow each instructor’s classroom rules no matter if they are different from other teachers.
  • Dress in appropriate clothing and footwear for each class and production assignment. (sandals/open toed shoes are never permitted; no sunglasses in class.)
  • Multi-tools and pocket knives are “tools” that may only be used during conservatory. They must be stored in your conservatory classrooms only! Speak to conservatory teachers about where you can store these tools. They are not to be carried or out at any other times.
  • Clean-up after yourselves in all classes and crew assignments.
  • Check the P&D call board, Aeries emails, social media (Facebook, Instagram), and/or this P&D webpage for updated information and announcements.
  • No food is allowed in any of the classrooms and theaters, including backstage or FOH control areas.
  • Show blacks are required for all crew assignments from final dress rehearsal to the last performance.
  • Check out with the stage manager and/or staff supervisor before leaving any crew assignment or activity.

Class Rules

1.  Be prepared for class.

2.  Interact in a respectful manner with fellow students and teacher.

3.  Add constructive comments and thoughts to classroom discussions or activities.

4.  Help other students and teacher daily in classroom activities.

5.  Have necessary materials to take notes or work on during classroom activities and assignments. (notebook, paper, pencil, crescent wrench and class handouts)

Display Guidelines

Periodically, we request "display-ready artwork" to highlight the artistry of P&D students. View the virtual submission guidelines for specifics.

Expectations

ALL students are expected to fully participate and produce the best work possible in classes and in shows. Accountability and timeliness are paramount.

Early is on time. On time is late. Late is unacceptable.

Do what you say you're gonna do.

Curriculum

Building upon basic, foundational courses in junior high, the high school classes explore the various disciplines within Production and Design, where they develop invaluable skills immediately useful in "the real world." Click here to see the curriculum.

Show Requirements

High school students only - minimum of 2 shows per semester (subject to change). Longer assignments like stage manager or assistant stage manager may result in the student receiving 2 show credits for their work. Students must participate in crew assignments each semester to receive credit in the Production Lab course. We do pay attention to work ethic and willingness to work when it comes to what assignment they get/bigger projects. We also encourage students to work a variety of show types from different conservatories, so they get a feel for what each type of performance requires. Additionally, all students are expected to work 12 outside lab hours per semester.

Middle school students may have opportunity to work a middle school MT performance, pending Ms. Pate and/or Miss V's approval.

 

Newsletters

Stay informed by reading Behind the Scenes, the conservatory newsletter.

February 7, 2022

October 29, 2021

P&D Shop

P&D Shop

Get your P&D merchandise at our online store.

  • Apparel
  • Pens
  • Masks
  • Stickers
  • Hat

International Thespian Society (ITS)

The International Thespian Society (ITS) is an honorary organization for high school & middle school students, commending student achievement in the theatre arts. High school inductees are known as Thespians & middle school inductees are Junior Thespians.

Troupe 6826 is the theatre honor society for OCSA. Members come from all conservatories, including P&D. In addition to competing at festivals, performing at cemetery tours, fundraising, collecting food (TOTs Can Eat), performing at the Annual Thespian Showcase, students must maintain high grades & participate onstage or behind the scenes for OCSA productions.

Tech Components include:

1-Automatic placement into the Southern California Leadership and Tech Conference (great opportunity to learn and network)

2-Special opportunities to be part of Tech Crew for Thespian Showcase

3-Special college audition and scholarship opportunities at the International Festival

For more information about OCSA Thespian Society, please contact thespians@ocsarts.net.

 

International Thespian Society (ITS)
State of the Art

State of the Art

Give your child a "shout out" for achievements outside of OCSA--or even OCSA-affiliated--that you're proud of (i.e., worked on a show/production, achievements in scouting or athletics, earned a scholarship/award, etc.). Submissions are published monthly via email from Dr. Ralph Opacic. Click the button below to fill out the form.

Volunteer and Donations Opportunities

There are many ways to get involved with P&D. Check back soon for upcoming sign ups.

Volunteer and Donations Opportunities
Gina Davidson Memorial Scholarship Fund

Gina Davidson Memorial Scholarship Fund

Gina Davidson was a much-loved P&D conservatory teacher who taught 8th grade Stagecraft II. She passed away unexpectedly just before the start of the school year in the fall of 2015. Her family initiated a scholarship in her memory to one or two deserving P&D students in 2016, 2017, and 2018, in amounts of $500 or $1,000.

We are continuing that tradition by inviting monetary donations of any size from P&D families, alumni and friends of P&D to specifically support P&D students as they move on to higher education. Lots of littles make a huge difference!

Please note that these donations should be above and beyond the annual parent Voluntary Contribution Agreement, which provides core funding for the arts conservatory programs.

Orange County School of the Arts is organized as a non-profit organization under IRS code 501(c) (3). Our Tax ID# is 33-0891574. All cash donations are fully tax deductible as provided by law.

Contact P&D Director Kelly Pate at kelly.pate@ocsarts.net or call 714.560.0900 ext. 6181 with any questions, comments or donations.

 

General Support Donations

Would you like to support Production & Design by making a cash donation? 

If you should have any questions or concerns regarding support donations, feel free to contact Kelly Pate at 714-560-0900, ext. 6181 or at kelly.pate@ocsarts.net.

Please note that these donations should be above and beyond the annual parent Voluntary Contribution Agreement, which provides core funding for the arts conservatory programs. Orange County School of the Arts is organized as a non-profit organization under IRS code 501(c)(3) our Tax ID is 33-0891574.
All cash donations are fully tax deductible as provided by law.

Scholarships

Below are some theatre-specific scholarships. Deadlines vary, it's highly recommend you research these great opportunities now so that when the time comes, you can apply to as many as possible. Most applications open January 1, 2023, for the 2023-24 school year.

Educational Theatre Association Scholarships: Thespian Scholarships - $10,000 awarded annually.

  • Mark Drum Scholarship: a new scholarship created with donations from and in honor of ETF Trustee and Thespian Alumni Mark Drum. This is a $1,250 one-time scholarship that seeks to support applicants from groups traditionally underrepresented in the theatre industry. Applicants should be Asian or Pacific Islanders who are inducted members of the International Thespian Society who are graduating seniors, or Thespian Alumni who are pursuing undergraduate studies at an accredited college or university.
  • The Gai Laing Jones Theatre Education Scholarship was created by past EdTA Board President and theatre educator, Gai Laing Jones. Two applicants will receive a $2,000 scholarship to be applied to tuition and fees associated with full-time enrollment at an accredited college or university. This award is intended for undergraduate students currently enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university who are upcoming juniors, or seniors. Applicants must be Alumni of the International Thespian Society and pursuing a career in theatre education.
  • Dr. Kenny D. Hasija Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship that seeks to support applicants from groups traditionally underrepresented in the theatre industry, such as those who are Black, Indigenous, or people of color.
  • Educational Theatre Association Board of Directors Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship created with donations by, and in honor of, past and current members of the EdTA Board of Directors.
  • Christopher L. Hunt Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship created with donations in honor of the late Chris Hunt, Director of Marketing at EdTA. This scholarship is intended for Thespians who plan to use skills learned through theatre in a career focused on business or marketing.
  • Educational Theatre Association Presidents’ Leadership Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship created with donations from and in honor of past and current EdTA board presidents. This scholarship is intended for Thespians who successfully demonstrate leadership abilities.
  • Future Theatre Educator Scholarship: a new scholarship created by Nebraska and Indiana Chapter leadership. One applicant will receive a one-time scholarship to be applied to tuition and fees associated with full-time enrollment at an accredited college or university. This award is intended for upcoming freshman and graduating high school seniors. Applicants must be members of the International Thespian Society and pursuing a career in theatre education.
  • Michael J. Peitz Leadership Scholarship: $1,500 scholarship awarded to a Thespian who successfully demonstrates leadership abilities.
  • Democracyworks Essay Competition: student essay competition sponsored by Concord Theatricals. The program was founded in 2009 to support and grow student advocacy on behalf of theatre and other arts education.

Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship provides financial assistance and promotion of Asian-American college students pursuing a major in the performing, visual arts, journalism and/or mass communications. ($1,000)

John L. Dales & George Heller Memorial Scholarships: Since its inception, the John L. Dales Scholarship Competition has awarded more than $6 million to more than 1,632 SAG-AFTRA members for study in higher education. Recipients must be experienced members who need further education in theatre at a U.S. accredited university, college, junior college, or trade/vocational school.

Dorian De Long Arts & Music Scholarship: The Dorian De Long Arts and Music Scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school student who intends to pursue advanced education in the study of arts. ($1500–$2000)

Nellie Love Butcher Music Scholarship: The Nellie Love Butcher Music Scholarship is a one-time preferred amount of up to $5,000 awarded annually to a male and female music student who is pursuing an education in piano or voice.

National Arts Foundation: YoungArts’ signature program is an application-based award for emerging artists ages 15–18 or in grades 10–12 from across the United States. Selected through a blind adjudication process conducted by an independent panel of highly accomplished artists, YoungArts winners receive valuable support, including financial awards of up to $10,000, professional development and educational experiences working with renowned mentors, and performance and exhibition opportunities at some of the nation’s leading cultural institutions.

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