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Old 08-22-2019, 09:15 PM   #64
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This is true, and thinking more about it (when it's not really early in the morning), I do use the 'stage management' part/classes of my degree, in the 'people herding' aspect. And a lot of the problem solving part of it, too. I was thinking more of the hard-tech aspect of the degree (how to hang a light plot, how to build a soundscape, etc) but a lot of the soft skills are pretty useful still.
Yeah, I mean, I don't focus a PAR can, like EVER, but it's nice to know how to do some basic electrical work. Or have confidence walking into a meeting or classroom that I can trouble-shoot the soundsystem relatively well. Plus costume taught me to sew, and sceneshop taught basic carpentry skills, so those are hella-useful.

Hyper-specific technical things, like designing a lighting plot? Nope, don't use, but all the soft skills from Theatre are fantastic to have.

Hell, I learned to juggle in theatre, that's something I still do everyday.
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