Technical Fellowship •
A program designed to benefit early-career technicians.
The Technical Fellowship
What's Included
The program’s intensive training includes:
- Workshops focusing on Intro to Lighting, Audio, Video, Stage Management, Light Board, Carpentry and more.
- Free entrance to industry demos.
- 40 hours of job training – hands-on, one-on-one observation and mentorship, gaining real-time, on-the-job experience backstage during live events.
- Paid internship – available for those who complete the 40 hours of job training and workshops.
- Employment opportunities.
- Workshops and job training will take place during the late summer months of 2025. For more information, please email [email protected]. Technical Fellows must live in South Florida and be eligible to work in the United States.
Workshops will take place at Miami Theater Center located at 9806 NE 2nd Ave, Miami Shores, FL 33138.
2025 Technical Fellowship Program
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM
Workshop: Orientation
Department: Admin
Instructor: Eventz Paul
Description: Introduction to the program and general overview.
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Workshop: Camera & Lighting
Department: Audio/Visual
Instructor: Claudio Marcotulli
Description: Learn basic camera operation, visual composition, and lighting for camera.
Thursday, July 17, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Workshop: Finance & Grants
Department: Finance
Instructor: David Camargo
Description: Learn about the financial realities of freelance work and how to fund creative projects.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Workshop: Audio 101
Department: Sound
Instructor: Andre Best
Description: Learn the fundamentals of live sound and how to operate an audio console for theater and events.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Workshop: Lighting Design
Department: Lighting
Instructor: Bruce F. Brown
Description: Explore the creative and technical aspects of designing stage lighting for live performance.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Workshop: Stage Management
Department: Stage Management
Instructor: Luisa Buitrago
Description: Learn the responsibilities of a stage manager and how to run rehearsals and performances.
Thursday, July 31, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Workshop: Lightboard Programming
Department: Lighting
Instructor: Luisa Suarez
Description: Learn how to program and operate a lighting console for live shows.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Workshop: Lighting Equipment
Department: Lighting
Instructor: Arturo Garcia
Description: Understand power, fixture types, and the function of lighting instruments in live production.
Thursday, August 7, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Workshop: Video Projection
Department: Video
Instructor: Sean Sullivan
Description: Learn how video projectors work, how to set them up, and how to use projection as a storytelling tool in performance.
