LEARNING IN THE WINGS
Palace Theater Gives Kids Unique Backstage Learning Opportunity
WATERBURY – Learning in the Wings is a hands-on educational opportunity, where students 15 years and older can have a unique job shadowing experience alongside some of the most experienced backstage technicians in the departments of sound engineering, lights, wardrobe, carpentry, props, stage management and technical direction.
Students have the opportunity to opt for a one night job shadow opportunity or a full week internship. Interested students should call the Palace Theater’s Education Department at 203.755.8483 ext. 132, for more information and to schedule an interview.
Pictured above left to right: Kyle Downs of Naugatuck and Allyson Czarsty of Cheshire, Waterbury Arts Magnet School students, who served as the stage crew for the recent WAMS’ show “Holiday Happenin’s;” Frank Tavera, Palace Theater Executive Director; Dave Flowers, Palace Theater Technical Director; Angela Mini of Waterbury, another WAMS student who completed a week long internship at the Palace, working alongside the IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) crew from Local 74, and the crew for the national tour of Aida, which opened the theater’s Broadway series. Also pictured - Chip Machokas, WAMS Technical Director and Vanessa Logan, Palace Director of Education and Community Initiatives.
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About the Palace Theater
The Palace's primary purpose is to revitalize the Greater Waterbury community through the presentation of the performing arts and educational initiatives in collaboration with area cultural and educational institutions. Its mission is to build a strong sense of community and an appreciation for the arts by operating, maintaining and sustaining itself as a financially viable not-for-profit performing arts center that generates a positive artistic, educational, social and financial impact on the Greater Waterbury area. For more information, visit: www.palacetheaterct.org.
The Palace Theater gratefully acknowledges support by: Bank of America, Chase Parkway Volvo, City of Waterbury, Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, Naugatuck Savings Bank, Republican-American, Saint Mary's Hospital, ShopRite, The Junior League of Greater Waterbury, Waterbury Hospital, Webster Bank, and WTNH/WCTX.
