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THE BLAZING STAGE.

The Blazing Stage

~ Technical Theatre & Live Events Training ~

Technical Foundation Training (Modular)

What This Training Is:

The first of its kind in Cyprus - A series of in-person technical foundation training courses focused on the core skills, knowledge, and working practices used in technical theatre production, live events and creative arts-entertainment environments.

This training combines theoretical and practical hands-on learning for people entering areas of technical theatre or live events work or for those wanting to retrain or transition into these industries.

Participants need to be aged 18 years of age or over, with functional spoken and written English.

No prior industry experience is required to participate in these training courses. 

The Blazing Stage ~ Core Training Modules:

Work Health & Safety (European context).

Physical manual handling and best practices.

Working at height using temporary access equipment.

Working with Ropes, Cords & Knots (basic knot work)

Counterweight flying systems (*where facilities allow).

Basic electrical knowledge.

How the Training Is Structured:

Training consists of six (6) one-day seminar-style modules

(approximately six hours each, preferably from 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 17:00).

Modules can be taken consecutively together as a complete technical foundational package,

or individually over the first year of signing up. 

Location & Delivery:

In-person training delivered across Cyprus, at venues in the following locations:

Paphos, Limassol, Larnaka, and Nicosia.

Please note: *Availability of facilities may vary by location.

What Happens Next:

Contact us:

To Discuss suitable modules and locations.

Confirm participant suitability.

Discuss pricing and enrolment options.

Confirm next steps.

The Blazing Stage Technical Theatre & Live Events Training - via Email: theblazingstage@gmail.com

Prerequisites:

• Are you 18 and years of age or over?

• Are you interested in investigating how technical theatre, live music and event production is created either as a possible career, hobby or keen interest?

• Or do you just want to know how the behind the scenes and back stage magic is created?

• Then this is a great opportunity for you to speak with a technical professional with 3 decades of experience to learn more about it.

• Learn and explore how and what knowledge, skills and equipment are needed and used in the process.

The Blazing Stage ~ Technical Theatre and Live Events Training ~ are a series of seminars and workshops facilitated by Mr. Spencer Steiner.

The Blazing Stage ~ is the only technical theatre and live events training programme within Cyprus that can help you learn the fundamentals and foundational skills and knowledge of technical production creation - applying to all aspects of Staging, Lighting, Audio and Visuals for live entertainment industries such as technical theatre production, music concerts & festivals and live entertainment events.

Please note that no previous backstage experience is necessary, Just genuine enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

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Are you looking for comprehensive training to ground you in all areas of the production arts?

If you are a creative, hands-on individual with a passion for the arts and looking to pursue a successful career within theatre, film and television, live events or production, this course is for you.

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Course overview:

Our belief is that for anyone to successfully specialise in one area of production arts, must first be grounded in all areas of it.

This course offers an in-depth foundation in most of the areas that contribute to a live event or theatre production in the taking of the first six core subjects in the fist year, leading to specialism in one or two areas in the second year.

Our students learn by doing:

Your training will be vocational and practical, focusing on preparing you for work in the industry.

Career guidance and professional development sessions can given in groups towards the end of the completion of all six core training modules within the first year of participation of our courses.

There are no academic essays or dissertations, our work is practical and collaborative.

You will be asked to write a short self assessment after the completion of the six core subjects.

Written work ranges from filling in risk assessments to writing your own technical schematics as part of the training.

After a broad-based first year of training, your second year allows you the opportunity to specialise in the vocational area that interests you most, choosing from stage management, lighting, scenic construction, technical management, audio visual and sound, property making and supervision, production management, scenic art or costume.

Career outcomes:

From attending The Blazing Stage ~ Technical Theatre and Live Events Training Workshops ~ facilitated by Spencer Steiner and Other industry professionals, you could became a member of a global network of professional theatre and event technicians by learning to be a….

STAGEHAND/ STAGE TECHNICIAN:

Learn the ability to carefully execute installations, build and move sets, assist in the installation of flown scenery and large props, perform scenery moves live on stage as and when needed…..

(Learn about Health and Safety in the Workplace, learn the proficient use of hand tools and electric powered tools, and much-much more).

LIGHTING TECHNICIAN:

Learn to rig, patch and focus lights, and learn the skill of lighting design creating scenes and specific looks, focusing lights, using lighting software and consoles, and operating follow spot lights….

(Learn the proficient use of lighting consoles and control software systems, ETC, EOS, MA, LSC, Vari-Lite, Daslight, Avolite and QLC+ and much-much more).

AUDIO ENGINEER / SOUND TECHNICIAN:

Learn to rig speakers, Line arrays, run audio signal chains and microphone placement. learn the proficient use of mixing consoles, knowledge of sound frequencies, conducting sound checks, and signal chain management….

(Learn the proficient use of Midas, Bearinger, Alan & Heath, Sound Craft - Audio Consoles and mixing software systems, and much-much more ).

VIDEO / AV TECHNICIAN:

Learn to rig and programme LED, projector screens and projectors learn to use pixel mapping software and projectors, etcetera…. And much-much more!

YOUR LEARNING LEGACY.

Historically, strong candidates of the live theatre - music and events industries have learned and gained:

• Knowledge, skill, and experience, either in the general fields of the industry or specialised in a particular technical department.

•The ability to troubleshoot, problem solve and fault find in a live working environment.

• Interpersonal skills, having the ability to communicate and interact well with other departments, co-workers, managers, customers or clients to be able to manage and execute requests when needed.

• Confidence, reliability and good organisational abilities.

If all or any of this information is of interest to you, please feel free to contact me (Spencer) at theblazingstage@gmail.com placing “TBS Workshops” in the subject line of your email enquiry, or schedule a call with me so we can discuss arrangements further.

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About

The Blazing Stage

Meet the Founder

Mr. Spencer Steiner

Spencer Steiner is a highly skilled technical instructor,

with 30 years of professional theatre and live events industry experience.

Having taught young cohorts and interns, Along with coaching mature aged students and volunteers in various aspects of technical stagecraft, over many years.

Spencer learned from his ability to impart knowledge having learned from the different roles, training and experiences he has gained over 3 decades as a stage technician, stage electrician, sound and props technician, as well a a theatre fly-man.

Working in renowned theatres and music venues in London, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and here in Cyprus.

Having gained knowledge, experience and training in various technical positions working as a stage technician, stage electrician and fly-man for the English National Opera Company at the London Colosseum on multiple productions, Also as a senior production technician at the Royal Opera and Ballet Company at the Royal Opera House. To being Props assistent on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne. To his position as head theatre technician at Her Majesty’s theatre in Ballarat, (Australia’s oldest continuously operating theatre).

• in 2012 Spencer trained to became a qualified vocational teacher/trainer and assessor at the prestigious Federation University Australia, formerly the School of Mines, on the old Ballarat University campus - Co teaching the live production theatre and events - advanced diploma course.

• In 2023 Spencer Steiner founded The Blazing Stage ~ training programme and continues to enjoy passing on his knowledge and his many years of experience to students with professionalism and passion

A qualified trainer and assessor from Federation university Australia (previously the University of Ballarat in Victoria) Through this specialised program, Spencer offers individualised and group workshops and training courses to students between 16 and 21+ years of age. 

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Haylee T.

I would have to say that I am lucky and very honoured, to have had Spencer Steiner as one of my Teachers at Federation University Australia, for the Diploma/Advanced Diploma of Live Production, Theatre and Events/Technical Services/Technical Management.

Without Spencer I would not have been able to get where I am today, and that is including in my career and my life. Going into the course I already knew a lot about Theatre and Live Production at High School, but I learnt more at University with Spencer.

The way Spencer teaches is fantastic, he always made sure everyone understood what we were learning about, he was very hands on with teaching us about Health and Safety, Lighting Fixtures, Rigging, Programming, and Production Management.

Even when it came to putting on our fortnightly shows, he was always checking on us to see if there were any problems he could help with, he would even jump on the follow spot if we needed an extra hand, you could always count on him to be there to guide us.

Nothing was a dumb question with Spencer, he always encouraged us to learn and push ourselves to do and be the best we can be. The knowledge that I have learnt from Spencer regarding Lighting and Theatre and Production Management inspired me to get out into those fields of work.

A few years ago, I got a job with Carnival Cruise Lines as a Lighting Technician, and I can honestly say that without Spencer’s help in University I probably would not have been as successful in that job. As I am a female in the field, sometimes people do not believe you when you know about the technical side of things. But I remembered everything Spencer taught me, about Lighting, how to program lights, how to change bulbs correctly, how intelligent lighting works, Health and safety procedures and time management skills.

Fast forward to now and I am volunteering with my local theatre company every year doing Lighting Design/ Programming/Operating and assisting in Health and Safety. I do not think I would be able to help my community without the skills and knowledge that I learnt from Spencer’s teachings.

I wish him and his future students all the best of success in their chosen field of interest.

Kiran B.

My name is Kiran, and I am a former student of Mr. Spencer Steiner, formerly at Ballarat School of Minds now Federation University. Under his educational rigor I gained a greater understanding and knowledge of Theatre Arts and Technical Production skills, in particular Lighting, Sound and Audio Visual rigging and stage design, stage management and video editing techniques. His confident yet approachable manner of teaching made my time with him both fun and highly educational and gave me the skills I still use to this day. I’ve utilised and practiced the lessons learned from Spencer throughout my employment history and I reflect fondly on those times in particular the confidence he gave me while working and operating safely at height.

Spencer brings a unique and valuable energy that is immediately recognisable, he is not just a teacher but a great friend and confidant when such situations arise, in addition to his personality, he demonstrates a high range of skills in both technical knowledge and teaching styles, he adapts himself to every situation and has a strong empathetic sense for other peoples character and finds the best way to bring his students out of themselves and into their study and work. I know I, and my fellow students got a great deal of long term, successful education both formally and informally from Spencer and he would often join us for after school projects and lead us as mentor and friend in the following months after study in helping connect us with employment opportunities as well as just being a springboard for myself and others to bounce ideas off. If you are currently considering Spencer for your institution I cannot recommend him highly enough, he is of outstanding character and has had a lasting positive effect on me both professionally and emotionally, he carries himself I a way that inspires others to emulate his actions and he always leads by example, you can trust a man like Spencer to look out for you and give you honest and constructive feedback.

Thank you for taking the time to read my recommendation as I can honestly attest to Spencer’s character as both a teacher and a person, people like him are a rarity and you’d be making a best choice learning from him.

Nathan A.

I have had the pleasure of knowing and training under Mr. Spencer Steiner during my time of study at Federation University Ballarat Victoria. Spencer was appointed to Federation University during my second year of my Advanced Diploma in Live Production Theatre and Events.

Upon his arrival he immediately increased the quality and profile of the studies at the University, to an incredible new level – renowned by the industry around Victoria and New South Wales.

He provided me an excellent knowledge in Theatre operation specialising in Lighting, Lighting Design, Lighting operations, Occupational Health and Safety, Procedures and Policies, Rigging, and Safe Work practices, and Production Management.

Above all as many were distant learners travelling long distances to attend University, he provided support for study programming, live events, examinations and personal welfare.

Spencer’s teaching methods exceeded the norm with him encouraging his students to find the best method for themselves and working alongside them in the way they see fit.

Spencer has an outstanding knowledge of the entertainment industry – particularly focusing on lighting. His worldly experience gave incredible insight into the industry that I was aspiring to enter

I have always found Spencer to be honest, reliable and trustworthy.

He is an expert at what he does, an outstanding teacher and mentor, and has at all times the student’s interests foremost.

I found him to be a wonderful educator, communicator, mentor that was always willing to go over and above for the benefits of the students.

I have been truly blessed to have learnt my profession from such a wonderful person.

I have no hesitation in recommending Spencer as an outstanding person to fulfil any role associated within the Teaching profession.

Markus M.

My time learning from Mr. Steiner was not just academically enriching, but also assisted me in personal growth in a number of other areas of my life. For example one such area was managing my anxiety while undertaking stressful tasks. I had a rather healthy fear of heights before undertaking the coarse.

I was lucky enough to learn from Mr. Steiner at Federation University SMB campus when he trained my class in a number of disciplines, including but not limited to :

• Developing, maintaining and implementing WHS (work health & safety) management systems.

• Realizing lighting designs.

• Collaboration of creative projects.

• Introduction to stage lighting.

• Colour theory. Including additive and subtractive colour mixing.

Upon beginning work for the first task I learned we would be working at height throughout the next few years I became anxious, as did a few other students. Mr. Steiner took the time to help each student individually work on becoming more comfortable with working at height. I happened to need more time, and as a result Mr. Steiner allowed me to stay after class a few times that week and sat with me at the top of the scaffolding until I felt comfortable enough to stand.

Eventually I was able to hang a light on my own and before I knew it working atop the scaffolding was one of my favourite tasks.

Mr. Steiner takes the time and effort to ensure each student feels safe, comfortable and capable of each task before he moves on, including spending additional time with students who might need some additional support or guidance.

Mr. Steiner is approachable, hardworking, friendly and extremely competent for any role.

He always had a lesson plan prepared well in advance, and was able to manage assisting students with overdue work while also presenting a new technique or subject to the class in a way that was easy to follow along and learn. He encouraged students to share ideas and fostered a healthy learning environment in both theory and practical classes.

I am grateful that I have had the opportunity to study something I am so passionate about under a teacher who is so experienced and open to sharing his knowledge.

In summary, I highly recommend and support Mr. Steiner in his ambition to tutor future students.

ANDREW H.

Spencer taught me everything I know about this industry and I could not be more grateful. There is always one thing I always remembered Spencer telling us every day, that has stuck with me even years later, and that is “never assume anything”. Which to me can translate to so many things in everyday life as well as in the theatre production industry.

Spencer is an amazing teacher; he always has his students’ best interest at heart and strives for them to learn every day. You would be very fortunate to have Spencer teach you what he knows, and I can truly say he has a positive impact on everyone around him. I wish all the best for my former teacher, I hope you can see why students like me were so lucky and proud to have someone like Spencer throughout University, he may be a teacher but he is also a friend and a mentor.

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