Career in tech theatre-- looking for advice

Hi-- I'm probably a very late bloomer; I've considerably less under my belt than the average university student who dabbles in technical theatre. So far I have stage managed for 3 semi-professional/amateur shows in all (done crewing for one or two more), one for which I also tried my hand at set and publicity design. Trying to get as much experience as possible, hopefully I might be able to figure out if i'm really any good at this thing (always had an interest in it, but whether it's right for me is something else altogether), although there's always the slight chicken-and-egg situation because of my late start. Was just wondering if anyone could give advice on what institutions/courses in the Sydney city area would be useful for an aspiring techie, and what courses you would recommend for someone who would perhaps be interested in all aspects-- both stage managing and set design. Also, things like the level of competitiveness out there, what to look out for, etc. Thanks!

At julius Events College (JuliusMedia) we train the Advanced Diploma of Technical Production, an intensive one year vocational training course. It is audited by VETAB, the regulator, and drawn from the Entertainment Industry Training Package, CUE03. Within the full time course are units dealing with stage lighting; staging; video (editing. imag, projection and camera operation); live audio; recoring; production management; OH&S; show budgeting and a lot more. Our 2005 and 2006 graduates living in Sydney are all working in the industry to the best of my knowledge, many are also working overseas as a direct outcome of their training. We have extensive arrangements with industry, by way of example: Staging Connections (1,100 staff in 90 locations) interview all our graduates. Anyone with an interest in a career in entertainment technical is very welcome to come see the college and even attend our Friday midday rally where our students work against the clock to set up a professional venue system in our performance space each week. Once a fulfilling, challenging and practical year of training, graduates are issued with a piece of paper, but most of them are already working or on a pathway to their specific speciality and realising their dreams. Come and see it - www.juliusmedia.com or email me anytime. - Julius

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