Tech Theatre I and II are one semester courses. Students explore principles of backstage production in the following areas: lighting design, set-up and operation; sound reinforcement techniques, microphone placement procedures, recording and operation; set design, building, and construction techniques. Students learn the proper and safe operation of all stage-related equipment. Tech Theatre students assume leadership positions, manage in-school Liturgies and assemblies, Fall Musical, Spring Donor Appreciation Show and Spring Play. This is an intense, hands-on course in which students work with power tools'and electronic equipment. Participants must be extremely reliable and trustworthy. Those enrolling in this course must be able to adjust their schedules to meet production needs throughout the term. Some of the homework for this class entails after-school and Saturday building sessions. This course does not satisfy the Fine Arts Requirement.