Technical Theatre foundations
- Lighting and sound basics for Theatre classrooms and performance spaces.
- Backstage systems that support student safety and accountability.
- Strategies for training student technicians over time.
Consultant Profile
About Triple T Consulting
Triple T Consulting was founded by Theatre and Technical Theatre educator Aaron Stahlecker to provide content-specific support that reflects the realities of K–12 programs.
Background and experience
Aaron brings over 17 years of experience in public schools, serving as a Theatre Arts and Technical Theatre teacher and as a technical director managing performance spaces. His work has included directing mainstage productions, supervising student technicians, coordinating calendars, and collaborating with campus and district fine arts teams.
- Experience teaching grades 9–12 in Theatre and Technical Theatre courses.
- Leadership in full-season production planning and implementation.
- Use of industry-standard tools for lighting, sound, and scenic design.
Approach to professional learning
The guiding principle behind Triple T Consulting is that Theatre and Technical Theatre PD should be specific, practical, and sustainable. Sessions are designed to:
- Respect the time and workload of classroom teachers.
- Provide concrete examples, templates, and processes.
- Connect directly to district initiatives and instructional goals.
Focus Areas
Core emphasis of Triple T Consulting
While content can be customized to local needs, most partnerships include a combination of the following focus areas.
Program management
- Production calendars and communication structures.
- Balancing instruction, rehearsals, and events.
- Vertical alignment of expectations across feeder patterns.
Teacher support & retention
- Structures that make Theatre and Tech Theatre workloads more sustainable.
- Clarity around roles and responsibilities within a program.
- Professional learning that affirms expertise while offering new tools.