MIDNIGHT THEATRE: PRODUCING A LIVE VARIETY SHOWKenneth Thomas3 sessions >> Friday–Sunday, August 3–511am–3pm, Studio 8, $195No prerequisite.
Have you ever wanted to feel the thrill of live television production? Inspired by old cable TV shows like New Wave Theatre and the early, more absurdist episodes of Late Night with David Letterman / Conan O’Brien, this class will teach you how to be a part of a live TV crew, with the result being a live webcast of an alternative variety show called Midnight Theatre. Early cable TV and late night programming was once fresh, chaotic, and fun—this class will produce a variety show in the spirit of the days before the late-night formula was developed, when chances could be taken to “wow” an unsuspecting late-night viewer that turned on the TV.
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Kenneth Thomas is an artist and filmmaker, operating under the moniker of The Scourge Productions. Starting in the world of live television as a news director for CBS, he has spent the last ten years in the world of documentaries; producing, directing, and editing several music docs about various sub-genres of heavy metal music. His documentary, Blood, Sweat + Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century, has screened in over 20 film and music festivals on every continent (except Antarctica), and is currently being independently distributed. Kenneth’s previous works have included directing music videos, producing EPK’s and filming for Queens of the Stone Age, X, Neurosis, Yanni, Isis (the band), Bruce LaBruce, The Residents, The Chameleons UK, Pelican, Thee Silver Mt. Zion, and many other artists. He is currently in post-production on his feature-length documentary about the revered SF-based record store, Aquarius Records.
Most recently, he has expanded his scope into two additional areas: producing and hosting a web series about the eccentricities of craft beer makers, and creating 16mm photography for larger-than-life light boxes, focusing on themes of dystopian landscapes. He completed his MFA at San Francisco Art Institute in May 2012.
http://www.thescourge.com
PLEASE NOTE: Public Education courses are held contingent on a minimum enrollment, which is determined two business days prior to a class start date. Public Education Staff will contact you ONLY if there is a course cancellation or change.
FAQs
What materials (if any) will I need to bring to class?Each course requires specific materials that we ask you bring to your first class session so you can get started making right away. Materials lists are available approximately two weeks prior to the course start date. Visit the SFAI website here, click on your course title, and then click on the blue "Materials List" link underneath the course dates. If you have any questions regarding materials, please contact Public Education Staff.What are my transport/parking options getting to San Francisco Art Institute?All classes, unless otherwise noted, meet at 800 Chestnut Street, between Jones and Leavenworth. You can find directions to campus on the SFAI website.
SFAI is located in a residential neighborhood, and free two-hour parking is available on all of the streets immediately surrounding the school. The two-hour restriction cuts off at 9 pm, so evening Public Education students do not need to move their car, unless you arrive prior to 7 pm.SFAI is easily accessible via public transportation, with Muni bus lines #30 Stockton, #45 Union, and #47 Van Ness located within a few blocks of campus.Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?SFAI Public Education Staff are always happy to answer any questions you may have about the Public Education program, or our courses. We are in the office Monday-Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Call us at: 415.749.4554 or e-mail: [email protected]
What is the refund policy?Refund requests must be made in writing to [email protected].
For courses that meet for ten sessions or more, a 100% refund minus a $20 processing fee is given if written notice is received at least five business days before the first class. After five business days before the first class, an 80% refund minus a $20 processing fee is given when written notice is received prior to the third class. No refund is given after the class has met three times. Please allow two to three weeks to receive your refund.
For courses that meet for six sessions or fewer, a 100% refund minus a $20 processing fee is given when written notice is received at least five business days before the first class. After five business days before the first class, an 80% refund minus a $20 processing fee is given when written notice is received prior to the second class. No refund is given after the class has met two times. Please allow two to three weeks to receive your refund.
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Have you ever wanted to feel the thrill of live television production? Inspired by old cable TV shows like New Wave Theatre and the early, more absurdist episodes of Late Night with David Letterman / Conan O’Brien, this class will teach you how to be a part of a live TV crew, with the result being a live webcast of an alternative variety show called Midnight Theatre. Early cable TV and late night programming was once fresh, chaotic, and fun—this class will produce a variety show in the spirit of the days before the late-night formula was developed, when chances could be taken to “wow” an unsuspecting late-night viewer that turned on the TV.
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Kenneth Thomas is an artist and filmmaker, operating under the moniker of The Scourge Productions. Starting in the world of live television as a news director for CBS, he has spent the last ten years in the world of documentaries; producing, directing, and editing several music docs about various sub-genres of heavy metal music. His documentary, Blood, Sweat + Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century, has screened in over 20 film and music festivals on every continent (except Antarctica), and is currently being independently distributed. Kenneth’s previous works have included directing music videos, producing EPK’s and filming for Queens of the Stone Age, X, Neurosis, Yanni, Isis (the band), Bruce LaBruce, The Residents, The Chameleons UK, Pelican, Thee Silver Mt. Zion, and many other artists. He is currently in post-production on his feature-length documentary about the revered SF-based record store, Aquarius Records.
Most recently, he has expanded his scope into two additional areas: producing and hosting a web series about the eccentricities of craft beer makers, and creating 16mm photography for larger-than-life light boxes, focusing on themes of dystopian landscapes. He completed his MFA at San Francisco Art Institute in May 2012.
http://www.thescourge.com
PLEASE NOTE: Public Education courses are held contingent on a minimum enrollment, which is determined two business days prior to a class start date. Public Education Staff will contact you ONLY if there is a course cancellation or change.
FAQs
What materials (if any) will I need to bring to class?Each course requires specific materials that we ask you bring to your first class session so you can get started making right away. Materials lists are available approximately two weeks prior to the course start date. Visit the SFAI website here, click on your course title, and then click on the blue "Materials List" link underneath the course dates. If you have any questions regarding materials, please contact Public Education Staff.What are my transport/parking options getting to San Francisco Art Institute?All classes, unless otherwise noted, meet at 800 Chestnut Street, between Jones and Leavenworth. You can find directions to campus on the SFAI website.
SFAI is located in a residential neighborhood, and free two-hour parking is available on all of the streets immediately surrounding the school. The two-hour restriction cuts off at 9 pm, so evening Public Education students do not need to move their car, unless you arrive prior to 7 pm.SFAI is easily accessible via public transportation, with Muni bus lines #30 Stockton, #45 Union, and #47 Van Ness located within a few blocks of campus.Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?SFAI Public Education Staff are always happy to answer any questions you may have about the Public Education program, or our courses. We are in the office Monday-Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Call us at: 415.749.4554 or e-mail: [email protected]
What is the refund policy?Refund requests must be made in writing to [email protected].
For courses that meet for ten sessions or more, a 100% refund minus a $20 processing fee is given if written notice is received at least five business days before the first class. After five business days before the first class, an 80% refund minus a $20 processing fee is given when written notice is received prior to the third class. No refund is given after the class has met three times. Please allow two to three weeks to receive your refund.
For courses that meet for six sessions or fewer, a 100% refund minus a $20 processing fee is given when written notice is received at least five business days before the first class. After five business days before the first class, an 80% refund minus a $20 processing fee is given when written notice is received prior to the second class. No refund is given after the class has met two times. Please allow two to three weeks to receive your refund.
MIDNIGHT THEATRE: PRODUCING A LIVE VARIETY SHOWKenneth Thomas3 sessions >> Friday–Sunday, August 3–511am–3pm, Studio 8, $195No prerequisite.
Have you ever wanted to feel the thrill of live television production? Inspired by old cable TV shows like New Wave Theatre and the early, more absurdist episodes of Late Night with David Letterman / Conan O’Brien, this class will teach you how to be a part of a live TV crew, with the result being a live webcast of an alternative variety show called Midnight Theatre. Early cable TV and late night programming was once fresh, chaotic, and fun—this class will produce a variety show in the spirit of the days before the late-night formula was developed, when chances could be taken to “wow” an unsuspecting late-night viewer that turned on the TV.
____
Kenneth Thomas is an artist and filmmaker, operating under the moniker of The Scourge Productions. Starting in the world of live television as a news director for CBS, he has spent the last ten years in the world of documentaries; producing, directing, and editing several music docs about various sub-genres of heavy metal music. His documentary, Blood, Sweat + Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century, has screened in over 20 film and music festivals on every continent (except Antarctica), and is currently being independently distributed. Kenneth’s previous works have included directing music videos, producing EPK’s and filming for Queens of the Stone Age, X, Neurosis, Yanni, Isis (the band), Bruce LaBruce, The Residents, The Chameleons UK, Pelican, Thee Silver Mt. Zion, and many other artists. He is currently in post-production on his feature-length documentary about the revered SF-based record store, Aquarius Records.
Most recently, he has expanded his scope into two additional areas: producing and hosting a web series about the eccentricities of craft beer makers, and creating 16mm photography for larger-than-life light boxes, focusing on themes of dystopian landscapes. He completed his MFA at San Francisco Art Institute in May 2012.
http://www.thescourge.com
PLEASE NOTE: Public Education courses are held contingent on a minimum enrollment, which is determined two business days prior to a class start date. Public Education Staff will contact you ONLY if there is a course cancellation or change.
FAQs
What materials (if any) will I need to bring to class?Each course requires specific materials that we ask you bring to your first class session so you can get started making right away. Materials lists are available approximately two weeks prior to the course start date. Visit the SFAI website here, click on your course title, and then click on the blue "Materials List" link underneath the course dates. If you have any questions regarding materials, please contact Public Education Staff.What are my transport/parking options getting to San Francisco Art Institute?All classes, unless otherwise noted, meet at 800 Chestnut Street, between Jones and Leavenworth. You can find directions to campus on the SFAI website.
SFAI is located in a residential neighborhood, and free two-hour parking is available on all of the streets immediately surrounding the school. The two-hour restriction cuts off at 9 pm, so evening Public Education students do not need to move their car, unless you arrive prior to 7 pm.SFAI is easily accessible via public transportation, with Muni bus lines #30 Stockton, #45 Union, and #47 Van Ness located within a few blocks of campus.Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?SFAI Public Education Staff are always happy to answer any questions you may have about the Public Education program, or our courses. We are in the office Monday-Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Call us at: 415.749.4554 or e-mail: [email protected]
What is the refund policy?Refund requests must be made in writing to [email protected].
For courses that meet for ten sessions or more, a 100% refund minus a $20 processing fee is given if written notice is received at least five business days before the first class. After five business days before the first class, an 80% refund minus a $20 processing fee is given when written notice is received prior to the third class. No refund is given after the class has met three times. Please allow two to three weeks to receive your refund.
For courses that meet for six sessions or fewer, a 100% refund minus a $20 processing fee is given when written notice is received at least five business days before the first class. After five business days before the first class, an 80% refund minus a $20 processing fee is given when written notice is received prior to the second class. No refund is given after the class has met two times. Please allow two to three weeks to receive your refund.
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Have you ever wanted to feel the thrill of live television production? Inspired by old cable TV shows like New Wave Theatre and the early, more absurdist episodes of Late Night with David Letterman / Conan O’Brien, this class will teach you how to be a part of a live TV crew, with the result being a live webcast of an alternative variety show called Midnight Theatre. Early cable TV and late night programming was once fresh, chaotic, and fun—this class will produce a variety show in the spirit of the days before the late-night formula was developed, when chances could be taken to “wow” an unsuspecting late-night viewer that turned on the TV.
____
Kenneth Thomas is an artist and filmmaker, operating under the moniker of The Scourge Productions. Starting in the world of live television as a news director for CBS, he has spent the last ten years in the world of documentaries; producing, directing, and editing several music docs about various sub-genres of heavy metal music. His documentary, Blood, Sweat + Vinyl: DIY in the 21st Century, has screened in over 20 film and music festivals on every continent (except Antarctica), and is currently being independently distributed. Kenneth’s previous works have included directing music videos, producing EPK’s and filming for Queens of the Stone Age, X, Neurosis, Yanni, Isis (the band), Bruce LaBruce, The Residents, The Chameleons UK, Pelican, Thee Silver Mt. Zion, and many other artists. He is currently in post-production on his feature-length documentary about the revered SF-based record store, Aquarius Records.
Most recently, he has expanded his scope into two additional areas: producing and hosting a web series about the eccentricities of craft beer makers, and creating 16mm photography for larger-than-life light boxes, focusing on themes of dystopian landscapes. He completed his MFA at San Francisco Art Institute in May 2012.
http://www.thescourge.com
PLEASE NOTE: Public Education courses are held contingent on a minimum enrollment, which is determined two business days prior to a class start date. Public Education Staff will contact you ONLY if there is a course cancellation or change.
FAQs
What materials (if any) will I need to bring to class?Each course requires specific materials that we ask you bring to your first class session so you can get started making right away. Materials lists are available approximately two weeks prior to the course start date. Visit the SFAI website here, click on your course title, and then click on the blue "Materials List" link underneath the course dates. If you have any questions regarding materials, please contact Public Education Staff.What are my transport/parking options getting to San Francisco Art Institute?All classes, unless otherwise noted, meet at 800 Chestnut Street, between Jones and Leavenworth. You can find directions to campus on the SFAI website.
SFAI is located in a residential neighborhood, and free two-hour parking is available on all of the streets immediately surrounding the school. The two-hour restriction cuts off at 9 pm, so evening Public Education students do not need to move their car, unless you arrive prior to 7 pm.SFAI is easily accessible via public transportation, with Muni bus lines #30 Stockton, #45 Union, and #47 Van Ness located within a few blocks of campus.Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?SFAI Public Education Staff are always happy to answer any questions you may have about the Public Education program, or our courses. We are in the office Monday-Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Call us at: 415.749.4554 or e-mail: [email protected]
What is the refund policy?Refund requests must be made in writing to [email protected].
For courses that meet for ten sessions or more, a 100% refund minus a $20 processing fee is given if written notice is received at least five business days before the first class. After five business days before the first class, an 80% refund minus a $20 processing fee is given when written notice is received prior to the third class. No refund is given after the class has met three times. Please allow two to three weeks to receive your refund.
For courses that meet for six sessions or fewer, a 100% refund minus a $20 processing fee is given when written notice is received at least five business days before the first class. After five business days before the first class, an 80% refund minus a $20 processing fee is given when written notice is received prior to the second class. No refund is given after the class has met two times. Please allow two to three weeks to receive your refund.
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