Tech Intensive

Work with Broadway Stage Managers, crew, prop supervisors, and designers in this two-day Tech Intensive at Open Jar Studios in the heart of Times Square.

July 23-24, 2027

By application only.

Join us at Open Jar Studios this summer for a two-day technical theatre intensive focused on stage management, lighting design, scenic design, sound design, and company management - all taught by Broadway professionals. Under the direction of Director/Choreographer Jeff Whiting, students will work with some of Broadway’s best stage managers, designers, and professionals in the business. Plus see one of the hottest new shows on Broadway.

  • Two days of masterclasses and experiences

  • Behind-the-scenes tour of a Broadway show.

  • Class topics includes Stage Management, Calling the Show, Lighting / Costume / Prop / Scenic design

  • Includes ticket to Broadway show on Saturday, July 23 evening (will be a tech focused show, new to Broadway this season)

  • Dinner out at midtown restaurant before Broadway show

Tuition: $1,295

Includes all masterclasses, studio fees, dinner and Broadway show ticket.

Student Housing: $295 (OPTIONAL)

Stay the night of Saturday, July 23 with other students at the Hyatt Regency Times Square located in the same building as Open Jar Studios. Take an elevator to class! Students will be chaperoned by Open Jar staff member. Rooms will hold up to four students by gender and contain two, double beds.

If you would like to schedule an appointment to find out more information from our Program Director please do so!

To apply for the Tech Intensive, please fill out the application below and email your resume to office@openjarinstitute.com. Optionally you may include any samples of your work you feel may help us get to know you as a technical artist.