K Lartz
Theatre Artist & Educator
Educational Philosophy
In the classroom, I am committed to educating all students in an accessible, dynamic way. My technical theatre course focuses on practical skills that translate beyond the stage, including basic sewing and clothing repair, personal artistic expression, and large-scale project management. In my teaching work, I use technical theatre to teach students valuable skills they can use both on stage and outside the theatre.
Student Projects and Advised Designs
This is a sample of student work I have advised and mentored. Guiding students through individual projects and design assignments is one of the most rewarding parts of my job. My advising approach is student-driven: I ask questions, help students clarify their intentions, and support them in developing and executing their own creative vision. While I have my own aesthetic preferences as a designer, I make a conscious effort to keep those separate from student work. Rather than steering students toward my personal tastes, I focus on asking thoughtful questions about design choices, function, storytelling, and process to help them arrive at solutions that are uniquely their own.
Aria da Capo
Student scene design by Aiden Lewald
Student lighting design by Finnley Abbott
Waiting
Student scene design by Aiden Lewald
Student lighting design by Lindsay Fulton
The Insanity of Mary Girard
Student scene design by Aiden Lewald
Student lighting design by Lindsay Fulton
Vinny Tores, Prop Cake
Anonymous Technical Theatre Student
"Thank you so much for making us lay out a step by step plan before starting. I have a
tendency to just make things up as I go, and doing so much research before even starting the
project was unbelievably helpful, all of the steps worked and everything turned out almost
completely how I planned it (timeline aside). It went so well, I kept feeling like something was
going to go wrong any minute, I guess that’s what planning ahead does, I should do that more."
(shared with permission)
Anonymous Technical Theatre Student
“I actually really really love this class. It got me out of my comfort zone and I knew
that even if I failed, I’d have enough support to get back up, which was you!
(shared with permission)
Anonymous Technical Theatre Student
“This class has shown me that I can do things I never thought I’d be able to do, and I’ve achieved things I didn’t know were possible. This project has been amazing for me, overcoming something I was excited for but also thought would be really difficult. I’m glad I did it, and I’d do it again if given the opportunity.”
(shared with permission)