The Hesheng Institute of Theater Technology in Huichang County, China, is providing students with a unique and immersive educational experience. The institute, founded within the Huichang Theater Village, offers majors in stage, lighting, sound, and costume, with a focus on safety and professional standards.
President Liao Weihan highlighted the institute’s origin from the need for professional theater technicians in China, with a curriculum developed through a combination of foreign teaching methods and regional culture. The institute, which currently has 180 students, aims to prepare students for the theater and entertainment industry.
Students like Wang Dianlong and Li Qing have found passion and new opportunities at the institute, with Wang excited about the change in career path and Li drawn to theater by her admiration for playwright Stan Lai. The institute also provides students with practical experience through part-time jobs during events like the Huichang Theater Village’s Theater Season.
President Liao hopes to raise awareness and respect for theater and theater technology within the community, emphasizing the importance of cultivating a sense of responsibility and professionalism in the industry. The institute’s unique setting and focus on practical skills are preparing students for careers in the theater industry and providing them with valuable social and professional experiences.
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