2023 - 2024 THEATRE HANDBOOK

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RUNNING AND SHOP CREWS All crew members are responsible for their own backstage “blacks” and personal flashlights. The positions listed below are important for the smooth running of productions and can be done by someone at any experience level. DRESSER/WARDROBE ASSISTANT Usually, two or three Wardrobe Assistants (WA) are needed per production, working under the supervision of the Costume Designer (CD) and Costume Manager. The WAs: 1. Assist actors in changing costumes, wigs, hair, and makeup during photo calls, dress rehearsals, and performances 2. Keeps track of costume pieces 3. Clean and maintain the costumes after each performance 4. Assist with other responsibilities as assigned by the CD and Costume Manager 5. The Dresser/Wardrobe Assistants are required to put in a MINIMUM of four (4) hours weekly in the costume shop. 6. Restocking the Costume “Emergency Kits” for either side of the stage at least one (1) week before tech week. The list of the items necessary for the kits is listed under “Costume Emergency Kit” in this handbook 7. Attendance at all Costume Calls, Production meetings, and Strike. 8. Make note(s) of any alterations/repairs that need completed during the run of the show and report to Costume Manager 9. Attending all/any laundry/repair needs that arise. These must be completed daily prior to call time for each show so duties and actors’ needs can be tended to as one prepares for the show. LIGHTING TECHNICIAN/ FOLLOW-SPOT OPERATOR / BOARD OPERATOR These crew members work with the LCH to: 1. Prepare lighting instruments for hang and focus 2. Gel the instruments 3. Prepare special effects 4. Program the light board 5. Run the board during the tech rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances 6. Run light check prior to House opening for each performance 7. Run the follow-spots SOUND CREW These crew members work under the supervision of the Sound Designer (SD) to run the theatre sound systems during production. Sound Crew members:
1. Assist the designer in locating sound cues 2. Operate the playback equipment 3. Care for and maintain the headset system 4. Work with actor and band microphones for a musical production 5. Run sound check prior to House opening for each performance STAGE CREW Stage Crew duties vary from show-to-show but typically include: 1. Construction/set building duties 2. Painting of scenery 3. preparation of the stage for use at each performance by: a. Set up of stage units b. Cleaning of the stage-set floor (sweep and mop) c. Setting up the furniture 4. Operating of the lift/revolve system for rehearsal and performance 5. Operating scenic projectors for rehearsal and performance 6. Operating fog and smoke machines and/or other special effects for rehearsal and performance 7. Any other responsibilities as assigned by the TD
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