Stage Managers
The Stage Manager works in tandem with the Director in rehearsal, recording the blocking and seeing that cast members stay on script, have necessary props, and follow the staging. As the lighting, sound and set change cues are developed, the stage manager meticulously records the timing of each as it relates to the script and other aspects of the performance. All notes are maintained in a prompt book which contains all cues, technical notes, blocking and other information pertinent to the show. During the show the Stage Manager essentially takes control,calling the cues for all transitions, as well as being responsible for communication between the director, actors and back stage crew.
Crew Chiefs
Assists the Director and Stage Manager in rehearsals prior to performances.Duties may include following along in the script to assist with cues, collecting and organizing paperwork from actors, assisting with timing acts or segments of the play to assist the Director with adjusting pacing, helping get items needed by the Director or Stage Manager, etc.
Assistant Director
Assists the Director and Stage Manager in rehearsals prior to performances.Duties may include following along in the script to assist with cues, collecting and organizing paperwork from actors, assisting with timing acts or segments of the play to assist the Director with adjusting pacing, helping get items needed by the Director or Stage Manager, etc.
Technical Director
Responsible for the overall organization of the technical production process.Duties included are generating necessary working drawings for construction (in conjunction with Set Designers) budgets, materials research and purchasing,scheduling and supervising build crews, coordinating the different crews and organizing the strike and clean-up.
Scenic Crew
Work with the director to develop visual concept via images and sketching.Refine the details relative to stage, lighting, scene changes, time and budget.Next you’ll work on the technical details: how to build, and then migrate into that phase so you’ll see concept go into reality. This full design / build process is important in developing a sense of what’s possible as you approach design in the next production. Several advisors are available, all you need is interest….
- Scenic Carpenter: Under the direction of the Technical Director. Uses power tools to build, and assemble all scenic elements of the set (i.e. Flats[walls], platforms, doors etc.), props etc. May also be on one of the other running crews for the performances of the show.
- Scenic Painter: Under the direction of the Art Director, uses different painting techniques to paint the scenery for the show to provide the look, texture and feel that the Director desires for the show. May also be on one of the other running crews for the performances of the show.
- Art Crew: Under the direction of the Technical Director, brings the set to life by painting, staging and decorating. Art Crew may aide prop crew and set crew at times in implementing the Director’s visions. Uses many faux and realistic techniques to create the environment required for the show. Keeps all of the art supplies organized and ready for projects. May also be on one of the other running crews for the performances of the show.
Costume Crew
Assists the Costume Designer(s) with all aspects of costuming the show. This may involve cleaning and organizing in the costume storage area, assisting with moving costumes in and out of the storage area for each show, assisting with distribution of costume pieces and return of costume pieces from the actors ensuring that all costume pieces are accounted for and in good working order at the end of each show, assisting actors with any required quick changes either on or near the stage and any other costume related needs of the show.
Make-up Crew
Assists Make-up Designer(s) with all aspects of make-up and hair for the show.Duties may include applying make-up, styling hair, assisting with keeping the make-up area and application tools clean
and in good working order, assisting with any make-up and or hair/wig changes during the show and any other make-up related needs of the show.
Publicity Crew
Works with the Director and production team. Designs, makes, copies,distributes, posts all advertisement materials for the show including programs,posters, flyers, shirts, etc.
Lighting Crew
- Lighting Designer: After reading the play and meeting with the Director and Technical Director,designs a lighting plot for the show to provide all necessary lighting for the show including general area lighting and any lighting special effects. Once design is approved, works with Technical Director and lighting crew to hang and focus lights for show. Using computerized light board, designs looks for each scene and records cues into board for show. May also be Light Board Operator for the show.
- Assist the Light Board Operator with the light board during all performances.Responsible for keeping the lighting side of the control booth clean and organized. Helps address any lighting problems that might occur during a performance. May participate in hanging and focusing lights for show.
Sound Crew
- Sound Designer: After reading the play and meeting with the Director and Technical Director,prepares all necessary sounds (music, sound effects, background etc.) for the show including any required pre-show, intermission or post show music mixes.Once approved prepares a CD of all sounds for sound crew and assists with setting levels and timing for cues. May also be Sound Board Operator.
- Sound Board Operator: Responsible for operating the sound board during all performances. This includes all microphones, CD players, computers etc. required to provide sound for the show. Performs daily sound checks at the beginning of all technical rehearsals and performance call times to ensure that all sound equipment is operating properly.
- Sound Board Operator Assistant: Assists the Sound Board Operator with the sound board during all performances. Responsible for keeping the sound side of the control booth clean and organized. Helps address any sound problems that might occur during a performance.
Property Crew
- Property Master: Build, make or acquire any needed props for the production. During performances, the Prop Master is in charge of the prop table(s), making sure it is organized and all props are accounted for and in working order. Must check all props at the beginning of call-time and after every performance.
- Property Master Assistant: Assists Prop Master with all props during all performances and rehearsals. Help address any prop problems that might occur during a performance. May assist Backstage Crew with scene shifts etc.
Running Crew
- Moves sets and scenic properties during the show. Including rehearsals. This is often the Scenic crew people migrating along as the elements come together.
House Manager and House Crew
Is responsible for everything in front of the stage. Makes sure that the house is ready before any audience members arrive. Organizes the ushers to pass out programs, collect tickets and make sure that the house always remains safe and provides assistance to any audience members with wheelchairs. Generally responsible for a pleasant audience experience before, during and after the show.
