Crew Positions
a. Stage Manager – Duties of the Stage Manager include the smooth, organized operation of all rehearsals and performances. The specifics of the position can be found in section III. J. 9.
b. Assistant Stage Manager(s) – See Section III. J. 10.
c. Deck Crew – Duties of this crew include preparation of the stage and equipment for the show, maintaining cue sheets, shifting of all scenery on and off the stage, and resetting any post-show scenery or equipment.
(1) Report for crew view (generally, the day before dry tech). Crews meet one half-hour before the start of the run-through.
(2) During tech/dress rehearsals learn your job, use your show paperwork, and attend the notes session after the rehearsals.
(3)After check-in, work quickly to complete your pre-show check list and then
join others on the show crew to assist with pre-set.d. Properties Crew – Duties include the pre-setting of props, maintain cue sheets, shifting props during scene changes, securely storing props after the show and maintenance of props during the rehearsal and run of the show. If major problems occur with properties during shifts or if major damage to properties occurs, notify the stage manager and the props master immediately. Maintain an inventory of expendable properties (food, tobacco products, blanks, etc.) so that you can keep the stage manager apprised of need for replacements. See III. L. 4. c. 1-3 above.
e. Electrics Deck Crew – Duties include the pre-set, test, shift, color change, maintain cue sheets, and operation of all electrical equipment (may include electrically operated special effects such as smoke, haze, fog, pyro, projectors, etc.) on the stage for a show. Post show responsibilities include the shut down and secure storage of all equipment as well as minor maintenance as needed. You may need to learn how to operate equipment before Dry Tech. If major problems or breakdowns occur, notify the stage manager and master electrician immediately. See III. L. 4. c. 1-3 above.
f. Spot Operators – Duties include pre-show test of equipment, maintain cue sheets, operation of spotlight for all cues, minor maintenance (replace burned out color, etc.) and maintaining a clean work area. Should be able to change out a dead lamp during the run. You may need to learn to operate equipment before Dry Tech. If major problems or breakdowns occur notify the stage manager and master electrician immediately. See III. L. 4. c. 1-3 above.
g. Fly Operator(s) – Duties include pre-show run and check of all moving line sets, check of all spike positions for correct trim, check low trim for every line set, maintain cue sheets, operating all fly cues, restore at show end, and minor maintenance. You may need to learn how to operate equipment before Dry Tech. Safety is important. Do not force a line set. If a line set is out of balance or “feels wrong,” do not ignore it; if you cannot fix it yourself, get help immediately. If major problems or breakdowns occur, notify the stage manager and the Technical Director immediately. See III. L. 4. c. 1-3 above.
Costume Construction Crew (DRAMA 1114)
Crew will begin one (1) week prior to tech rehearsals, and will finish with strike. Some crew assignments will be longer than others.
Each class member will be assigned to at least one (1) production. You are responsible for attending and participating in any and all activities pertaining to this assignment. THIS IS NOT NEGOTIABLE.
Evening work calls will begin at 7:00 pm. Crew will meet in the costume shop, please bring your equipment. Evening calls will not run past midnight.
Saturday work calls will begin at 10:00 am. We will break for lunch from 1:00 pm and resume at 2:00 pm. Sunday work calls (when necessary) will begin at 1:00pm and end at 5:00pm.
These calls may change without notice. Please check the board in the costume shop.
Crew view calls are set 15 minutes prior to the curtain. Example: 6:45 call for a 7:00 go.
Dress rehearsal and performance calls are set 2 hours prior to the curtain. Example: 6:00 call for an 8:00 go.
Sunday work calls after opening will be set 2 hours prior to the curtain.
Accommodations for night classes should be made as soon as crews are assigned.
Black clothing is REQUIRED, beginning at the first dress.
Dates for all calls are posted on the calendar in the costume shop.
Your calls, and any changes, will be posted outside the costume shop door, not necessarily on the main FAC callboard. Please note that email notification does not substitute for checking the costume shop board
Dressers: A General Guide
Preset all costumes and accessories.
Assist actors with costume needs during dress rehearsal and performance. Actors shouldn’t have to try to reach fastenings behind their backs.
Assist with quick changes, storage, inventory, and laundry.
Maintain the wardrobe. Always be on the “Schmutz Patrol.”
Report problems to crew head or graduate assistant.
Stay out of the house and Green Room.
Do not mimic the performers.
Be aware of any unauthorized personnel backstage and report them to the stage manager or ASM immediately.
Stay out of the way.
Sound and Lighting Board Operators
Pre-show checks and tests
Maintain all cue sheets and running notes
Run all cues for the production
Restore (work lights up immediately after the audience exits, etc.), shutdown, and secure.
If major problems or breakdowns occur, notify the stage manager and master electrician immediately.
Maintain clean and orderly lighting and sound booths.
Audience Development Crew
Label mass direct mail postcards for each show
Stuff and label subscriber correspondence
Assist in master mailing list maintenance
Draft press releases
Assist in program preparation
Assist with lobby decoration
House management supervision
Concession for shows (inventory, stocking)
Student Matinee organization and arrangements
Archive maintenance
Marquee update
Distribution of printed publicity
Assistant House Management
Arriving at theatre one hour before curtain.
General duties (check bathrooms, make sure auditorium is clean, check with box office for ticket count, check-in with stage manager, prep concessions, etc.)
Prepare programs for ushers (who arrive 45 minutes before curtain)
Train ushers: show them the theatre, explain the seating, instruct about concessions, emergency procedures
Open house at stage manager’s OK, tear tickets & welcome patrons
Post-show duties (clean auditorium, etc.)