Guidelines and Responsibilities for Running Crew Assignments

Lighting

Crew Run Through and Crew Introductions:

• Please see GENERAL notes for clarification of requirements.
• Meet lighting supervisor and lighting designer, stage management team, cast, and other crew members
• Observe the play as a whole.
• Talk with the lighting supervisors about what to expect the next day
  

During tech / dress process:

• Arrive on time for your calls, ready to work.
• Familiarize with your position or light board as instructed by lighting supervisor
• Board Operator – Remain attentive while sitting behind the console. You will be asked to type at a moments notice.
• Deck Electricians and Follow Spot Operators- remain accessible at all times when you are not specifically given a break. You should be ready to run on stage as soon as you are called
• Your running location can be changed by either the lighting supervisor or the stage manager
• Each element of the production is cued and run to perfection within the context of the show. It is essential that you remember your role in creating the “magic” of the theatre. Write down notes for future reference
• Check with SM and light representative for call time for the next rehearsal
  

Attire:

• Generally, crew who work backstage wear “blacks”, a generic term for black clothing. This can be coveralls or other pieces required in the design of the show, which would be provided for you, or:
  - Black full-length pants
  - Long-sleeved black shirt (if you’re not seen on stage, may have dark logo or printing)
  - Dark socks
  - Dark, non-marking, close-toed shoes (sneakers, rubber-soled boots or similar)
  - Your shoes must have low heels, closed toes and full backs (no high heels or mules or slides of any height)
  

Each performance:

• At call time, and finished by 1/2 hour:
  - Dimmer check is completed by staff, unless told otherwise
  - Place on stage electric and special effects so they are ready for use as directed by SM, ASM, or lighting supervisor
• During 1/2 hour:
  - Be available to help with any problems
• At places call:
  - Go to location for show
  - Run show!
• After show:
  - Return lighting equipment to storage
  - Shut down system as instructed
  - Go home when released by supervisor

Photo call:

• Remain available to got to a specified cue, knowing that the order of photos is often the reverse of the run of the show. The photo call list should be posted on the callboard before the evening run. Ask the supervisor or stage manager if the information is unclear.

Strike:

• Departmental rules require you stay for 2 hours past the final performance to participate in strike. Either the lighting designer or lighting supervisor will instruct you. Only the scenery supervisor, in consultation with the stage manager, may release you.

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