Guidelines and Responsibilities for Running Crew Assignments

Sound

Crew Run Through and Crew Introductions:

• Please see GENERAL notes for clarification of requirements.
• Prior to crew watch you will complete a 1-hour training session to familiarize yourself with the board and your pre and post show duties.
• Meet sound supervisor, stage management team, cast, and other crew members
• Observe the play as a whole.
• Talk with the sound supervisors about what to expect the next day
  

During tech / dress process:

• Arrive on time for your calls, ready to work.
• Familiarize with the sound console as instructed
• Board Operator – Remain attentive while sitting behind that console. You will be asked to react to a cue at moments notice.
• Your running location can be changed by either the sound 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 sound 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:
  - Set out any sound equipment and accessories so they are ready for use as directed by SM, ASM or sound 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 sound equipment to storage
  - Shut down system as instructed
  - Go home J- when released by supervisor
  

Photo call:

• Remain available unless instructed by SM. 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. The sound supervisor will instruct you. Only the sound supervisor, in consultation with the stage manager, may release you.

 

back to top >>