Stage Manager: (Note:Unless there are extraordinary circumstances determined by the faculty, students wishing to be a Stage Manager must have served first as an Assistant Stage Manager.) Responsible for:

• assisting the director during the rehearsal process
  
• recording all the performers' actions recording lighting, properties, sound cues
  
• scheduling attendance of stage management at all rehearsals (including the technical rehearsal)
  
• presiding at Production Staff meetings, and performances.

  During the performance the Stage Manager is responsible for:
  

• calling places for the actors,
  
• calling cues for all lighting, scenic, property, and sound changes.

  The Stage Managers are the first members of the company to arrive and leave and are responsible for unlocking and locking the building dressing rooms and props storage.  

   

  Assistant Stage Manager(s):Assists the Stage Manager with duties specified above.Attends all tech rehearsals, the cue to cue rehearsal and all dress rehearsals.

  Actor:Responsible for:

  • performing a role consistent with the director's production concept
  • coming to rehearsal on time, warmed-up, rested, and prepared to work with colleagues
  • attending costume fitting calls, picture calls, makeup rehearsals, and all rehearsals where requeste
  • signing in upon arrival
  • checking all props before the house opens
  • entering and exiting by one of the stage doors
  • never leaving the theatre with any makeup or costume on
  • attend Strike at the end of the show

   

  Property Crew Head: Responsible for:

  • making a list of props needed based on the script and the director's requests
  • attending several rehearsals and all Production Staff meetings
  • acquiring or making the props needed for the show within the budget and completed by a deadline stipulated by the Director
  • setting up and managing the different props rooms
  • scheduling and supervising the workers
  • scheduling and supervising THA11 students
  • completing evaluation of THA11 students(see appendix II) and turn in to Dr. Cummins on or before Monday after strike.
  • running the show
  • striking the props and returning any borrowed props in a timely manner.

  Master Electrician: Responsible for:

  • striking all lights previously hung
  • conducting an orientation session for all new light crew members
  • supervising the hanging of all lights according to the light design
  • scheduling and supervising THA11 students
  • completing evaluation of THA11 students(see appendix II) and turn in to Dr. Cummins on or before Monday after strike.
  • focusing the lights
  • attending the technical rehearsal and all Production Staff meetings;

  Light Board Operator: Responsible for:

  • running the lighting board for all dress and technical rehearsals, performances, and picture calls
  • learning to use all lighting equipment and to program the board
  • working as a part of the hanging crew.

  Sound Designer: Responsible for:

  • working with the Director to find and/or create the music and sound effects appropriate for the play
  • making a master and duplicate copy of all cues used in the show
  • training the Sound Operator to achieve the sound design
  • attending all Production Staff meetings
  • scheduling and supervising THA11 students
  • completing evaluation of THA11 students(see appendix II) and turn in to Dr. Cummins on or before Monday after strike.

  Sound Operator: Responsible for :

  • learning to use all the sound equipment
  • running the sound equipment for all technical and dress rehearsals and performances
  • working with the Sound Designer to prepare sound cues
  • attending Strike at the end of the show

  Wardrobe Crew Head: Responsible for:

  • creating a detailed costume inventory a
  • assigning crew to specific responsibilities
  • assisting actors in dressing before the play, during quick changes, and after the play;
  • keeping the costumes clean and in repair
  • checking the actors before they go onstage
  • attending all dress rehearsals and Production Staff meeting
  • striking the costumes
  • scheduling and supervising THA11 students
  • completing evaluation of THA11 students(see appendix II) and turn in to Dr. Cummins on or before Monday after strike.
  • attending Strike at the end of the show

  House Manager: Responsible for:

  • handling front-of-house operations including taking tickets, handing out programs, ushering the audience to their seats
  • filing a house Manager Report after each performance
  • assuring that the theatre is clean before every performance
  • supervising clean-up of theatre after each performance
  • attending the cue-to-cue rehearsal to work out systems with the Stage Manager
  • attending final dress rehearsal and all Production Staff meetings
  • scheduling and supervising THA11 students
  • completing evaluation of THA11 students(see appendix II) and turn in to Dr. Cummins on or before Monday after strike.

  Box Office CrewHead: Responsible for:

  • assisting Box Office Manager (Mickie Spencer) with operation of and scheduling box office sales and personnel
  • running box office from 1 - 5 p.m. during the run of a show
  • running the box office for all performances
  • filing a Box Office Report after each performance
  • attending all Production Staff meetings
  • attending Strike at the end of the show

  Publicity Crew Head: Responsible for:

  • developing a publicity plan in cooperation with the faculty member in charge of publicity
  • making and hanging banners for the show
  • hanging posters on campus and around town
  • completing any other publicity projects and attending all Production Staff meetings
  • scheduling and supervising THA11 students
  • attending Strike at the end of the show

  Master Carpenter: Responsible for:

  • overseeing the building and assembling of the set
  • repairing the set if necessary
  • organizing the strike
  • attending all production meetings.

   

  Two complimentary tickets are given to students who work on a show without a theatre class obligation.

  General Crew Requirements

  • All running crews must attend the cue-to-cue rehearsal
  • Any crew member who will shift scenery or other items in the show must attend the cue-to-cue rehearsal and at least one dress rehearsal.
  • House Manager and any assistant House Managers must attend the cue-to-cue rehearsal and at least one dress rehearsal.

  The "standard" for all crews will be that the same crew members will run all dress rehearsals and performances. Exception to this rule may only be made by the faculty.

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