LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR

Preparing for the Show

1. Obtain a coy of the script and read it.

2. Before the scheduled light hang, reacquaint yourself with the operation of the light board.

3. Meet with the Lighting Designer and Master Electrician to review the light design and plan for the light hang.

4. Operate the board for the light hang, taking special note of how the lighting design relates to the control functions.

5. Operate the board for technical rehearsal and cue to cue rehearsal.

ß After each of these rehearsals it may be necessary to meet again with the Stage Manager and rehearse the cues until you are both comfortable with the execution.

ß take some time by yourself to familiarize yourself with the entire show as it will run on the board.

 

Running the show

1. Sign in on the Call Board for dress rehearsals and performances at a time agreed upon by you and the Stage Manager, but no later than one hour before curtain.

2. With the Stage Manager or Master Electrician, visually check every light to be used in the show and run every cues.

3. When the light check is complete, notify the Stage Manager that lights are ready to go.

4. Operate the light board according to the cues called by the Stage Manager.

5. After the show shut down the board and report ant difficulties to the Master Electrician.

6. Attend Strike at the end of the show.