LIGHTING AND AUDIO CREW
Mission Statement (the goals and responsibilities of this crew):
The Lighting Crew at Staples High School serves the purpose of providing lights for most, if not all, activities in the Staples High School Auditorium. If you join the lighting crew you will be expected to work on any project ranging from lighting an actual Staples Players Production to a relatively simple band concert. Any new members will be required to undergo a short training session in which each member will learn the basics of lighting maintenance, lighting application and safety. If you have any questions about anything pertaining to these skills, the lighting manager as well as any senior lighting crew member will more than likely be able to answer your questions.
The Lighting Manager, the respective leader of the Lighting Crew, will be charged with the responsibilities of delegating design authority for lighting plots for all school productions (concerts, assemblies, plays etc.). S/he will also appoint a spot crew head for each production and then decide which members of the lighting crew are deserving of a position of running a Spotlight. H/She must work closely with the Technical Director and Director of each production in order to best design a lighting plot for each show.
General Rules and Guidelines of the Lighting Crew
· Be responsible at all times as lighting equipment is very expensive. If you break lighting equipment due to irresponsible behavior you will suffer the wrath of both the Lighting Manager and Technical Director
· Eating on the catwalk is only allowed under extreme circumstances, and by express permission of the Director or Technical Director. If you are given permission to eat on the Catwalk you must clean up all trash. If you choose not to do this, you will suffer the wrath of the both the Lighting Manager and Technical Director.
· Shoes must be worn at all times when working on the lighting crew, if you choose to brake this rule and subsequently suffer an injury, we will tend to your injury and then laugh at you.
· If no more crew members are needed for any lighting tasks, we encourage you to spend your time in a productive manner on other technical crews that might be shorthanded.
Previously stated responsibilities:
Audio and Special Effects: Responsible for obtaining audio effects, designing, and executing special effects, assembling and maintaining the audio system and running the audio during a production including the use of microphones when necessary. Depending upon available equipment and specific needs of a show, a professional sound company may be hired. In this case, the audio and special effects senior manager will assist the professional in whatever way s/he can. Attention to details and deadlines is a must. Participation in strike is essential.Lighting: Responsible for designing and executing lighting plot, running follow spots, hanging and focusing lighting instruments, and running the board. Also responsible for care and maintenance of all lighting equipment. Early communication with the Director is imperative when designing a show. Attendance at some early rehearsals as well as final rehearsals is important in order to understand the tone and needs of the major productions. S/He should be available for consultation regarding studio theatre. Attention to details and deadlines is a must. Participation in strike is essential.
* Lighting crew must be all in black from head to toe. This goes for spot operators as well as those in the booth.
* There is no eating or drinking in the booth or up in the cat walk.
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