2021 FALL PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN PACKET
Directed by: Michael Despars and Genni Klein November 5th, 6th, 12th, and 14th at 6:30pm November 6th and 13th at 1:30pm The Little Theatre
About the Production The Little Prince may have returned to his own tiny planet to tend his Rose and look after his Sheep, but for a short enchanted time he returns to us and comes alive on stage. This play/musical tells the story of a world-weary and disenchanted Aviator whose sputtering plane strands him in the Sahara Desert and a mysterious, regal "little man" who appears and asks him to "Please, sir, draw me a sheep." During their two weeks together in the desert, the Little Prince tells the Aviator about his adventures through the galaxy, how he met the Lamplighter and the Businessman and the Geographer, and about his strained relationship with a very special flower on his own tiny planet. The Little Prince talks to everyone he meets: a garden of roses, the Snake and a Fox who wishes to be tamed. From each he gains a unique insight which he shares with the Aviator: "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly." "What is essential is invisible to the eye." At length, both the "little man" and the Aviator must go home—each with a new understanding of how to laugh, cry, and love again.
MANDATORY PARENT MEETING There is a mandatory parent meeting for all actors and technicians on Thursday, September 2nd 6:00-7:30pm This includes all parents and students who are participating in the production.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST ____ STEP 1 COMPLETE the Audition Application: https://forms.gle/823r1zKrc7ayFD3o9 ____ STEP 2 PRINT & SIGN the Audition Application. You will receive this through email after you have complete STEP 1 ____ STEP 3 REVIEW your application and contract. Make sure you sign everything and that your resume and headshot is included. ____ STEP 4 REGISTER for communications using the Band App: https://band.us/n/ada952o9Yd13d
APPLICATIONS DUE AUGUST 31st Leadership/Design/Crew Positions FUHS Theatre productions are a collaborative process. It is about you learning to be a leader, director, and designer. All are welcome to participate despite experience.
LEADERSHIP Stage Manager (SM)- Assists director during rehearsals by maintaining a master script that includes all blocking, notes and technical needs. Stage Manager also controls and maintains all VSM (stagemanagement.com) messages, writes all nightly rehearsal reports and attends all technical meetings. Most importantly the Stage Manager runs and manages the production including tech booth and backstage areas during the run of the show. This is for a student who is very organized.
Assistant Stage Manager (ASM)- Assists the Stage Manager during production. Takes over when they are absent (See Stage Manager’s duties above). ASM will be on com and manage stage right and left during performances.
Technical Director- Supervises ALL technical elements of the production. The Technical Director leads the technical meetings every Friday and attends all Saturday Tech days. This person should be well-versed in all technical aspects of the show. It may require you to be at several rehearsals before tech week.
Choreographer- Works with the director to create movement/dance moments. Should be someone in the cast of the production
House Manager/Theatre Manager- Responsible for all front of house duties including setting up the lobby, securing and training ushers and communicating with the Stage Manager.
DESIGNERS Student Costume Designer/Assistant Costume Designer- Works directly with the Costume Designer to measure, cut, sew and assemble all costumes. This person must be available to be at rehearsals. The official schedule will be determined by the Adult Costume Designer/Manager.
Hair/Makeup Designer- Designs and executes hair and makeup for all characters within the production. All work must be researched-based and approved by the director. This position may be filled by two designers.
Set Designer- Assists the director with the design, function and visual appearance of the set. Must be able to attend all set build days. If the Set Designer is not in the show they will also head the stage crew that moves the sets during the production.
Prop Designer/Manager- Designs and constructs of all decorative and functional props used in a production. The Prop Manager should be able to work with the Director in order to purchase needed materials. Must be able to read rehearsal reports nightly and create rehearsal props.
Lighting Designer- Designs and executes the design, installation, and operation of all lights and effects. The Lighting Designer must be able to work on Fridays and Saturday Mornings. This job may also require attending several rehearsals prior to tech week.
Sound Designer- Designs the ambient and direct sounds used that will be played throughout the show. Designer will use QLab and be able to mix microphone sounds. No previous knowledge of these programs is required.
Marketing/Publicity Manager- Develops a publicity plan for the production. This includes on campus and off campus publicity. The Marketing Manager should also have a parent who is willing to assist with the marketing plan. Projection Designer- Responsible for the digital backdrop design of the set including all animations. Must be able to work directly with Set Designer, Lighting Designer and Director.
Program Designer- Compiles the program including all advertisements and the editing and re-working of all actor and crew biographies. Program Designer will also organize cast and crew headshots. This person must be able to use a computer. All programs are created using www.Playbillder.com.
CREWS Light Board Operator- Works with the Lighting Designer to program all lighting cues and executes the lighting design during the production.
Light Crew- Works with the lighting designer to execute the overall design.
Sound Board Operator- Assists the Sound Designer through the design process and is responsible for the running of the sound equipment during tech and the final production.
Costume Crew- Costume crew works with the costume designers to select and maintain all costumes. You will also be responsible for any quick changes. This is a good job for someone who is interested in learning about sewing and clothing design. The adult Costume Design/Manager will set the schedule for the crew. Usually this crew works Monday-Wednesday during the rehearsal process. STUDENTS WILL BE AT MOST REHEARSALS
Set Crew- Set crew helps to build the set for the production. Students should have some experience working with power tools and/or be willing to learn.
Hair and Makeup Crew- Hair and makeup crew is responsible for executing hair and makeup designs. This is a great job for people who want to learn more about hair and makeup design.
Spotlight Operator- The spotlight operator works at the very top of Plummer Auditorium. They are responsible for using the spots to spot actors while they are on stage. This is a great job for someone who wants to learn more about lighting.
Stage Crew/Grip- Shifts the sets during tech, dress rehearsals and performances. Grips should be able to take direction from both the Set Designer and the ASM.
Set Crew- Set crew helps to build the set for the production. Students should have some experience working with power tools and/or be willing to learn.
Marketing Assistant- The marketing assistant helps the Marketing Designer publicize the production. This is a great job for someone who can come up with creative ideas and who has the time to execute them.
Lead Usher- This is a good position for someone who would like to be at the shows to help manage the audience. Proposed Rehearsal Schedule Please use this to help decide your conflicts. The days marked TECH are the days you need to attend.
Week Day Date Time What? Where? Who? Week 1 Thursday 9/2/2021 3:30-6:00pm First Readthroughs LT Cast/TECH Mandatory Cast, Crew, Thursday 9/2/2021 6:00-7:30pm and Parent Meeting LT Cast/TECH/Parents
Read Through/Tech Week 2 Tuesday 9/7/2021 3:30-6:00pm Presentations LT Cast/TECH Wednesday 9/8/2021 3:30-5:30pm Act 1 Scenes 1-3 LT Designers/TECH Thursday 9/9/2021 3:30-5:30pm Act 1 Scene 4-6 LT Cast/TECH
Week 3 Thursday 9/16/2021 3:30-5:30pm Review Act 1 Scene 1-12 LT TECH
Week 4 Thursday 9/23/2021 3:00-5:00pm Production Meeting LT TECH
Week 5 Thursday 9/30/2021 3:00-5:00pm Technical Meeting LT TECH
Week 6 Thursday 10/7/2021 3:00-5:00pm Technical Meeting LT TECH
Week 7 Thursday 10/14/2021 3:00-5:00pm Technical Meeting LT TECH
Week 8 Monday 10/18/2021 3:30-6:00pm Act 1 LT All/TECH
Tuesday 10/19/2021 3:30-6:00pm Act 2 LT All/TECH
Friday 10/22/2021 3:00-5:00pm Technical Meeting LT TECH
Saturday 10/23/2021 10:00-3:00pm Run Through Tech Day LT Actors/TECH
Week 9 Monday 10/25/2021 5:00-8:30pm Tech Run LT All/TECH
Tuesday 10/26/2021 5:00-8:30pm Tech Run LT All/TECH
Wednesday 10/27/2021 5:00-8:30pm Tech Run LT All/TECH
Thursday 10/28/2021 5:00-8:30pm Tech Run LT All/TECH
Saturday 10/30/2021 10:00-5:00pm Tech Rehearsal LT All/TECH Week 10 Monday 11/1/2021 4:30-8:30pm Dress Rehearsal LT All/TECH Tuesday 11/2/2021 4:30-8:30pm Makeup/Dress Rehearsal LT All/TECH Wednesday 11/3/2021 4:30-8:30pm Full Dress Rehearsal LT All/TECH Thursday 11/4/2021 4:30-8:30pm Full Dress Rehearsal All/TECH Friday 11/5/2021 4:30-9:00pm SHOW LT All/TECH
Saturday 11/6/2021 11:30am-3:30pm SHOW LT All/TECH Saturday 11/6/2021 4:30-9:00pm SHOW LT All/TECH
Week 11 Wednesday 11/10/2021 3:00-6:00 Pickup Rehearsal LT All/TECH
Friday 11/12/2021 4:30-9:00pm SHOW LT All/TECH
Saturday 11/13/2021 11:30am-3:30pm SHOW LT All/TECH
Saturday 11/13/2021 4:30-10:00pm SHOW LT All/TECH