Tech Crew Job Descriptions

To help you make some informed choices, we’ve laid out what we look for in students to fill our tech positions and the specific requirements of each role.These roles carry great responsibility with them. Therefore, any student interested in a technical position must:

• Be available for rehearsals and tech times required of their role • Have a high degree of organization • Demonstrate a sense of responsibility and commitment • Comply with specific requirements listed under individual position description • Read the tech job descriptions below & consider what areas might be the best match for you. • Fill out the Tech Interview Form • Sign up for a brief tech interview slot which will take place on October 19th.

Set Painting (5+) Assists with painting and possible construction of set pieces. Set painting will take place on weekday nights and weekend days TBA, usually during winter break.

Student Sound Board Operator- Mics (1) Will work closely with the sound designer and director. Will run the sound board for all performances and tech rehearsals. Responsible for turning the microphones on and off for each scene.

Student Sound Board Operator- Sound Effects (1) Will work closely with the sound designer and director. Will operate the show’s sound effect tracks for tech rehearsals and all shows. May be asked to come in earlier in the process to learn the show.

Mic Crew (4) Responsible for preparing, distributing and dressing wireless microphones, setting up floor microphones and hand held microphones. Also responsible for microphone changes during the show, as well as collecting all microphones at the end of each rehearsal/performance.

Student Light Board Operator (1) Will work closely with the lighting designer and director. Will assist in running the light board during the show and during all tech rehearsals.

Props Crew (4+) In charge of organizing, maintaining, and obtaining props. Props crew will need to meet with the directors several times throughout the rehearsal process.

Run Crew (4+) This group moves the scenery during the show, when needed. Will work with the Stage Managers and Director.

Stage Manager (1) Is the person responsible for coordinating all technical crew members in regard to the production and making sure everyone is fulfilling their duties. In charge of making sure that actors get on stage at the proper time, oversees run crew and assistant stage managers, right hand to the directors throughout the rehearsal process. Responsible for writing blocking and making sure attendance is taken. Stage crew experience is required. Stage managers will be needed throughout the run of rehearsals.

Assistant Stage Manager (1-2) Assists the stage manager with duties listed above. Helps to run the show from backstage. Makes sure the set is ready for the opening of each scene and makes sure that cast members are in place and ready for entrances. In charge of having the stage swept and prepared for each performance. Needs to attend most rehearsals.

Hair Design (1-2) Will work with the director to research hair styles for the show. Will record tutorial videos for students to complete the looks at home.

Make-up Design (1-2) Will work with the director to research makeup styles for the show. Will record tutorial videos for students to complete the looks at home.

Spotlight Operator (4) Runs the spotlight during the rehearsals and performances. Will work closely with Lighting Designer and Light Board Operator. **MUST BE OKAY WITH HEIGHTS**

Camera Assistant (2) Will work with the professional video equipment needed to Live Stream the production. These students will be working with adults and professionals. These students will assist in the set-up, testing and break-down of this equipment.

Publicity Crew (2-4) Responsible for hanging posters around town and creating content to be posted on the CMS Drama Facebook and Instagram accounts. These crew students are encouraged to attend bits of rehearsal to take pictures/video clips.