Technical Crew Information Performance Dates: October 20 (3 & 7 PM) October 21 (3 PM)

Thank you for your interest in being on the Tech Crew for the McDuffee Music Studio 2018 Musical Theatre Production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. There are 5 different possible Crew positions available for students in 5th – 12th grades at any school, up to 15 people max. Each crew position is vital to the success of a show and the responsibilities should be taken seriously. Sign ups are open now and will close when all the spots are filled, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Being part of any production requires commitment and hard-work. I compare theater to a team-sport: EVERYONE is important and necessary. I have told the cast that Sea Urchin #3 is every bit as important as Ariel in this production. The Technical Crew is just as important as the people on the stage as well.

BEFORE YOU SIGN UP, PLEASE CONSIDER ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

DATES/TIME COMMITTMENT: Please double check family, school, and extra-curricular calendars against the schedule below. You need to be at all of the above rehearsals for their full times. Crew members need to be at ALL of the following rehearsals: • 10/10 (Wed) 5 – 8 PM at Faith United Church of Christ (Faith UCC – 4040 E Thompson Rd) o 5 - 6: we will meet and discuss the positions and answer any questions o 6 – 8: we watch the run of the show so that the crew can start to become familiar with the production. • 10/11 (Thur) 6 – 8 PM at Faith UCC o Crew will watch and start to participate • 10/14 (Sun) 1 – 7 PM at Lutheran High School (LHS - 5555 S Arlington Ave) o We will move-in to LHS. We will assemble all the set pieces, spike where moving set pieces go, focus lights, try to level some mics, and run the show in a stop and go style called Cue-to-Cue • 10/15 (Mon) 5 – 9 PM at LHS o Run show with all tech for the rest of the week • 10/16 (Tue) 5 – 9 PM at LHS • 10/17 (Wed) 5 – 9 PM at LHS • 10/18 (Thur) 5 -9 PM at LHS • 10/19 (Fri) 3 – 5 PM at LHS • 10/20 (Sat) 1 – 9 PM at LHS (Performances at 3 and 7) • 10/21 (Sun) 1 – 5 PM at LHS (Performance at 3)

FEES: There is a $50 Tech Crew Production Fee required of each Crew member. This fee covers the crew members t-shirt and helps offset the cost of facility rentals, scripts, rights from Disney, costumes/props/sets, production staff, etc. This fee is due at sign up. There is an option to off-set this fee: • you can obtain $100 in sponsorships and that will cover the full Tech Crew Production Fee. • These sponsorships are due Thursday, Sept 20. This is before you are actually called to rehearsals. • All sponsorships on the Sponsorship Form can count towards this. The Sponsorship Form can be found on the last page of this packet. • If you acquire the donations, I will refund your Tech Crew Production Fee. • You can still submit Ads/Sponsorships until Wed, October 10, 2018, but any received after September 20 will not apply to offsetting the Tech Crew Production Fee. Technical Crew Information Packet for Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr 1 Other Possible Financial Obligations: • Tickets will be purchased separately. They will be $10 for reserved seats and $8 general admission seats. • There will be optional items available for purchase: • Sweatshirts: $30 • T-Shirts: $10 (the Crew shirt is included in the fee. This is for extra shirts. 2XL – 4XL are $12) • DVD: $20 (sold the weekend of the performances)

LIABILITY: Being on the Technical Crew requires a certain amount of physical activity including lifting, climbing, moving, carrying, and generally being involved with large and possibly heavy physical objects. There is a certain amount of risk involved in this. We take every precaution to keep everyone safe, and I am a firm believer in safety first. But I also remember how excited I was as a kid to be in and around the theater and I know that sometimes an action happens before the thought to stop it can intervene. I also know that accidents happen by accident.

If you are interested in being on the Tech Crew for this production, the parent/guardian has to read, agree, and sign (as initials on the webform) the following statement:

I recognize that theatrical activities can involve some physical risk. By granting this permission, I waive any claims against, and release and hold harmless and indemnify McDuffee Music Studio LLC and its employees, volunteers, agents and representatives from any liability, claims, demands and causes of action arising out of or relating to any loss, damage or injury sustained in connection with or arising out of my child’s participation in the program.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS: Sound Technicians (3 People): The sound technicians will be responsible for the musical cues in the show, running the microphones, and making sure the mics are on and off at the appropriate times. They will also assist with the assembly, disassembly, organization, and care of the microphones. You may be asked to assist with other things before and after the productions. One person will be on the board running the mics and sound levels, one person will be on the music and sound effect cues, and one on the script cueing the mics, music, and sound effects. Sound Technicians must be able to be focused, attentive and quick to react and respond.

Running Crew (5 people): The running crew is responsible for controlling the curtains, and helping change the set pieces for scene changes quickly, orderly, and safely. They will also be responsible for setting up and organizing props before and after each show. Running Crew must be able to move quickly and safely.

Spotlight Operator (2 people): The spotlight operators will be responsible for running the spotlights for the show. The spotlights are located high above the audience, and are separated from each other. The people who run these must not be afraid of heights, be able to work independently, focus on the show, and behave in a manner that will keep them safe.

Light Board Operator (1 person): The light board operator will be responsible for running the all the light cues for the show. This person must be able to be focused, attentive and quick to react and respond.

Hair And Makeup Assistant (4 people): The hair and makeup assistants will be responsible for helping create some of the non-human characters into the fantastic creatures they are. These people must possess attention to detail as well as a the ability to get the job done as quickly as they can without sacrificing quality. Makeup and Hair should attend one more rehearsal: 10/3 (Wed) from 6 – 8 at Faith UCC. We will be finishing up costumes and would love your help and an opportunity for you to create some makeup designs. Technical Crew Information Packet for Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr 2

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