Shrek Tech Crew Contract

Crew Norms for each rehearsal: You are expected to be on time for every rehearsal you are called for. This means you need to be backstage, ready to go by starting time. If you must be late for some reason, please let the directors or Stage Managers know ahead of time.

Cell phones are a major distraction, and therefore are not allowed on stage at any time.

Parent Meeting: th We will be having a mandatory parent meeting on Tuesday December 10 ​ at 7:00 pm. ​ The meeting will be in the auditorium. We will also be collecting show dues. The show dues are $65, non-refundable, and cover the following items: ● All snacks and meals for tech week ● Company party ● Show t-shirt (additional spirit wear available) ● Production Gift Contribution

*Money should never hinder a student from participating in this cast. Please have your st parent email Mrs. Lenze or Mr. Weber by December 10 ,​ so we can make alternative ​ arrangements.

Missing School/Rehearsals: As we get closer to production, you will undoubtedly be tired. (We will be too!) However, it is unacceptable to use the show as an excuse to miss school or sleep in. It is irresponsible to have your parents call you in sick, just because you are tired from a long day of school and rehearsal. As a directing team, we maintain a good relationship with the WLC teachers. If you use the show as a crutch/excuse to miss their class, they will eventually become frustrated with us. If you are called, but are not rehearsing for a chunk of time, we STRONGLY encourage you to find a place in the auditorium and do your homework. As a student, it is your responsibility to balance your academic school work with extra-curricular activities. Be smart about your grades. Mrs. Lenze will be checking Skyward records frequently. If you are failing one or multiple classes, you are NOT ALLOWED to participate in the show until the grade improves. Be careful not to get into a slippery slope, because it makes things harder for all of us. You are expected to be at all rehearsals that you are called for. We will be taking attendance at every rehearsal.

Technical Crew Jobs

Job Descriptions Stage Manager (assigned by production team)- during the production the stage manager is the assistant to ​ the director and technical director. Rehearsal duties of the stage manager include: attendance at the beginning of rehearsal, taking blocking notes, and keep the rehearsal calendar up to date. Tech Week and show duties include: being the technical crew leader, attendance, calling cues during the show. Assistant Stage Manager(s) (assigned by production team)- during the production the assistant stage ​ managers are the assistant to the stage manager. Rehearsal duties of the assistant stage manager include: in the absence of the stage manager the assistant stage manager checks attendance at the beginning of rehearsal and takes blocking notes. Tech week and show duties include: leading the stage crew, spike marks for all scenery and props, assigning and keeping notes of set movement jobs to cast and crew, preparing the stage prior to show (sweep, mop, and preset) Light Board Operator (selected based on hours put in on show)- During the show the light board takes cues ​ ​ from the stage manager to run lighting for the show. Spot Light Operator(s)- During the show the spot light operators run the spot light cues called by the stage ​ manager Sound Assistant (selected based on hours put in on show)- During the show the sound assistant helps our ​ sound designer put mics on and off performers, makes repairs to mics during the show. The sound assistant may follow along in the script to help the sound designer. Stage Crew/Fly Crew- The stage crew prepares the stage prior to show (sweep, mop, and preset). During the ​ show the stage crew moves scenery on and off the stage, this crew may also operate the fly lines to bring scenery in and out. Props Crew- Prior to the show this crew gathers all appropriate props for the show. During the show the prop ​ crew presets all props for the show. Costume Crew- Prior to the show this crew assists the costume designer with construction and gathering of ​ show costumes. During the show the costume crew assists with quick changes, and repairs of costumes as needed. Hair/Makeup Crew- During the show the makeup crew assists performers with application of makeup and hair ​ under the direction of the costume designer. Student House Manager- During the show this crew scan tickets into the auditorium, helps patrons find seats ​ in the house. Assist patrons in the event of an emergency situation

Crew Calendar Requirements Not Required Crew Commitment Set Construction (specific calendar tbd) January 31, 2020 – March 6, 2020 Costume Crew (specific calendar tbd) Now– March 6, 2020 Recommended rehearsal February 24-28 (2:30pm-6:30pm) Required Crew Commitment Required Rehearsal week March 2-March 6 (Times TBD) Tech Rehearsal- Cue to Cue March 7, 2020 (all day) Dress Rehearsal March 8, 2020 (noon-8:30pm) Dress Rehearsal March 9, 2020 (Times TBD) Dress Rehearsal March 10, 2020 (Times TBD) Dress Rehearsal March 11, 2020(Times TBD) Dress Rehearsal March 12, 2020 (Times TBD) Opening Friday Show- 7:00pm March 13, 2020 (5:00pm call) Saturday Show- 7:00pm March 14, 2020 (5:00pm call) Sunday Show- 2:00pm March 15, 2020 (12:00pm call) Brush-up Rehearsal March 19, 2020 (2:30pm-done) Friday Show- 7:00pm March 20, 20120 (5:00pm call) Saturday Show- 7:00pm March 21, 2019 (5:00pm call) COMPANY PARTY Sunday March 22 Time TBD Sunday Show- 2:00pm March 22, 2020 (12:00pm call) Sunday Set Strike March 22, 2020 (after show-8:00pm) Set Strike March 23, 2020 (2:15pm-5:30pm) Set Strike March 24, 2020 (2:15pm-5:30pm)

Tech Crew Show Dues: Any student participating in the technical crew will be asked to pay $65.00 show dues. ​ This fee covers show t-shirt, meals and snacks during the technical/dress rehearsal week. This fee is due by December 10, 2019. If a concern arises about this fee, please contact a member of the production staff.

Musical Crew Information Sheet Please return to Matt Weber’s Mail Box

Name:______Graduation Year:______Home Phone: (_____)______Cell Phone: (_____)______E-mail Address: ______

Experience: ______

Areas of Interest: ______Light Board Operator (may check more than one) ______Spotlight Operator

______Sound Assistant

______Fly Crew

______Stage Crew

______Props Crew

______Marketing, Public Relations, House Manager

______Makeup and Hair

______Costumes

______Set Construction

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Student and Parent Agreement: ● I agree to attend all rehearsals and performances for which I am scheduled. See attached technical crew rehearsal schedule. ● I agree to arrive at rehearsals on time (on time is 5 minutes early) and in appropriate clothing. (Full black- plain black long sleeve shirt, black pants with no rips,and black closed toe shoes) ● I will remain at rehearsals until the rehearsal is completed and dismissed by tech director or stage manager. ● I understand that work is not an excuse to miss a rehearsal. ● I understand that it is MY responsibility to balance my academic school work with the show ● If I must miss a rehearsal because of an emergency, my parents will contact Mrs. Lenze or Mr. Weber as soon as possible ● I understand I am not allowed to miss any required rehearsals starting March 2nd or during tech week. ● If I miss any rehearsals or leave a rehearsal during Tech Week, I understand that this may be sufficient cause to replace me. ● I understand that I am required to participate in Clean up and Strike (breakdown of the nd rd set) on Sunday March 22 ​ after the show and Monday and Tuesday March 23 ​ and th ​ ​ March 24 ​ from 2:30pm-5:30pm ​ ● I understand that I must abide by the student code of conduct while participating in the show.

Student Name: ______

Student Signature: ______

Parent Signature: ______

Date: ______

Student- Please circle the t-shirt size you would like. They are adult sizes, and are included with the $65 Participation Dues.

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