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LIGHTING, CREW – JOB DESCRIPTION

Prerequisite Classroom Studies: TH 166 Theory of Production TH 268 Lighting Technology

The Lighting Crew members must register for Lab or the appropriate Theatre Application [majors & minors] or and Performance [non-majors] class.

As a student in a Production Application or Rehearsal and Performance class, the position is expected to attend and participate in all class meetings including:  First class meeting and presentations  All scheduled workshops  Crew run through  All technical and performances  Strike  Debriefing

Specific Job Duties: • Lighting Crew members must obtain a copy of the production’s lighting schedule and specifically define their work calls according to the production calendar as reviewed with the Master . • Lighting Crewmembers are responsible for obtaining the necessary training on the proper and efficient use of the equipment they will be using. Training must be completed before hanging and focusing sessions begin. This training will be coordinated through a quarterly orientation workshop by the Staff or a Faculty Lighting . • With the and M.E., the Lighting Crew will be responsible for the upkeep, cleanliness, safety and maintenance of all theatre areas and equipment. They will make certain that these areas are clean after every use. These responsibilities include making sure that all Department policies and procedures governing the use of the lighting equipment and these facilities are strictly adhered to. • Lighting Crewmembers will assist the Master Electrician and T.D. with the wiring of scenic practical lighting or properties, as instructed. • Lighting Crewmembers will assist the Master Electrician with the hanging, cabling, securing and focusing of all lighting equipment used in production. • Calls for Lighting (Run) Crews for run-throughs and work sessions will be ½ hour prior, and calls for technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals and performances no later than 1 hour before the show (or as determined by the Stage Manager). • Rehearsal and performance dress code will be determined by the production team and relayed to the Lighting (Run) Crew by the Stage Manager. • Working with the Stage Manager and Master Electrician, the Lighting (Run) Crew must check their equipment to be certain that it is in proper working order. These pre-show checks will be performed on a daily basis and be completed by a time no less than one hour before scheduled rehearsals or performances. • The Lighting (Run) Crew must work all technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals and performances, executing all cues for the production as called by the Stage Manager and established by the Director and Lighting Designer. At the end of each run, they will see that their equipment is properly shut down and secured. • The Lighting (Run) Crew must attend and participate in production photo calls, as listed on the production calendar.

LIGHTING, DESIGNER (STUDENT) - JOB DESCRIPTION

Prerequisite Classroom Studies: TH 166 Theory of Play Production TH 268 Lighting Technology TH 368 TH 366 Principles of Design / Rendering Techniques TH 468 Lighting Design Prerequisite Applied Experiences: Served on a CWU lighting crew. Served as Master Electrician Served as an Asst. Lighting Designer to a Faculty designer. Designed a Student Project seen by the Theatre Arts Department Design Faculty.

The Lighting Designer must register for the appropriate Production Applications [majors & minors] or Rehearsal and Performance [non-majors] class.

As a student in a Production Application or Rehearsal and Performance class, the Lighting Designer is expected to attend and participate in all class meetings including:  First class meeting and design presentations  All scheduled workshops  Crew run through  All technical rehearsals and performances  Strike  Debriefing

Specific Job Duties (Design Process): • The Lighting Designer must read and become thoroughly familiar with script. • The Lighting Designer must consult with his/her Faculty mentor while the design is being developed, including submitting rough plots and for approval. Consultations should be held as often as needed, but not less than weekly. • The Lighting Designer must complete an analysis for the script, including a plot synopsis, theme development, historical backgrounds of the text, metaphors, character relationships and other ideas. This analysis is to be developed into a preliminary design concept for the show - in written format, and should include visual support materials. • The Lighting Designer must consult with the Director and other members of the production design team in a series of small meetings in addition to all scheduled design meetings in order to collaborate on finalizing the production design concept, style, scale, color palette, and other design choices. • Communicating design intentions is a very important part of the design process for multi-set productions or those where a unit set is utilized to represent multiple settings. Be sure to include figures for scale. • The Lighting Designer must, after script analysis, research and consultation with the production team, develop his/her individual design concept for the show. The concept is to be stated in a written form of no more than 250 words, according to USA- Local 829 format, and avoid using overtly technical lighting terminology. • The Lighting Designer must attend and participate in all design and production meetings. • With the Faculty Mentor, Production Manager, Director, Stage Manager, Master Electrician, Light Shop Supervisor, T.D., and other members of the production team, the Lighting Designer must set up schedules for all lighting events such as: o design deadlines o rehearsals o paper tech o load-ins o hanging o focusing o setting o crew training o equipment rentals o strike • Working closely with the Director, M.E., and his/her Faculty Design Advisor, the Lighting Designer must research and design all of the lighting elements for the show. The Designer will have all approved by the Faculty Advisor, in writing, before the show enters the theatre for production. • The Lighting Designer must attend scheduled production run-throughs before creating and drafting the lighting plot and finalizing light cue sheets/storyboards. • The Lighting Designer will be responsible for accommodating any projections, as determined by the needs of the production and production team. • The Lighting Designer must design any special effects lighting required by the show (this does not include digital projected media). The Designer will work out the execution and details of those effects with the Master Electrician, the T.D., and the Light Shop Supervisor. • The Lighting Designer must create a descriptive cue sheet and visual in order to communicate their design intentions to other members of the production team. • Observing calendar deadlines, the Lighting Designer must generate: o a light plot (in an appropriate manner and scale) to be approved by the lighting advisor o a section drawing o an instrument schedule o a channel hookup o a color schedule o a cue sheet o a magic or cheat sheet • He/she will provide copies of these documents to the M.E. at least one day before the information is necessary to the progress of the show. • At Paper Tech, the Lighting Designer will establish all light cues with the Director, Stage Manager and other production team members. He/she will work with the production team to make sure they are correctly detailed for crewmembers and are inserted correctly into the prompt book for the show. • The Lighting Designer must work with the Light Shop Manager during the design process to assure the show is designed within the allotted budget and capabilities of human resources. • The Designer will work with the M.E. to solve possible problems with the lighting before the show goes into crew production. • The Lighting Designer must be responsible for staying within the budget that has been established for the production’s lighting needs. To that end, the Designer will check all equipment and storage inventories before requesting orders for gel, lamps, and cable. (Expenses must be approved by the Light Shop Supervisor prior to the expenditure.) Both the Production Manager and the Light Shop Supervisor must approve emergency expenses in excess of allotted funding. • The Lighting Designer will process all purchases through the Light Shop Supervisor in a timely to meet production deadlines. He/she must keep a budget record and return all receipts to the Light Shop Supervisor for processing. • The Lighting Designer must work with the Scenic Designer in designing any practical light sources or set lighting effects. The acquisition or construction of practical light sources (including internal wiring) and their installation will be the responsibility of the Scenic Designer, Prop Master/Mistress, T.D. and crews, with the electrical hookup of those left to the Master Electrician.

Hanging, Focusing, Cueing: • The Lighting Designer will work closely with the Master Electrician to insure the quality and integrity of the design. • With the Master Electrician, the Lighting Designer will work out all hanging, cabling, and hook-up details for the plot. These details must incorporate and follow proper hanging guidelines and safety. • Lighting Designer must be responsible for the upkeep, cleanliness, safety and maintenance of all lighting areas and equipment, including the electric shop, the storage areas, control booths and . The Designer will ensure that Department policies and procedures governing the use of these facilities are strictly adhered to. • The Lighting Designer must be present and direct the focusing of all lighting instruments and lighting effects.

Technical Rehearsals and Performance: • The Lighting Designer must instruct the Master Electrician and/or Board Operators on the execution of cues, as necessary. • The Lighting Designer must prepare a magic or cheat sheet prior to setting cues. • The Lighting Designer must set all cues into the lighting console before Cue-to-Cue/first .The Lighting Designer must attend Cue-to-Cue, all technical, dress rehearsals and previews, to address any needed changes and adjustments. The Designer will pass along these adjustment/execution notes to the Light Board , Master Electrician and Stage Manager as necessary.

LIGHTING, MASTER ELECTRICIAN (STUDENT) - JOB DESCRIPTION

Prerequisite Classroom Studies: TH 166 Theory of Play Production TH 268 Lighting Technology TH 393/493 Theatre Lab (Lighting Crew) TH 368 Stage Lighting Prerequisite Applied Experiences: Served on at least two CWU stage lighting crews.

The Master Electrician must register for the appropriate Production Applications [majors & minors] or Rehearsal and Performance [non-majors] class.

As a student in a Production Application or Rehearsal and Performance class, the Master Electrician is expected to attend and participate in all class meetings including:  First class meeting and design presentations  All scheduled workshops  Crew run through  All technical rehearsals and performances  Strike  Debriefing

Specific Job Duties (pre-production): • The Master Electrician must read the script. • The Master Electrician must attend and participate in all production meetings. • With the Production Manager, Lighting Designer, Light Shop Supervisor, and , the Master Electrician must help set up a specific schedule for the preparation and execution of all lighting elements for the show. This schedule should include dates for: • The inspection and overhaul of all equipment to be used in the show • The training of board/follow spot/equipment operators • Deadlines for the purchasing and/or acquisition of needed equipment and lighting supplies • Dates and times for all light hanging/focusing/cueing • All technical and dress rehearsals • Times for performance calls, and strike. • The Master Electrician must work with the Lighting Designer and Light Shop Supervisor during the design process to be sure the show can be completed under the allotted budget and schedule. He/she will work with the production team to resolve possible problems before the show goes into the shop for production. Consultations should be held as often as needed, but not less than weekly. • The Master Electrician must obtain a copy of the lighting plot, magic sheet, and all hook-up sheets for the show from the Lighting Designer. He/she must become thoroughly familiar with the plot and paperwork, and develop a full understanding of how the design is intended to serve the production. The Master Electrician must assist the Lighting Designer with producing and maintaining the lighting paperwork, if requested to do so. • Working with the Lighting Designer, the Master Electrician will prepare orders for all color media, lamps, lighting accessories, repair parts, equipment rentals, and all other items needed to execute the lighting for the production. • The Master Electrician will process all purchases through the Light Shop Supervisor in a timely fashion to meet production deadlines. He/she will keep a financial record of all area expenses incurred during the production and provide all receipts to the Light Shop Supervisor by the Friday of the week in which the expenses occurred. • Using the Lighting Designer’s lighting plot, the Master Electrician will prepare a color media list for the show. He/she will pull the required color from the Department files or prepare and mark new color media from materials purchased for the production. • The Master Electrician is responsible for the inspection, repair, and bench focusing and cleaning of all lighting equipment to be used in the production. He/she will instruct and supervise the maintenance crews, making sure that everything is ready and in good working order no later than one week before light hang is scheduled to begin. • Practicals: The Master Electrician must consult with the Lighting Designer, Scenic Designer, Properties Master, and/or T.D. on the requirements for practical light sources on the set or special effects lighting planned for the production. Upon delivery of those items, he/she will provide connectors and wire the units into the lighting system. (If time permits, the M.E. will provide wiring expertise or crew support to assist the scene shop or Prop Master with these projects.) • The Master Electrician will work with the Light Shop Supervisor and T.D. in securing crews for light maintenance, hanging, focusing and running the production. Crew selection should be coordinated with lighting classes or production assignments. (If crews are not available, he/she must perform the responsibilities of those crews.) • LBO Training: The Master Electrician is responsible for the training of the Board Operator(s), Follow spot Operators, and Deck in the proper and efficient use of the equipment they will be using. This training must be completed before cue-setting and technical rehearsals begin.

Hanging, Focusing and Cueing: • After coordinating these schedules with the Lighting Designer and Light Shop Supervisor, he/she will see that the lighting calls for the show are posted on the electrical shop callboards and reviewed with the shop electrician and lighting crews. For the crews, schedules should include daily goals. • The Master Electrician must supervise the work of the hanging and focusing crews. Supervision of the crews includes proper instruction on all safety practices, how to use lighting equipment and tools, and the methodology used in hanging and focusing. • The Master Electrician will make sure that safety cables are used on all lights, that all cables are neatly tied up and dressed, and that cables laid on the floor or deck are secured and properly covered. The Master Electrician is responsible to see that the entire lighting plot is hung, cabled, and ready for focusing call on the scheduled date and time. • The Master Electrician must sign/initial all hour cards for work done during all lighting calls. • With the Lighting Designer and Light Shop Supervisor, the Master Electrician will be responsible for the upkeep, cleanliness, safety and maintenance of all shop areas and equipment, which includes the electrical room, the lighting control booth, lighting storage areas, grid, the stage and theatre spaces. He/she will make certain that these areas are clean after every use. These responsibilities include making sure that the Department policies and procedures, governing the use of these facilities, are strictly followed. • The Master Electrician will attend run-throughs and rehearsals and meetings as requested by the Lighting Designer and/or Stage Manager. • If requested, the Master Electrician will assist the Lighting Designer in setting the light cues or programming the cues into the . • The Master Electrician will be responsible for setting up all running lights for backstage areas and various technical rehearsal needs including any tech tables in use and music stand lights required by musicians. • Prior to Tech., the Master Electrician will be responsible for setting up the lighting table in the audience, supplying power to it and making sure the sound crew has provided headset communications to the table and all other lighting positions.

Technical Rehearsals and Performances: • Pre-show Check: working with the , the Master Electrician must check all lighting instruments, lamps, , spotlights, lighting effects, etc., to be certain that they are in proper working order, in proper focus and that the color media is intact. These pre-show light checks will be performed on a daily basis and be completed by a time no less than one hour before the scheduled performance. • The Master Electrician must attend all technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals and performances and be present to respond to lighting emergencies. At the end of each performance, he/she will see that all lighting equipment is properly shut down, including all running lights. • The Master Electrician will supervise the execution of notes during the tech process. • The Master Electrician will be responsible for all lighting run crews. • During the run of the show, the Master Electrician will over-see and/or perform any necessary repairs, maintenance and adjustments to the lighting for the show. • The Master Electrician must be present and supervise the strike of all lighting and lighting-related equipment to the proper storage areas during production strike. He/she will see that everything is put away properly and that the lighting control room, storage areas, the electrical room, catwalks, grid, beam area and lockers are fully cleaned. • The Master Electrician is responsible for the accountability of tools in the electrics area. He/she will inventory all assigned tools upon assuming M.E. responsibilities and ensure all tools are accounted for at the conclusion of the production. • The Master Electrician is expected to keep copies and maintain the accuracy of the following: (1) Copies of production lighting schedules (2) Copies of crew call lists, weekly goal lists and crew instructions (3) Copies of purchasing orders/requests (4) A copy of the production lighting plot and all lighting paperwork (5) Copies of all plans for “practicals” and special lighting effects (6) A copy of the show’s “magic sheet” and cue sheets

LIGHTING, LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR - JOB DESCRIPTION

Prerequisite Classroom Studies: TH 166 Theory of Play Production TH 268 Lighting Technology Prerequisite Applied Experiences: Served on a CWU stage lighting crew.

The Light Board Operator must register for the appropriate Production Application [majors & minors] or Rehearsal and Performance [non-majors] class.

As a student in a Production Application or Rehearsal and Performance class, the position is expected to attend and participate in all class meetings including:  First class meeting and design presentations  All scheduled workshops  Crew run through  All technical rehearsals and performances  Strike  Debriefing

This position requires 10 additional practicum hours to be completed in the lighting area before opening night of the production.

Specific Job Duties (Pre-Production): • The Light Board Operator must read and become thoroughly familiar with script. • The Light Board Operator must obtain a copy of the production’s lighting schedule and specifically define their work calls according to the production calendar. • With the Lighting Designer and M.E., the Light Board Operator will be responsible for the upkeep, cleanliness, safety and maintenance of all booth areas and equipment. He/she will make certain that these areas are clean after every use. These responsibilities include making sure Department policies and procedures governing the use of these facilities are strictly adhered to. • The Light Board Operator is responsible for obtaining the necessary training on the proper and efficient use of the equipment they will be using. Training must be completed before cue-setting and technical rehearsals, and may be coordinated through the Lighting Designer, Master Electrician or Light Shop Supervisor.

Hanging, Focus, and Cueing: • The Light Board Operator will assist the Lighting Designer and Master Electrician with the focus of the show. • The Light Board Operator will assist the Lighting Designer in setting the light cues and programming the cues into the lighting control console prior to the beginning of Technical Rehearsals.

Technical Rehearsals and Performances: • Calls for Light Board Operators for run-throughs and work sessions will be ½ hour prior, and calls for technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals and performances no later than 1 hour before the show (or as determined by the Stage Manager). • Rehearsal and performance dress code will be determined by the production team and relayed to the Light Board Operator by the Stage Manager. • The Light Board Operator must obtain a working knowledge of the lighting plot and be familiar with the lighting instruments and set-up for the show so they can assist the Master Electrician in making repairs or adjustments as needed or requested. • Pre-show Check: Working with the Stage Manager and Master Electrician, the Light Board Operator must check all lighting instruments, lamps, dimmers, spotlights, lighting effects, etc., to be certain that they are in proper working order, in proper focus, and that the color media is intact. These pre-show light checks will be performed on a daily basis and be completed by a time no less than one hour before the scheduled performance. • The Light Board Operator must work all technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances, executing all lighting cues for the production as called by the Stage Manager and established by the Director and Lighting Designer. At the end of each performance, he/she will see that all lighting equipment is properly shut down, including all of the running lights. • The Light Board Operator must attend and participate in production photo calls, as listed on the production calendar. • The Light Board Operator must be present and participate in the strike of all lighting and lighting-related equipment during production strike. He/she will see that everything is put away properly and that the lighting control room and storage areas are fully cleaned. • Compile the following information: (1) Copies of the production lighting schedule (2) A copy of the show’s “magic sheet”

LIGHTING, FOLLOWSPOT OPERATOR - JOB DESCRIPTION

Prerequisite Classroom Studies: TH 166 Theory of Play Production TH 268 Lighting Technology Prerequisite Applied Experiences: Served on a CWU stage lighting crew.

The must register for the appropriate Production Application [majors & minors] or Rehearsal and Performance [non-majors] class.

As a student in a Production Application or Rehearsal and Performance class, the Followspot Operator is expected to attend and participate in all class meetings including:  First class meeting and design presentations  All scheduled workshops  Crew run through  All technical rehearsals and performances  Strike  Debriefing This position requires 15 additional practicum hours to be completed in the lighting area before opening night of the production.

Specific Job Duties (Pre Production): • The Followspot Operator must read and become thoroughly familiar with script. • The Followspot Operator must obtain a copy of the production’s lighting schedule and specifically define their work calls according to the production calendar. • The Followspot Operator is responsible for obtaining the necessary training on the proper and efficient use of the equipment they will be using. Training must be completed before cue-setting and technical rehearsals, and may be coordinated through the Lighting Designer, Master Electrician or Faculty Lighting Designer. • Calls for Followspot Operators for run-throughs and work sessions will be ½ hour prior, and calls for technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals and performances no later than 1 hour before the show (or as determined by the Stage Manager). • Rehearsal and performance dress code will be determined by the production team and relayed to the Followspot Operator by the Stage Manager. • With the Lighting Designer and M.E., the Followspot Operator will be responsible for the upkeep, cleanliness, safety and maintenance of all follow spot equipment. He/she will make certain that these areas are clean after every use. These responsibilities include adherence to the Department policies and procedures governing the use of facilities. • Following Paper Tech, the Followspot Operator will review the lighting cue and magic sheets in consultation with the Lighting Designer and Stage Manager. • The Followspot Operator must obtain a working knowledge of the lighting plot and be familiar with the lighting instruments and set-up for the show so they can assist the Master Electrician in making repairs or adjustments as needed or requested. • Pre-show Check: Working with the Stage Manager and Master Electrician, the Followspot Operator must check all lighting instruments, to be certain that they are in proper working order and that the color media is intact. These pre-show light checks will be performed on a daily basis and be completed by a time no less than one hour before the scheduled performance. • The Followspot Operator must work all technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances, executing all lighting cues for the production as called by the Stage Manager and established by the Director and Lighting Designer. At the end of each performance, he/she will see that all lighting equipment is properly shut down, including all of the running lights. • The Followspot Operator must attend and participate in production photo calls, as listed on the production calendar. • Compile the following information: (1) Copies of the production lighting schedule (2) Copies of all follow spot cue sheets