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. Sign up (on music bulletin board) for a brief tech interview which will take place on January 4th. Fill out the tech interview form and the show contract, and bring them to your interview. Set Painting (5+) Assists with painting and possible construction of set pieces. Set painting will take place on weekday nights and weekend days TBA. 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 Music Operator (1) Will work closely with the sound designer and music director. Will operate the show’s accompaniment (music) 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 (1-2) Will work closely with the lighting designer and director. Will assist in running the light board during the show and during all tech rehearsals. Prop Master/Mistress (1) Responsible for working with the Director and Stage Manager for coordinating the collection and construction of all props used in the production. Responsible for organizing all props as to simplify use by the actors. Must store all props after each rehearsal and production. Responsible for returning all borrowed props at the end of the production. 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. Tickets Selling (1+) tickets at lunch and/or working at the ticket table on performance nights. Run Crew (8+) This group moves the scenery during the show, when needed. Will work with the Stage Managers and Director. Ushers Show (10+) ticket-holders to their seats, taking tickets, handing out programs. Will be needed for show nights, as well as one meeting beforehand to discuss job. Lobby Manager (1) Assists lobby parents with setup and maintenance of lobby tables, including tickets, raffles, refreshments, etc. Some lobby experience is preferred. Must be available for all performances, and at least one meeting beforehand. Parkergrams (4+) Selling and delivering Parkergrams (notes and/or flowers for cast and crew delivered during intermission). Must be available during performances. Raffle Selling (4+) raffle tickets before the show and during intermission. Must be available during performances. Refreshments Assists with setup and sales of refreshments during intermission. Must be available during performances. 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. Is the authority figure 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 (8+) Will have a workshop to learn the proper execution of show hair styles. Will be in charge of styling hair for the final dress rehearsals and all performances. Will work with the parent volunteers. Make-up (8+) Will have a workshop to learn the proper application of stage make-up and then will be in charge of applying make-up for the final dress rehearsals and all performances. Will work with the parent volunteers. Wardrobe Master/Mistress (1) Works closely with the Costume Coordinator. Responsible for organization of all costume pieces at rehearsals and performances. Responsible for coordinating packing away of costume pieces during strike. Must attend all performances, dress rehearsals and final weeks of rehearsals, and will be asked to attend rehearsals when costume fittings will take place. Wardrobe (5+) Helps with organizing, distributing, and collecting costumes before and after performances and rehearsals beginning in February. Wardrobe crew may also be needed to assist with finding and/or making costumes before this time. Curtain Chief (1) Responsible for working with the Director and Stage Manager in coordinating curtain cues during the production. Must have knowledge of the curtain system and must ensure that the curtains are properly secured during the performances. Spotlight Operator (2) Runs the spotlight during the rehearsals and performances. Will work closely with Lighting Designer and Light Board Operator. .