Stage Crew!

Stage Manager: A stage manager is the head of the production.  They oversee all aspects of the production and work directly with the directorial team.  They are expected to oversee set design team, costumers and costume design team, properties manager, house manager and ushers, and the technical team (sound and lights).   The stage manager must keep an accurate record of crew members attendance and progress and be able to keep the directorial team up to date.  The stage manager should be able to monitor supply needs and orders as the production develops.  Before the show, the Stage Manager oversees the House Manager and team of Ushers in set up of the Commons for the performance.  During the show, the stage manager should lead and orchestrate set changes and reinforce property management.  After the show, the Stage Manager should make sure all costumes have been safely stored, properties are safely stored, all technical gear has been properly broken down and stored, and the makeup counters and changing rooms have been cleaned and cleared.  A stage manager should be trusted to show strong leadership and encouragement of the crew.  Location: Stage & House (The Commons)

Qualities/Skills:

• Leadership, collaborative, and communication skills

• Organization, Creativity, Basic knowledge of tools of production (painting, costuming, lights, sound)

• Must attend all meetings, rehearsals and performances

• Must be a 7th or 8th grader

Costumer/Costume Design: Costumer/Costume Design is in charge of selection, collection, and ordering of costumes for all cast members.  The Costume/Costume Design Lead may also look to designing and creating costumes.  Looking for someone with strong problem solving skills as well as excellent record keeping.  Student should be a creative thinker and have a basic understanding of clothing conditioning and upkeep.  Student should be able to sew and repair costumes when needed.  Student may be asked to contact and travel to other schools for resources.  Costumer/Costume Design approves all costumes worn on stage.

Location: Costume Vault in White Hall, Costume Closets on Stage

Qualities/Skills:

• Basic knowledge of sewing, conditioning and a sense of design

• Effective communication skills

• Original, Open-Minded

• Must be a 7th or 8th grader

Costumer’s Assistant:  An assistant costumer  helps the costumer with coming up with creative costume ideas and applying them to the actor’s characters. They are also in charge of maintaining and reparing costume pieces.

Qualities/Skills:

• Basic knowledge of sewing, and a sense of design

• Effective communication skills

• Original, Open-Minded

• Must be a 6th or 7th grader

Prop Master: A prop master is in charge of ordering and/or creating all properties for the show.  They are responsible for setting up and maintaining the props table during the show.   They are responsible for making sure performers have correct properties throughout the show.  The Prop Master is also  part of the stage team and will help with set transitions.  

Qualities/Skills:

• Clever, Imaginative

• Craft and repair skills

• Knowledge of different mediums 

• Effective communication skills

Artistic Designer: Works to create original designs for backdrops and set pieces for the show.  Oversees painters and construction of sets.  Maintains brushes and paint supplies and effectively communicates with the Stage Manager and Directorial Team when supplies need to be ordered.  May contribute to any and all artwork associated with the performances, including t-shirt design, poster design, and program design.

• Imaginative

• Building skills

• Painting skills

• Drawing skills

• Knowledge of different mediums 

• Effective communication skills

• Must be a 7th or 8th grader

Painter: Works under Artistic Designer to create original designs for backdrops and set pieces for the show.  Contributes to painting and artwork in support of the show.  Maintains brushes and paint supplies and effectively communicates with the Artistic Designer when supplies need to be ordered.

• Imaginative

• Building skills

• Painting skills

• Drawing skills

• Knowledge of different mediums 

• Effective communication skills

• May be any grade

Lighting Engineer: Works with Stage Manager to create lighting plot for show.  Runs lighting board and spotlights during performances.  Must be a quick thinker who is very familiar with the script and can make quick decisions when there are changes during live performance.  Responsible for set up and breakdown of the lighting board, and spotlights before and after every rehearsal and performance.  

• Technical understanding  

• Artistic Vision

• Care and Maintenance of Electronic Tools

Sound Engineer: Works with Stage Manager to create sound plot for show.  Runs sound board and spotlights during performances.  Must be a quick thinker who is very familiar with the script and can make quick decisions when there are changes during live performance.  Responsible for set up and breakdown of the soundboard, monitors and Ipad before and after every rehearsal and performance.   

• Technical understanding  

• Artistic Vision

• Care and Maintenance of Electronic Tools

House Manager: Works with Ticket Sales and Concessions on nights of show.  In charge of reservations and ordering of concessions and set up on nights of show.  Must be able to effectively communicate with customers attending and problem solve when needs arise.  In charge of ushers.  Responsible for the set up and breakdown of the Commons before and after the performance.

• Organizational skills

• Communication skills

• Strong record keeping