Running  Crew Information  

Running Crew is the crew of people who run the show. They are there during the shows and do everything backstage. 

* Denotes that you would be wearing a headset during the show.

All these positions are fairly large responsibilitys and work in tandem with one another.

Stage Manager* - The stage manager will sit in the booth and will call all lighting and sound cues as well as scenic changes and any other technical function that will need to be cued during a performance. The stage manager will also act as a student leader for their production and serve as a liaison between the technical director and the rest of the crew. Finally, they will be responsible for maintaining and documenting a show and calling scripts as well as attending rehearsals and assisting the show director. 

Assistant Stage Manager* - There are always two assistant stage managers who are ready to fill the role of stage manager at the drop of a hat. ASMs will be on headset and will be backstage, one on each side of the stage. They will work with the stage manager to organize and execute any technical functions that take place backstage. They will also lead each group of stagehands in scenic changes or any special effects.

A1 Mixer- The mixer will sit at the bridge in the house and is responsible for mixing all of the actor mics for the run of the production. They will program and run mixing scenes using the console and will EQ (equalize) each actor prior to opening night. They are also responsible for conducting mic and speaker checks each night.

A2 Mich Tech* - The mic technician is a backstage resource for audio that will work closely with the mixer. Their job is to assist the mixer and actors during mic checks and manage and perform basic repairs for mic packs backstage. If there are any issues with an actors’ mic the mic tech is the first person to attempt to fix the issue.

Playback Sound Operator* - The Playback Sound Operator will sit in the house next to the mixer and will be responsible for triggering all of the sound cues. The Playback Sound Op will manage editing, level set, and file creation in live audio program QLab.

Light board Operator* - The light board operator will sit in the booth in the house and will operate the lighting console. They will trigger all lighting cues, operate house and work lights, manage special effects such as hazers, 

Spotlight Operator* - This isn't always needed for every show. There are always two spotlight operators one that covers stage left and one that covers stage right. This role is responsible for taking the que from the stage manager at the correct time and lighting up the correct person or part of the stage. This role needs to know the show like the back of their hand that way they know exactly where to point the spotlight. 

Fly Rail Captain* - This isn't always needed for every show. The fly rail captain is one of the fly rail operators and is responsible for taking the que from the stage manager and telling the other fly rail operators what line to bring in and when. This role is a very large responsibility as fly rail can be a very dangerous operation.

Fly Rail Operator - This isn't always needed for every show. There can be 1-3 fly rail operators and they are responsible for taking the cue from the fly rail captain about when to bring in a line and what to bring in. This role is a large responsibility as fly rail can be very dangerous so you need to always be listening. 

Stagehand  - You will be part of a small team backstage on one of two sides of the theater. You will act as a general technician and assist with anything needed backstage. This could include moving scenery and set pieces, handing off or organizing props, running curtains, or assisting in special effects. This is an excellent position for freshmen or those new to tech theater.

Any further questions should be directed to Ms. Amy Lord, Brady Rosales, Claire Raue, and/or Mia Szczepanik