These are back stage techies. Typically, 2 crew are assigned to each wing.
The jobs are:
Traveler operator
R-legs
L-legs
Flies
Grips, 1 or 2 to sweep, run errands, hang & focus, change lamps/gels, etc.
In general these crew members must be present at all technical rehearsals and all performances.
This crew must have a working knowledge of everything back stage. (curtains, legs, flies etc.)
These people need to be attentive to the needs of the visitors and yet stay out of the way.
Most of the work of this crew is done between techs and shows but they need to be on call at all times.
Each crew member should have a clipboard or notebook to write down any special things that need to be done for each show. This is especially important since shows do not usually tech in the same sequence that they are performed. These notes should include such things as:
Who runs travelers?
Start with travelers open or close?
spike tape color?
location of portable stair units
rigging positions
who sets the legs
Cyclorama in or out
Which travelers are in or out
Any special equipment, furniture or props being borrowed from the host
Host crew should not help with visitor sets unless asked to do so.
Host crew should sweep the stage & wings between each rehearsal & show. This is part of the job. Do not wait to be told to sweep as the stage manager will be busy orienting the next company.
Host crew should check and fix spike tape between rehearsals and shows. This is part of the job. Do not wait to be told to check and fix spike tape.