NOTES—TECH THEATRE EXPLORATION THE STAGE CREW CONSISTS OF

NOTES—TECH THEATRE EXPLORATION THE STAGE CREW CONSISTS OF

NOTES—TECH THEATRE EXPLORATION

NOTES—TECH THEATRE EXPLORATION

THE STAGE CREW

Consists of groups of people working on set construction, props, lighting, sound, costumes and makeup
Supervised by technical director
- SET CONSTRUCTION CREW
  - builds and paints the structures on which the actors perform
    - design is conceived by set designer

later becomes the shifting or running crew: crew that changes the set from scene to scene during the production of the play

PROPERTIES (PROPS) CREW

in charge of gathering and organizing props

prop: anything actors handle onstage, as well as furniture or any items used to enhance the set
crew is managed by the Prop master

LIGHTING CREW

Lighting crew places lights and runs light board during the show
Lighting is any illumination of the set and actors during the performance; needed

Lighting designer decides

Responsible for collecting, preparing and running the sound during a performance
Sound includes

Sound designer decides

COSTUME CREW

Responsible for sewing, repairing and cleaning costumes

Costume designer chooses or designs costumes

MAKEUP CREW

Refers to cosmetics, hairstyling, false hair and false features
- Traditionally in theatre, makeup is applied by the actors
- When makeup is complicated/specialized, a crew of makeup artists apply, supervised by makeup designer

SET CONSTRUCTION AND PROP CREWS
- Located in scene shop
  - Primary workspace for both crews
  - Characterized by
    - high ceilings and large doors (essential when building and moving big set pieces)
    - multiple work spaces
    - storage areas

Basic Tools

Hand tools
- Measuring tools
- Marking tools
- Hammers
- Cutting tools
- Drilling tools
- Pliers
- Screwdrivers
- Wrenches
- Painting tools
  - Power tools
- Stationary cutting tools
- Portable cutting tools
- Portable drilling tools

Hardware, Materials and Supplies

SET CONSTRUCTION BASICS

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