THEA 127: Technical Theatre Crew Lead

• solve problems in technical theatre by leading a crew in the construction or set up of sets, lights and sound
• have knowledge on the set up, operation and programming of static lighting consoles to include but not limited to ETC express, ETC Insight and ETC expression, GrandMA, HOG, Virtuoso and Avolites
• have knowledge on the set up, operation and programming of digital and analog sound consoles.
• demonstrate proficiency in the skills required to lead a technical theatre crew.
• demonstrate and employ leadership skills to address the technical demands of a theatrical production.
• execute the leadership responsibilities in technical rehearsals, during production run, and strike

1. Assignment to production and performance lead responsibilities
2. Preparation for production including necessary theatrical techniques for a crew lead.
3. Identify and safely utilize appropriate tools to fulfill production requirements for performance.
4. Technical theatre terminology.
5. Recognize and demonstrate collaborative responsibilities with the director, stage manager, and designers.
6. Demonstrate and apply leadership skills in running a production.
7. Create, maintain or construct production elements.

Guided instruction in...

1. leading a crew in hardware differentiation.
2. leading a crew on the hanging, circuiting and focusing of lighting instruments.
3. leading a followspot crew.
4. leading the set up of a static and moving lighting control console.
5. lead lighting technician crew work.
6. control protocol signal path.
7. reading stage lighting plots.
8. live sound system signal path,
9. electrical requirements for a live sound system.
10. lead a sound crew on audio component set up.
11. lead sound crew work.
12. lead a strike 
13. reading scenic design plans.
14. backstage etiquette.
15. backstage responsibilities.
16. stage crew work.
17. backstage safety procedures.