THEA 226: Concert Touring

• Solve problems in concert touring through the ability to interpret working drawings and plots in the set up of lights, sound and staging systems
• Demonstrate knowledge on the set up and operation of static and intelligent lighting consoles to include but not limited to ETC EOS Ti, GrandMA2 and 3, and HOG 4.
• Demonstrate knowledge on the set up and operation of digital and analog sound consoles
• Demonstrate proficiency in the skills required for a concert touring crew member.
• Demonstrate and employ basic skills to address the technical demands of a live concert production.
• Execute the responsibilities in pre-rig, show run, and strike

1. Preparation for concert production including necessary touring techniques.
2. Identify and safely utilize appropriate tools to fulfill concert requirements for performance.
3. Basic technical theatre terminology.
4. Recognize and demonstrate collaborative responsibilities with the promoter, designers, and crew supervisors.
5. Demonstrate and apply basic skills in running a concert.
6. Create, maintain or construct basic concert production elements.

Guided instruction in...

1. rigging, hanging, circuiting and focusing of lighting instruments.
2. followspot operation.
3. operating a static and intelligent lighting control console.
4. lighting crew work.
5. control protocol signal path.
6. reading concert lighting plots.
7. basic electrical requirements for a live sound system.
8. basic live sound system signal path
9. sound component set up.
10. sound crew work.
11. stage truss assembly and rigging
12. staging assembly and safety check
13. reading scenic design plans.
14. backstage etiquette.
15. backstage responsibilities.
16. stage crew work.
17. backstage safety procedures.                                        
18. venue survey