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welcome to the light & sound shop!

GENERAL GUIDELINES

  • Students report directly to the Lighting & Sound Supervisor.

  • This crew involves hanging and focusing lights, as well as setting up sound equipment, for one or more productions.  You may be asked to lift heavy objects.  You may get dirty.  You may be asked to climb ladders or work at heights.

  • No experience is necessary.

  • You will be graded on your attendance, participation and willingness to learn.

  • If uncomfortable doing something asked of you, please say so immediately; you will not be penalized.    

  • Failure to follow proper safety protocols will negatively impact your grade and can result in dismissal from the crew.

  • Prior to commencing your crew assignment, please review the guidelines linked below regarding PPE and General Safety Practices, as these apply to all individuals working in all shops.

  • If unclear on how to do something, particularly if using tools, be sure to ask - the only "stupid question" is the one you don't ask!

  • Students must sign in and out for their shift; a supervisor signature is required (this can be a member of the Shop Staff or the Lighting & Sound Supervisor).

BOARD OPERATORS ("OPS")

Students may also sign up to work as Board Operators (both Light Board and Sound Board) for productions.  These positions do not work on a regular weekly basis but rather during a concentration of a few weeks surrounding a production opening.  Please see Production Run Crew for more information on what these positions entail.

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