Job Descriptions

(Well, I’ve been given this job, but how do I do it)?

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR (if used)

- Is responsible for all technical aspects and effects in show.

- Acquires lighting person.

- Oversees designing and hanging lighting plot.

- Arranges for operators and a lighting script unless a separate lighting designer is used.

- Acquires a sound person.

- Assures sound production is done early, so actors can practice timing with actual effects.

- Supplies operator and a sound script.

- Builds and runs (if requested) any special effects required.

- Acquires any lighting and sound materials needed

- gels and bulbs

-blank tape and sound effect records/C.D.'s

- Another important aspect of this job, is making sure all techies actually know their job. Many think they do, but don't!

- If T.D. is not used, these same requirements apply to the lighting and sound designers. Special effects become the headache of the S.M.