Download Technical Theatre Application Packets

Technical Theatre Application Packets
Thank you for your interest in participating in Capital High School’s winter production
and DramaFest. Putting on a quality production requires the work of a lot of talented
people. In order to continue to build on our program, it is essential that students have the
opportunity to learn and try new jobs throughout their years at CHS. Therefore, it is my
vision that students in the following leadership roles act as teachers to younger or newer
students of the theatre. I may assign assistants to different jobs with the expectation that
students may teach each other the tricks of the trade. Below is a list of job descriptions
and the skills necessary to do these jobs.
The asterisk (*) indicates jobs that need to be filled by a junior or senior.
Job Descriptions
*Technical Director is responsible for the overall direction of all technical aspects of the
production. He/She works closely with the Director on all issues, making sure that the
Director’s vision is heard and created. The Technical Director must be a strong leader,
earning the trust and respect of his/her crew leaders and crews; must be responsible and
able to follow directions. This person must be able to delegate work to others.
*Stage Manager runs the show during the production and is the Director’s “right hand
man/woman.” Other responsibilities include leading actors in warm-ups, writing
blocking into the Director’s script, calling lines to actors during rehearsals, assisting with
many other miscellaneous matters, and most importantly, calling the cues during the
performance. This individual must be a strong leader, earning the trust of the cast and
crew; must be responsible and able to follow directions.
Set Designer, after reading/analyzing the play and then discussing the vision with the
Director, creates a detailed design of the set. Individual should be a visual artist, capable
of drawing both a bird’s eye view and a detailed audience view of the set (building a
model would also be helpful). The Set Designer also coordinates the colors, tones, and
shades to be used in the set, and will need to work closely with lighting, props and
costumes to coordinate colors, tones and shades. This individual needs to be able to meet
deadlines, work with the Master Carpenter and Scenic Artist during construction of the
set, and dress the set for production.
*Master Carpenter is responsible for the construction of a safe set. This individual
must have skills to lead a group in constructing the set, needs to work well with the set
designer, and should have some previous experience in set construction. This person will
be responsible for keeping his/her crew safe and the tools and space picked up, swept and
organized.
Scenic Artist is responsible for the painting of the set. This individual may lead a crew
in painting the set pieces or may paint the set on his/her own. This individual should
have some painting experience and be able to create different effects through paint. The
scenic artist will be responsible for maintaining the paint, brushes and the paint room.
Lighting Designer is responsible for setting up and running the lights for the production.
This individual may have a crew to assist with spot lights or to help set up for the
production.
Sound Designer is responsible for identifying, locating and taping or producing live all
the sounds needed for the production. He/She will run the soundboard during technical
rehearsals and performances.
Props Master is responsible for identifying, locating, building, borrowing, gathering,
caring for and returning all set furniture, dressings, and props needed for the production.
This individual must be very organized.
Costume Designer is responsible for identifying, building, buying, borrowing, caring for
and returning all costumes and accessories needed by the actors in the production. Most
often actors will find their own costumes, but the costume designer should work closely
with the actors to ensure quality costumes for the production.
Make-up Artist is responsible for identifying needed make-up for the production and
assisting actors in applying stage make-up and hair styling for their characters.
*Publicist is responsible for planning and executing a poster and publicity campaign to
promote the production. This individual will need to secure artwork for the poster and Tshirts. He/She will write a press release to be sent to local newspapers, television and
radio stations. The publicist must be reliable and able to meet important deadlines.
Program Editor prepares the hard copy of the program which will be presented to the
audience. He/She should have an eye for detail and have strong editing skills. This
individual will also gather biographies from each participant in the production.
*House Manager is responsible for the “house” or the auditorium during the production.
He/She will recruit and train ushers, enforce rules of theatre etiquette, inform the stage
manager when the “house” is ready for the production to begin, and work with the ushers
in cleaning up the auditorium after the show.
Crew members work under one of these individuals. These are the “worker bees” that
really make things happen. They must be good at following directions and hard working.
Tech Application –And Then They Came for Me/ DRAMAFEST
Name:
Grade:
Phone:
Email:
Identify which production(s) you’d like to hold a position for:
And Then They Came for Me
The Brother Grimm Spectaculthon
A Dark Genius
Number the top three positions you’d most like to hold:
(The asterisk (*) indicates jobs that need to be filled by a junior or senior.)
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*Technical Director
*Stage Manager
Set Designer
*Master Carpenter
Scenic Artist
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Props Master
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Costume Designer
Make-up Artist
*Publicist
Program Editor
*House Manager
Assistant
Crew
Usher
List all previous experiences with technical theatre; include the name of the
productions, theatre groups and positions you held.
What skills do you have that make you the best candidate for your desired
position?
Do you plan on auditioning for the production? Yes / No
If yes, are you interested in both a technical position and a role? Please
explain:
DEADLINE: Applications due to Ms. Cummins by 4:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, November 26