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Stage Crew is a subsection for Drama Club and provides technical support for all events that are held in the auditorium. In addition to our five yearly Drama Club productions, we also provide technical support for numerous events, assemblies, concerts, club meetings, rentals and more every year.
Leadership and Contact Info
Faculty:
Technical Director: Mr. Charlie Cooper, [email protected]
Student Leadership:
Co-Stage Managers: Alex Olguin, [email protected]
Grace Deane, [email protected]
Head of Sound: Izzy Levinthal, [email protected]
Props Head: Teagan Dunn, [email protected]
Lead Spot Operator: JJ Levinthal, [email protected]
Meetings and Commitment
Stage Crew is zero commitment for most meetings. No prior experience is necessary. This club meets year round. Meetings are held most weeks for a variable number of days, generally from 3-4:30 after school.
However, to be a part of the Run Crew for “tech week”, a week in which a show is being held, one must be available on all required days, typically six days (Monday to Saturday), for an extended period after school. Most rehearsals in tech week end around 7-8pm with days with shows ending around 9-10pm. You will sign up for tech week the week before.
Location
Meetings are held in the Auditorium. The auditorium is opposite the orchestra room 167 and between the new Plaza Entrance and the senior parking lot. Please enter through interior doors opposite of the orchestra room 167 or opposite the band room.
Dress
While not specifically required we ask that you wear close-toed shoes as stage crew works around heavy sets, wood, nails and screws. Gloves and safety glasses are not required, though they are provided if necessary.
Drama Club Meeting
September 14, 3:15-4:00pm
October:
Freshman Show:
The Nerd
Shows: October 13-15
Tech week: October 10-15
Construction: weeks of September 19, 26 and October 3.
November
Fall Show:
Clue: On Stage
Shows: November 17-19
Tech week: November 14-17
Construction: weeks of October 31 and November 7
The Nutcracker Ballet
Shows: November 26-27
Tech week: November 21-27
*Paid Positions Available*
December:
Holiday Concert
Dates unknown
January:
Mr. Hinsdale Pageant
Shows: Dates unknown
Tech week: Dates unknown
February:
Winter Play
Shows: February 10-11
Tech week: February 6-11
Construction: Weeks of January 23, 30
March:
Variety Show
Shows: Dates unknown
Tech week: Dates unknown
Spring Break Construction for Musical
(March 27-31)
April:
Spring Musical:
Urinetown
Shows: April 20-22
Tech week: April 17-22
Construction: Weeks of April 3, 10
May:
24-Hour Show
Show: Date unknown
Tech week: Same day as show
Construction: Same day as show
Departments
Construction
The construction team comprises the whole of stage crew. You will learn how to construct sets on stage using various power and manual tools. Woodwork, painting, cleaning, maintenance, is also part of the responsibilities for construction crew. Tools used include drills, saws, wrenches, screwdrivers, levels, clams, lifts, squares, measuring tapes, and more.
Lighting
Lighting technicians prep lights for shows hanging in various high-powered stage lights on light racks, booms, and in the catwalk. They also program the lighting board, create the lighting design, and run lights during shows.
Sound
The sound department oversees all aspects of sound design. This includes wired and wireless microphones, music, effects and more. If you like exploring electronics and computers this department is for you.
Props
Props (short for properties) is responsible for all props used by actors in our six yearly productions. Props people must maintain and manage a large inventory of props (both small items as well as larger ones like furniture) in our prop store room, organize them for shows and make sure actors get the proper props during shows.
Follow Spots
Follow Spot operators work high up in the catwalk spotlighting actors on stage. Spot operators must be able to work in a hot environment for an extended period of time, have a steady hand and not be afraid of heights.
Stage Hands
Stage hands work in productions on stage moving scenery pieces and props on and off stage.
Stage Management
There are numerous leadership roles attainable in stage crew. The student head of stage crew is the stage manager who oversees all departments. Each department also has their own heads. To attain a leadership role, one must devote a significant amount of time and effort, attending all meetings and becoming the head of their respective department, usually over the course of at least a year.
Text @33gf663 to 81010
Stage Crew is a subsection for Drama Club and provides technical support for all events that are held in the auditorium. In addition to our five yearly Drama Club productions, we also provide technical support for numerous events, assemblies, concerts, club meetings, rentals and more every year.
Leadership and Contact Info
Faculty:
Technical Director: Mr. Charlie Cooper, [email protected]
Student Leadership:
Co-Stage Managers: Alex Olguin, [email protected]
Grace Deane, [email protected]
Head of Sound: Izzy Levinthal, [email protected]
Props Head: Teagan Dunn, [email protected]
Lead Spot Operator: JJ Levinthal, [email protected]
Meetings and Commitment
Stage Crew is zero commitment for most meetings. No prior experience is necessary. This club meets year round. Meetings are held most weeks for a variable number of days, generally from 3-4:30 after school.
However, to be a part of the Run Crew for “tech week”, a week in which a show is being held, one must be available on all required days, typically six days (Monday to Saturday), for an extended period after school. Most rehearsals in tech week end around 7-8pm with days with shows ending around 9-10pm. You will sign up for tech week the week before.
Location
Meetings are held in the Auditorium. The auditorium is opposite the orchestra room 167 and between the new Plaza Entrance and the senior parking lot. Please enter through interior doors opposite of the orchestra room 167 or opposite the band room.
Dress
While not specifically required we ask that you wear close-toed shoes as stage crew works around heavy sets, wood, nails and screws. Gloves and safety glasses are not required, though they are provided if necessary.
Drama Club Meeting
September 14, 3:15-4:00pm
October:
Freshman Show:
The Nerd
Shows: October 13-15
Tech week: October 10-15
Construction: weeks of September 19, 26 and October 3.
November
Fall Show:
Clue: On Stage
Shows: November 17-19
Tech week: November 14-17
Construction: weeks of October 31 and November 7
The Nutcracker Ballet
Shows: November 26-27
Tech week: November 21-27
*Paid Positions Available*
December:
Holiday Concert
Dates unknown
January:
Mr. Hinsdale Pageant
Shows: Dates unknown
Tech week: Dates unknown
February:
Winter Play
Shows: February 10-11
Tech week: February 6-11
Construction: Weeks of January 23, 30
March:
Variety Show
Shows: Dates unknown
Tech week: Dates unknown
Spring Break Construction for Musical
(March 27-31)
April:
Spring Musical:
Urinetown
Shows: April 20-22
Tech week: April 17-22
Construction: Weeks of April 3, 10
May:
24-Hour Show
Show: Date unknown
Tech week: Same day as show
Construction: Same day as show
Departments
Construction
The construction team comprises the whole of stage crew. You will learn how to construct sets on stage using various power and manual tools. Woodwork, painting, cleaning, maintenance, is also part of the responsibilities for construction crew. Tools used include drills, saws, wrenches, screwdrivers, levels, clams, lifts, squares, measuring tapes, and more.
Lighting
Lighting technicians prep lights for shows hanging in various high-powered stage lights on light racks, booms, and in the catwalk. They also program the lighting board, create the lighting design, and run lights during shows.
Sound
The sound department oversees all aspects of sound design. This includes wired and wireless microphones, music, effects and more. If you like exploring electronics and computers this department is for you.
Props
Props (short for properties) is responsible for all props used by actors in our six yearly productions. Props people must maintain and manage a large inventory of props (both small items as well as larger ones like furniture) in our prop store room, organize them for shows and make sure actors get the proper props during shows.
Follow Spots
Follow Spot operators work high up in the catwalk spotlighting actors on stage. Spot operators must be able to work in a hot environment for an extended period of time, have a steady hand and not be afraid of heights.
Stage Hands
Stage hands work in productions on stage moving scenery pieces and props on and off stage.
Stage Management
There are numerous leadership roles attainable in stage crew. The student head of stage crew is the stage manager who oversees all departments. Each department also has their own heads. To attain a leadership role, one must devote a significant amount of time and effort, attending all meetings and becoming the head of their respective department, usually over the course of at least a year.