upcoming Crewing information 

Fall Play

You can’t take it with you ( 2020 revised version)

Interview : August 25,2026 3:30-5 / room 617

What to bring: Filled out Applications

Show Dates : Nov 4-7

Positions Available:

Stage Manager – The Stage Manager (SM) is responsible for recording the director's decisions about blocking and notes for the actors, keeping track of logistical and scheduling details and communicating needs to the production team. Stage managers also maintain schedules, call cues during performances and coordinate the work of designers and stage crews. Duties and responsibilities vary by director and production, but typically stage managers provide the practical and organizational support to the director, actors, designers, stage crew and technicians throughout the production process. This position reports to the Director and Technical Director.

Assistant Stage Manager - The Assistant Stage Manager (ASM) assists the SM in all aspects of providing practical and organizational support to all members of the production team. Generally, ASMs will also arrive a half hour before each rehearsal to sweep the space, set out props and furniture pieces, and prepare other rehearsal necessities as requested by the director. Generally, the stage management team will also stay a half hour after rehearsals to restore the space, put away props and furniture pieces, and send out rehearsal calls and reports. This position reports to the Director, SM and Technical Director.

Asst. Scene Designer – The Assistant Scene Designer (ASD) assists the Scene Designer (SD) in the design of scenic elements and design/selection of all properties for a production. The ASD may do detailed work on specific elements of the design, or more general work across the entire body of design creation. The position will vary with designers, and productions. The ASD assists as directed to aid in the realization of the production. This position reports to the Scene Designer.

Lighting Designer – The Lighting Designer (LD) is responsible for designing all lighting elements, including collaborating in any illuminated scenic elements or properties, for a production. The LD collaborates with the director and designers of the production, incorporating all technical needs, to achieve a unified vision. The LD supplies all needed information, including light plot, section, and paperwork, to the Technical Director (TD) and Master Electrician (ME) for facilitating the realization of the production.

Asst. Lighting Designer – The Assistant Lighting Designer (ALD) assists the Lighting Designer (LD) in the design of lighting for a production. The ALD may do detailed work on specific elements of the design, or more general work across the entire body of design creation. The position will vary with designers, and productions. The ALD assists as directed to aid in the realization of the production

Sound Designer – The Sound Designer is responsible for designing all aural elements, including live and recorded effects, and reinforcement, for a production. The Sound Designer collaborates with the director and designers of the production, incorporating all technical needs, to achieve a unified vision. The Sound Designer supplies all needed information, including sound plot, equipment plan and sections, and paperwork, to the Technical Director (TD) and Master Electrician (ME) for facilitating the realization of the production

Asst. Sound Designer – The Assistant Sound Designer assists the Sound Designer in the design of sound for a production. The Assistant Sound Designer may do detailed work on specific elements of the design, or more general work across the entire body of design creation. The position will vary with designers, and productions. The Assistant Sound Designer assists as directed to aid in the realization of the production.

Properties Manager – The Properties Manager (Props Manager) is responsible for the acquisition of all rehearsal and performance properties of a production. This may include pulling from stock, purchasing, modifying, or construction. The Props Manager collaborates with the Scene Designer and Director of a production concerning the look and use of the properties to achieve a unified vision. The Props Manager may collaborate with the Lighting Designer and Master Electrician for illuminated properties, or Sound Designer for those with aural elements. The Props Manager supplies all needed information, including detailed props lists, shop plans, budgets, and shopping orders to the Technical Director for facilitating the realization of the production.

Costume Designer - The Costume Designer (CD) is responsible for the design and selection of all costume elements for a production. The CD collaborates with the director and designers of the production, incorporating all technical needs, to achieve a unified vision. The CD supplies all needed information, including drawings, research, costume plots, color palettes, notes and samples for facilitating the realization of the production. This position reports to the Director.

Assistant Costume Designer - The Assistant Costume Designer (ACD) assists the Costume Designer (CD) in the design of costumes for a production. The ACD may do detailed work on specific elements of the design, or more general work across the entire body of design creation. The position will vary with designers, and productions. They assist as directed to aid in the realization of the production.

Hair and Makeup Designer - The Hair and Makeup Designer (HMD) is responsible for the design and selection of all hair and makeup elements for a production. The HMD collaborates with the director and designers of the production, incorporating all technical needs, to achieve a unified vision. The HMD supplies all needed information, including drawings, research, and styling of wigs, choice of color pallets, training of crews, notes and samples for facilitating the realization of the production. This position reports to the CD, Director and other Designers. 

Assistant Hair and Makeup Designer - The Assistant Hair and Makeup designer assists the Hair and Makeup Designer and other assistants in the completion of necessary tasks, and may design a small group of hair and makeup looks as agreed upon by the CD and HMD. The AHMD will attend crew training, all dress rehearsals, and strike. This position reports to the Costume Designer. This position reports to the CD and HMD. air of the Department and the production Director.

Publicity Manager - The Publicity (Marketing) Manager is responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of all publicity and program elements for a production. The Publicity Manager collaborates with the the Director to ensure that prompt, correct and engaging publicity materials are posted and/or sent to various news sources. The Publicity manager compiles all needed information, including designs, cast and crew lists, director’s notes and other elements needed for publicity and program.

CREWS

Front of House Manager – The Front of House Manager (FOH) is responsible for recruiting and training ushers for every production, and coordinating the setup of Will Call tables and lobby displays with the Box Office and Director. During the run of each show, the FOH Manager coordinates the duties of all ushers, obtains and collates all tickets and communicates needs with the Box Office. The ultimate responsibility for the FOH Manager is to ensure the comfort and safety of our patrons. In the case of an emergency, it is the responsibility of the FOH Manager to ensure the evacuation of the theatre and/or communication with campus safety.

Ushers - Ushers are responsible for handing out programs, tearing ticket stubs and helping to seat audience members. Ultimately, they are responsible for the comfort and safety of patrons and the easy flow of patrons from the lobbies into the house. This position reports to the Head of Arts Administration, the FOH Manager and the Director. Hours on this position vary according to the needs of the FOH Manager.

Light Board Operator – The Light Board Operator (LBO) is the electrician responsible for running the light board during all technical & dress rehearsals, brush-ups, and performances. This position reports artistically to the Lighting Designer.

Sound Board Operator – The Sound Board Operator (SBO) is the electrician responsible for running the light board during all technical & dress rehearsals, brush-ups, and performances. This position reports artistically and technically to the Sound Designer.

Scenery/Props Run Crew – The Scenery and Props Run Crew members assist the Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Managers in the handling of props and movement of scenery during all technical and dress rehearsals, brush-ups, and performances. This position reports artistically to the Scenery Designer, and technically to the Stage Manager. S

Costume Run Crew - The Costume Run Crews (CRC) are the costumers who assist the Costume Designer and Assistant Costume Designers in the handling of costumes during all technical and dress rehearsals, brush-ups, and performances. This position reports artistically to the Costume Designer, and technically to the Stage Manager.

Hair and Makeup Run Crew - The Hair and Makeup Run Crews (HMRC) assist the Hair and Makeup Designer and Assistant Hair and Makeup Designers in the execution of hair and makeup design plots during all technical & dress rehearsals, brush-ups, and performances. This position reports artistically to the Costume Designer, Hair and Makeup Designers and technically to the Stage Manager.

Most Lead Design Positions are filled through the CTE Technical Theatre Class when possible . For more information about the CTE technical theatre pathway please contact Ms. Ybarra .