Amphi Tech Theatre Job Overview
A Stagehand is a person who helps ‘run’ the show behind the scenes.
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During a show, this could mean:
o Moving sets on stage
o Performing quick costume and prop changes
o Operating the curtain
Outside of a show, a stagehand’s responsibilities include:
o Knowledge of the prop and costume inventory
o Knowledge of knots & rigging techniques
o Setting the stage with curtains and marking positions on the stage
o Assisting lighting technicians with the stage electrics
Working towards becoming a stagehand gives you the following privileges:
o Apprentice Stagehands are trusted to operate the electrics and are given their own personal
rope to use outside of the theatre & practice their skills
o Working Stagehands are permitted to use the Comm system before and during shows and
can work basic shows in the theatre
o Master Stagehands can work behind the scenes during advanced shows and can be
considered for the role of Stage Manager in future shows
A Builder is a person who constructs the sets for a show and builds
structures that could help improve the shop or theatre.
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To assist with a show, this could mean:
o Building the platforms and flats necessary for the show
o Painting scenery and knowing proper painting techniques
o Creating scale diagrams for sets & scenery that will eventually be built
Within the shop, a builder’s responsibilities include:
o Knowing how to use all of the tools in the shop, including the power tools
o Demonstrating proper safety precautions and using tools effectively and accurately
o Contributing ideas & projects to help with the upkeep & organization of the shop space
o Using design programs such as AutoCAD and Google Sketchup to create digital designs
Working towards becoming a builder gives you the following privileges:
o Apprentice Builders are trusted to operate the Jigsaws and Power Sanders
o Worker Builders are trusted to operate the Circular Saw with supervision
o Master Builders are trusted to operate the Chop / Mitre saw with supervision
Amphi Tech Theatre Job Overview
A Lighting Designer is a person in charge of creating and managing the
lighting for a show.
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During a show, this could mean:
o Operating the Light Board
o Operating the Spotlight
Before a show, a Lighting Designer’s responsibilities include:
o Hanging and focusing lights on the catwalk and on the electrics, including installing Gels and
Gobos for necessary lights
o Establishing Cues on the Light Board to make the show’s operations smooth
o Knowledge of the current lighting setup in the form of a light plot
o Knowledge of basic color theory to create a specific mood on the stage
o Knowledge of basic lighting theory to make sure all areas of the stage are properly lit
Working towards becoming a Lighting Designer gives you the following privileges:
o Apprentice Lighting Designers are allowed up on the catwalk
o Working Lighting Designers are trusted to hang, gel, and focus lights for upcoming shows
o Master Lighting Designers are trusted to work the Light Board during shows
A Sound Designer is a person in charge of creating and managing the
sound for a show.
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During a show, this could mean:
o Operating the Sound Board, including adjusting the levels and gain to compensate for
feedback
o Operating the Mac computer to play sound cues
Before a show, a Sound Designer’s responsibilities include:
o Setting up the microphones and speakers on stage for a show
o Using audio programs such as QLab and Audacity to edit and adjust audio for a show
o Knowledge of how to adjust the levels and gain on a sound board to create an optimal sound
o Knowledge of how the theatre routes sound from the microphone inputs, through the sound
tower, and back out to the speakers
Working towards becoming a Sound Designer gives you the following priviliges:
o Apprentice Sound Designers are trusted with an account on the Mac computer that will be
used with the QLab and Audacity programs
o Working Sound Designers are trusted to set up the microphones & speakers for shows
o Master Sound Designers are trusted to work the sound board during shows