The Set crew
works with the set designer and director to construct the scenery for a
production.
The set crew is the
custodian of the set construction equipment and is responsible for maintaining
the equipment in operating condition and keeping the equipment is in a safe
operating condition. The crew is also responsible for the storage of stock stage
scenery and scenery that is saved for future production. The scenery and tools
are stored at the Creativity Center and therefore the crew is responsible for
keeping the center, the scenery, equipment, and supplies stored properly and
keeping the Center in a condition suitable for the work that must be performed
there.
The Crew schedules
work sessions and assigns work for volunteers to assist in building, painting,
and moving the set.
Works with the director and or scenic
designer the crew execute the stage scenery design a production.
Typical
procedures for a production:
Read the script noting required
scenic elements.
Meet with the director or designer to
determine special scenic requirements.
Canvass stock scenery to determine
what is available and what has to be built.
Inventory paint, hardware, and lumber
arranging for more as needed.
Schedule a session(s) to construct
and prepare scenery.
Paint the scenery.
Schedule and organize the transfer
the scenery to the theatre.
Attend rehearsals to observe and note
scenic elements needing completion.
Dress the Stage, adjusting drapery,
teasers, tormentors, and drops.
Stand prepared to make scenic repairs
during the run of a production.
Clean the scene shop in preparation
for re-storing scenery and building the next show.
Schedule take out of the scenery from
the theatre at the end of a production.
Properly store scenery and tools and
leave the scene shop clean.
The set crew functions best with
four to six crew members.
