Grease Jr.
Spring Musical – Tech Crew
Information
We can’t run a play or musical without the backstage magic!
We are recruiting students in grades 6-8 to work as the tech crew for our upcoming production.
The size of the tech crew varies based on the complexity of the show.
As a member of the tech crew you will learn skills of working “behind the scenes,” including for
example helping with set changes on stage, running the light console, operating the sound
board, programming and executing sound effects, operating followspots and setting up wireless
mics and other equipment.
Tech Crew are first given training and then the responsibility to perform their tasks in rehearsals
and productions. You will be learning as you go and are expected to perform to the best of your
abilities. Together as a team we support the actors and director in creating an amazing theatrical
experience for our audience.
We do give preference to 8th grade tech crew members on job assignments, as it’s their last
opportunity. If you are in a lower grade, plan to start on stage crew and work your way up to the
control booth.
What is the time commitment?
The tech crew reports to the load-in and dry tech rehearsal on the Saturday before production,
works the tech rehearsal on Sunday, and then reports to all dress rehearsals and performances
every day through the following Sunday.
To better understand the specific rehearsal and production times, please see the Grease Jr.
Rehearsal Calendar and note all the rehearsals and performances from Thursday 2/26 through
Sunday 3/08.
Is Tech Crew right for you?
The tech crew is critical to our show’s success. It requires a lot of work in a short amount of
time, but the payoff is huge as you see your fellow students shine in the spotlight. To make sure
tech crew is right for you, please review these key qualities and make sure you can live up to
the responsibility:
1. Teamwork: Backstage work requires close coordination with others. Each member is
part of a bigger process, so being able to work well with a team is critical.
2. Responsibility and Commitment: Crew members must be on time for all rehearsals
and performances, stay until the job is done, and not flake on their duties. Consistency is
key to ensuring everything runs smoothly.
3. Attention to Detail: Whether handling props, managing lighting, or moving set pieces,
crew members need to pay attention to small details to ensure things go as planned.
4. Adaptability: Theater productions often involve quick changes or unexpected situations.
Crew members must think on their feet and adjust as needed.
5. Calm Under Pressure: The backstage environment can get hectic, so staying calm and
focused will help keep things on track.
Job descriptions
Stage Crew will work backstage under the direction of the Stage Managers. They move set
pieces on and off the stage, set props, manage curtains and run special effects. They also help
the actors as needed and keep the backstage area quiet and safe.
Lighting Console Operator works in the control booth under the direction of the Technical
Director. They will program the light board during rehearsal and then run the light board during
performances. The programming allows for the operator to change many lights with a single
button.
Sound Board Operator works in the control booth under the direction of the Technical Director.
They help set up the wireless mics for the actors and operate the mixing board based on cues
they note in their script during rehearsals. They are responsible for turning mics on/off and
adjusting mic and music levels during the show.
Mic Manager works under the direction of the Technical Director. They come earlier to set up
and test all of the microphones used in the production, including all the wireless mics worn by
actors. They supervise the placing of wireless mics on each actor before the show and assist
the sound board operator during the pre-show sound check. They are on standby backstage or
in the greenroom to replace any defective mics during the show. They clean and put away all
mics at the end of each performance.
Sound Effects Operator works in the control booth under the direction of the Technical
Director. They run the sound effects computer and are responsible for adding and editing the
sound effects and then running them during the show.
Application and More Info
To get started, please complete the application linked at the top of this document. Your ability to
commit to the schedule and expressed areas of interest help us select a crew that satisfies all
the needs of the show. Although we will take your interests into account, we can’t guarantee a
particular tech crew role.
When the tech crew selections are determined, we will let you know and send out a link to our
registration form and the modest participation fee payment. Completing these steps ensure we
have all of your information and most importantly, your commitment.
Closer to the final tech and production week, we will send an email with additional details on the
exact days and times you will be called.
Questions? Contact the producers!
Alina and Ivy, Co Producers