Thomas Edison Stage Crew

The Stage Crew is responsible for the following:

• Set Design and Construction for Edison Musicals, Plays and other performances.
  • This could be rooms, walls, doorways, windows, signs, vehicles, etc.
  • We use both hand tools and power tools
• Props - Design, construct or find
  • These are smaller items that are used in productions
    • things like tableware, phones, cameras, books, papers, suitcases, etc.
• Lighting
  • Design what type of lighting is appropriate for each scene
  • Hang, aim, colorize and size the appropriate lighting fixtures
  • Man the Follow Spots during performances
  • Set up and Run the Lighting Cue Board during performances
• Sound 
  • Set up Speakers, Microphones and lay wiring for performances
  • Maintain wireless microphones and get to appropriate cast members
  • Find and download appropriate music and sound effects
  • Man the sound board during performances
• Video
  • Place cameras, projectors and cable appropriate for a performance
  • Video Tape performances
  • Edit video, add openings and credits and turn into DVDs
• Costumes
  • Determine the appropriate type of clothing for each performer
  • Locate clothing from the various storage areas
  • Help performers when they need to do a costume change
• Stage Managers/Running Crew
  • Hand out props to the appropriate performers at the appropriate time
  • Changing sets in between scenes
• House Management/Ushers
  • Collect tickets
  • Hand out programs
  • Help guest find their seats
• Dances
  • We set up the sound system for the DJ to use
  • We set up the lights to make the dance safe and enjoyable

As you can see, there are a lot of things that we do to help Thomas Edison Performances go well.

If you are interested in being on the Stage Crew, see Mr. Reinhard.  Or come to our work time:  we currently meet every Wednesday in the WoodShop form 3 - 5 pm building sets for the current Edison Musical/Play.  AS we get closer to a performance we will be working more often, maybe everyday of the week.