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- You are responsible for the show - but your main focus is on calling cues.
- The usual cue calling process is as follows (here are a few examples):
- LX 1 STANDBY… LX 1 GO!
- FLYS 1, LX 10, SOUND 3 STANDBY… GO!
- LX 11, SOUND 4 STANDBY… LX GO, SOUND GO!
- Standby is good to prepare an operator, especially if it’s been a while since the last cue.
- Time your GO so the operator has time to actually react between hearing your voice and pressing the go button.
- Stay calm and composed. Chatting on comms is typical, but if you need to standby a cue remind your headset crew. Everyone wearing a headset should be aware of the priority of the SM’s directions
- If you call a cue early or wrong, don’t panic! We all make mistakes. Just communicate.
- Say thank you and apologise if needed.
- Ensure the pre-show, interval and post-show checklists are completed.
- You are the point of any safety concerns during the show, including medical incidents and fires. Stop the show and direct the fly operator to lower the tabs. Then lower the safety curtain.
- If you are stopping the show, inform the performers and get them to stand far back out of the way. Inform others on comms that you are initiating a show stop. If needed, get someone from the booth to run and inform the technician. Lower the tabs quickly and efficiently, then the safety curtain. Once completed, go in front of the curtain and inform the audience that the show has been stopped, but it will continue shortly. Don’t panic - you pulled it off!
- Follow fire safety protocol as designed by the Greenwood or KCL.
- Enjoy yourself!! If you have worries or concerns talk to your PM or a committee member.