Technical Crew Participation
Important Notes
Ages: 14 - graduated senior in 2012.
Location: Trollwood Performing Arts School
Program Dates: May 31-August 2
Kick Off Meeting: Be sure to attend the Legally Blonde The Musical Student and Parent Kick Off Meeting on Thursday, May 31, 7:00 pm, Trollwood Performing Arts School. Scripts and scores will be distributed, designs unveiled, and schedules discussed.
Orientation: Tuesday, June 5, 9:00 am-12:00 pm, Trollwood Performing Arts School. Attendance is Required!
All students registered for Mainstage Musical will meet at 1:00 pm on June 5 in the Marcil Commons for a team building project. Attendance is REQUIRED.
Tech Week: Daily day and evening rehearsals, July 2, 3, 5-11
Strike: Cast, crew and orchestra members are REQUIRED to attend strike, July 30-August 2, day and evening hours.
Production Party: August 2
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 23. NOTE: Registration remains open after this deadline. However, a $25 late fee will be assessed.
Prerequisite: None. No audition required.
Important Notes
Safety Practices: All technical theatre study work is carried out using strict safety practices. Therefore, students must complete safety instruction on the care and use of all hand and power tools, equipment, and materials prior to being allowed to use them. Students will be expected to use hand tools, power tools and machines, electrical equipment, computers, paint, chemicals, foam, and other construction materials appropriate to the area of study as part of their coursework.
Any student who abuses or misuses any Trollwood tools, equipment, or materials will not be allowed further access to the item, which may affect their ability to complete required coursework and thus may result in a failing grade. This may affect the student’s high school transcript where applicable.
Students are required to wear safety gear (protective eye wear, ear protection, etc.) and follow safe operating procedures for all tools, equipment and materials used at Trollwood.
Foot Wear: Proper footwear must be worn during all technical theatre classes and work or construction sessions to ensure maximum safety for participants. Proper footwear consists of closed toe and covered heel shoes, and may include athletic shoes, boots, loafers or street shoes. Proper footwear should form to the foot and not be “loose,” nor allow for movement of the foot inside the shoe. Sandals, flip flops, open-backed, and some slip-on shoes are not adequate footwear for technical theatre classes and work sessions.
This year we have 4 options available for our technical theatre students. Choose the program that’s the best fit for you and sign up for the corresponding class on the registration form on pages 44 & 45.
Legally Blonde The Musical Tech Theatre Experience
Prerequisite: None
Get hands on experience in the following areas of technical theatre: Scenic (Set/Props/Paint), Sound/Lights and Costuming! You can choose the areas you’d like to work in as you help create costumes, set pieces, props, etc. for the Mainstage Musical, Legally Blonde The Musical. This course will give you the opportunity to better understand these elements of theatre, and grasp the concept of teamwork as the backbone of any successful theatrical production. Class participants will receive training and guidance in these areas from a skilled instructor.
This class is geared for ages 11-15; however all ages are welcome to register. To sign up, check the box marked “Technical Crew” on page 44 of the registration form. Then, register for as many periods as you wish of the Trollwood Academy class titled “The Music Man Tech Theatre Experience” in the area or areas you wish to work in.
Legally Blonde The Musical Cast Tech Experience
Prerequisite: None
Mainstage Musical cast members are required to sign up for one period of this class. (Periods 1-4)
Cast members choose one area of technical theatre that they would like to be involved in: Scenic (Set/Props/Paint), Lights/Sound, Costumes, or Hair/Makeup. You will be working in your chosen area to help create costumes, set pieces, props, etc. for the Mainstage Musical, Legally Blonde The Musical. Class participants will check in with the supervisor of their area for daily assignments and help build the show from start to finish!
To sign up, check the box marked Legally Blonde The Musical Cast Tech Experience on page 45 of the registration form. Please be sure to indicate your area of interest.
Independent Study Legally Blonde The Musical Tech Crew
Prerequisite: Previous tech experience
Students work side by side with our staff of theatre professionals in all the areas of technical theatre needed to mount the show. Choose your area of interest from Set/Props/Paint, Lights, Sound, Costumes and Hair/Makeup and become a part of the team! Schedules will be determined on an individual basis with the supervisor of your chosen area.
To sign up, check the box marked “Technical Crew” on page 44 of the registration form. Then register for “Independent Study Legally Blonde The Musical Tech Crew” on page 45. Please be sure to check your area of interest.
Legally Blonde The Musical Technical Run Crew
Prerequisite: Previous tech experience
Running crew members are students who operate equipment and carry out various technical theatre functions of the mainstage musical during performances. Team members’ running crew roles are determined by department heads, who consider the student’s dedication to learning, their performance throughout construction sessions, and their ability to handle responsibility. Running crew members work in the following areas:
Wardrobe crew assists with quick changes during the performance and manages costume care.
Lighting crew is responsible for running lights for the show, to provide mood and spirit to each scene.
Makeup/Hair crew transforms their peers with new faces and hair styles.
Props crew assists with the management of the props during the run of the show.
Set crew is responsible for executing scenic shifts during performances.
Sound Reinforcement crew assures the audience can hear all the performers.
To sign up, check the box marked “Technical Run Crew” on the bottom of page 44 of the registration form. Please indicate your area of interest. Note: If you are interested in being on run crew it is strongly recommended that you also sign up for either “Legally Blonde The Musical Tech Theatre Experience” or “Independent Study Legally Blonde The Musical Tech Crew”. See details previously posted on this page.