This is an old document with updated info everyone should read. These guidelines have served our committee for decades with a lot of good advice.
Stagehands (formerly Loading Crew):
When working as a Stagehand, you must wear sturdy shoes. Work shoes with reinforced toes are preferred. Soles with a good grip are recommended, especially in rainy weather. Sandals or bare feet are never permitted.
Wear work gloves. The gloves provide a better grip and can prevent hand injuries from splinters or slipping.
If you have or suspect you may have back problems wear a brace. These are available in most drug stores. They offer good support for lifting. If you experience any strain or injury during your shift, please let your supervisor know and do not continue to work.
Shirts of some sort are required. Shoes are required due to the need to move heavy items.
Smoking onstage and in the immediate backstage areas is never permitted.
Stage Managers and Stage Assistants
When you arrive for your shift, introduce yourself to the other people working the stage. Everyone should know the roles of each of the other people working at a stage.
The assigned stage manager communicates directly with management and the sound company. Everyone else assists. Report issues or requests directly to the stage manager. Do not leave the stage until given permission by the stage manager.
Do not approach artists before their performance unless you have been directed to assist them. Before a performance, performers need personal time to ready themselves for their set. If you want an autograph, a comment, or some other communication please wait until after their set and they are prepared to meet the public. (note: this guideline is important and everyone should take it to heart. Never disturb performers before their sets!)
If you are working on Main Stage, wear dark colored clothing; preferably black. If you are working a side stage, this is not necessary.
Large gatherings backstage during a show are a distraction to the audience and the act. Only those who are working at the stage should be there. This also applies to workshop stages.
Smoking onstage and in the immediate backstage areas is never permitted.
Production offices:
The production office is located in an enclosed area under the Main Stage. It is a work area! Before entering, please check to see that you will not be interrupting important business. If you have important information to share, please let Jeremy, Sue, or Pat know. Radios are kept in the Production Office. Each stage can use a radio to communicate with Chairs. You must sign your radio out and back in each day. Stage assistants can also pick up guitar stands in the Production Office, depending on availability.
Chez Shay has become a Production Office. We can use it for CHARGING PHONES, storing clean and used towels, printing out schedules, and for meetings. Please turn your phone OFF while it is charging and return as soon as your phone is charged so others can use the outlets.
Thank you for your work on Production. We do a tremendous amount of important work with a modest-sized staff, and each and every one of you is very much appreciated. We know that you share our desire to offer the highest standards of professional sound and stage production.
Sue, Jeremy, Pat, Lance, Rob R, Bill, Rob D, Chris, Andy, Molly, and Greg
