UW- Madison Job Description: Sound-Board Operator

The position of Sound Board Operator is a run crew position, involving pre-show, performance and after-show responsibilities.

Duties before Tech Rehearsals:

1. Read the script and become familiar with the production concept.

2. Assist with Load-In as required by your 161/361/561 course requirements.

3. Attend one or more orientation and level setting sessions held in preparation for the tech rehearsals.

Duties during Technical Rehearsals and Performances:

1. Attend all technical rehearsals, preview and performances.

2. Sign-in at the designated time, usually one hour prior to the start of rehearsal or opening the house (20 minutes to curtain).

3. Check that all sound, music, and intercom equipment is functioning properly immediately after your signing in..

4. After each performance gather and LOCK UP ALL PORTABLE EQUIPMENT.

5. Speak and move about quietly in the booths and backstage areas.

6. Observe smoking and beverage rules: Neither is permitted ON or BACK stage

or in the booths.

Clean-up Period:

1. Assist the Sound Designer in the safe removal and return of all sound equipment during the strike.

2. Return all departmental equipment to its assigned storage location.

3. Return all borrowed and rented equipment the first week-day following the final performance. Have the loan or rental agreement signed by the owner and return the signed loan sheet to the Sound TA.

4. After all sound equipment has been stored and the booth cleaned and restored, join the rest of the strike crew. One crew is not finished until everyone is finished.

Line of Responsibility:

1. Your immediate supervisor is the Sound Designer, followed by the Sound TA.

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