The above image was taken by myself at the plotting session for WWRY. Whilst the DSM to my right wrote cues into the script (cue book) I programmed the lights that the director wanted like.
In this session I was reminded how to use a jester lighting desk and I was also taught how to operate the 10 moving heads. This was important for my role because I would be using them on the night of the performance and it was essential for me to know how they work so I could notice if there was a problem, or in contrast,to know whether they were working properly, as that was partly my job.
The image above is a pre-show checklist completed by myself on the evenings of the performance. This is the original list that was written on as the checks were completed. As you can see, 2 extra roles were added onto the end as they were not set up until the Tuesday evening. Also, on the final night I wrote a note next to the 'check for burnt out gels' because one of the 1k Fresnel back lights had gone. Therefore we had to work quickly to cut out a new gel and rig it before the doors opened.
The checklist was necessary because it gave me as a lighting operator some more responsibility for the lighting equipment and being able to independently check it confidently.
I was also involved in the rigging process for We Will Rock You.
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