While not standard across all theatres, a report after each rehearsal can be very helpful. Make sure the wording of the report does not come off as a demand rather than a question, gets a clear message across, and communicates the appropriate desire. These reports can be emailed to the production team the day following each rehearsal. If the report is received after this time, it limits the production team's ability to respond to any issues that may be contained in the report.

The market in LED based lighting fixtures has possibly seen the biggest growth area in the stage lighting industry in recent years. All of the major stage lighting manufacturers have dived into the LED market while cheap imported lights mean that every community theatre, church, small band or DJ can get a slice of the action too. 

Sound design is the art and practice of creating, recording, and manipulating audio for any theatrical production. The role of the sound designer is to enhance the storytelling, emotions, and overall audience experience through carefully crafted soundscapes that immerse the audience into the world of the play. 

Job description from GREAT Theatre (Minnesota)

Job description from Center for the Arts Crested Butte (Colorado)

A PDF of a sample job description created by AACT staff.

A little organization goes a long way toward a problem free lighting design. Here is a chronology of a well-organized lighting job with some suggestions to help you get the job done smoothly and on time whether you have a seasoned crew or just one lighting person who does everything.

If you can't make or buy a prop, you'll have to borrow it. Persuading someone to loan something of value requires some preparation, plus courtesy and tact. Here are some guidelines to help get what you need, and build rapport with the lender so you can ask again at some time in the future.

How a Florida theater made the most of its resources.

What a stage manager does, and why, from A to Z.