Productions

MainStage Production Manual: Student Responsibilities

Scenery

• Models, Renderings and Drawings: Copies of ALL drawings (including elevations, section, plans, detail drawings, as well as supporting research) should be given to the Technical Director and faculty supervisor on or before the assigned date(s). In addition, a complete set of drafting goes to the Lighting Designer and Master Electrician, and a complete set of renderings to the Lighting and Costume Designers. Failure to submit a complete set of drawings by due dates may have a negative impact on the grade in the 401 or 498 course.
• Complete scale groundplans.
• Complete sketches and models: Final sketches must be in color and fully rendered, including masking.  There should be a complete sketch for every unique scene. Final models must include all scenic elements and masking.
• Complete scale section (include an Actor): Show the permanent lighting positions. Be sure to include the high and low sightlines.
• Complete technical drawings:
• Front elevations of scenery and scenic elements. You need to make two copies of the elevations for the Technical Director and scene shop. 
• Detail and prop drawings as necessary.
• Dressing and furniture drawings when appropriate, especially if they are to be built.
• Paint elevations: You only need to make one copy of the paint elevation. Deliver elevation and paint list to the Scenic artist, if one has been assigned, a week prior to painting the set. A copy of the paint list should also be given to the Technical Director and Scene Shop Supervisor, to ensure the materials are purchased prior to need.

The Director and Stage Manager should receive a complete set of plans, as well as a color sketch. The Director may also ask for a white model.
Construction Duties:

• Supervise and coordinate the painting of the production, if no Scenic artist has been assigned.
• Consult with the Director and Stage Manager regarding scene shifts for Tech rehearsals. It is recommended that a shift and scenery storage plot be created for such needs.
• Check in at the shop daily to see that the set is being constructed as drawn and to answer any questions the Technical Director or shop staff may have. If daily check in is not feasible, e-mail or phone contact must be made.