Lighting Designer

The Lighting Designer develops a lighting plan based on the set design. He is responsible for coordinating the deployment of lighting instruments at put-in as well. S/he is responsible for finding out how many CHP instruments will be available and if s/he needs to purchase additional supplies, the request needs to come before the Executive Board. The Lighting Designer should have a firm grasp on what the different types of lighting instruments are and how they should or should not be used. He also should have a general idea about how lighting is used in theater. It is mostly to transmit subliminal messages about mood, though some designs are much more obvious. Lighting can also be used for special effects.

Planning
Meet with the Director, set designer, and costume designer to discuss the overall concept and specific colors. Become familiar with the rehearsal schedule, particularly for put-in and production week. Read the script of the show and begin recruiting a light crew. Attend rehearsals and take blocking notes. Make a design and review it with the Technical Director. Generate a lighting plot, preferably on computer. Make circuit and equipment lists. Make preliminary cue descriptions and cue sheets and mark cue locations in the score. Order/buy any equipment not already on hand, making sure to keep all receipts for the Producer.
Put-in
Coordinate a schedule with the TD and Master Carpenter. Bring all instruments, cables and tools to the performance space. Hang instruments and cable. Pick, cut, and install gels.
Tech Rehearsal
Bring tools and meter. Check and install footlights and strips. Debug headphones, focus all instruments, and set scene levels. Check blocking and timing with cue descriptions. Update and copy the cue sheets.
Rehearsal and Performance routine
Set up the booth and turn on the power. Make sure window curtains are closed and perform an instrument check. Check headphone batteries. After the performance, lock everything up.
Strike and post-strike
Move CHP instruments to Misti Cove. Return borrowed and rented equipment, finish paperwork, and submit a reimbursement request to the Producer