Lighting Designer
DESCRIPTION: Creates the light plot and appropriate cueing for a show that supports an aesthetic lighting approach for the environment of the play, based on the needs of the script, and the director’s interpretation/vision of the play. The lighting designer will properly showcase the performers, the costumes and the setting, varying the flow of the lighting throughout the production to meet the action on stage.
REPORTS TO: Director, Producer and Technical Director
EXPECTATIONS:
Read the script and determine research and dramaturgical needs
Consult the Production Calendar and adhere to deadlines
Meet with the director and other production team members to determine the concept for the show within which all designers will work
Attend all design and production meetings
Adhere to the budget that has been allocated
Be aware of and advise on health and safety concerns
Attend first day of light hang, and all focus sessions
Provide cueing during a paper tech
Attend all rehearsals through opening night
Provide the following deliverables:
light plot
channel hook up
instrument schedule
gel and gobo list
rental requirement
cue breakdown
PRODUCTION TIMELINE
9 Weeks Before Opening: Play Discussion
8 Weeks Before Opening: Ideas/Dreams Meeting
7 Weeks Before Opening: Preliminary Designs
6 Weeks Before Opening: Design Meeting and Cost Out/Priorities; Renderings and research
5 Weeks Before Opening (and ongoing) Production Meeting
4 Weeks Before Opening: Company Meeting/First Rehearsal/Lighting Presentation
2 Weeks Before Opening: Designer Run
1 Week Before Opening: Light plot (by Monday), hang (Wednesday), focus (Thursday), programming and paper tech (Friday), Looks & Levels, Q2Q
Week of Opening: Tech, Dress Rehearsals, Performances