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Roles in the Lighting Department

  • Lighting Designer - Overall in charge of the plot, the look, and the cues.
  • Lead Electrician - Leads the team to hang and focus the lights. Implements the vision of the designer.
  • Light Board Op - Programs and runs the light cues at the direction of the lighting designer
  • Spotlight Operator runs the follow spot during rehearsals and shows
  • Electrician - helps hang, focus, and manage the lights at the direction of the Lead Electrician