My high school puts on a major musical production every spring. It’s always called Cabaret and each year has a theme. The show typically runs for 3 days with four shows, plus a shortened version for school students. We usually have 10-12 weeks to prepare.
Cabaret 41 was the second time I was part of Tech Crew. I did a range of work.
Set pieces and props I worked on/built:
- Stairs and railings
- Framework and foundational pieces (legs etc)
- A large tree (10’+ tall)
- Multiple small props
Most pieces were made from wood, plywood, newspaper and canvas. I also painted many of the set pieces and props including many walls, a moon, and the tree.
Lighting:
- Programmed lights for one scene
- Provided feedback/input on all other scenes
- Operated lights and followed cue sheets during rehearsals and live performances.
