- Venue – High School Auditorium
- Size – 600+ seats
- Role – General Tech Crew + Lighting
Cabaret 41 was my second cabaret show. Every year, my high school puts on a major musical production around Easter. The show is a collection of different musical numbers, so there are always a lot of sets, props, costumes and lighting cues to work on.
Cabaret 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 my fourth production as part of Tech Crew. Now I had more experience, I was trusted with 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.
Unfortunately, I still had not learned my lesson about taking photos!
