Spotlight

Question 1

What are the equipment needed for spotlight?

Answer 1

• Spotlight Clipboard
• copy of all lighting form with spotlights
• copy of program order
• timer
• clip light
• blank paper
• pencil/pen
• radio
• flashlight

Question 2

What is the number for left spotlight?

Answer 2

209 for left spotlight

Question 3

What is the number for right spotlight?

Answer 3

210 for right spotlight

Question 4

What are the tasks Spotlight crew is responsible for before a show?

Answer 4

1. set up spotlight area as per required music stage, clipboard/notes, clip light and timer
2. test light and timer to ensure it’s working and full of battery
3. Test spotlight to ensure it’s working properly and that you’re familiar with all controls.

Question 5

What is are the different spotlight specfications?

Answer 5

Optics, Handles, Colored Filters, Fan & Light, Zoom

Question 6

What is the functions of optics?

Answer 6

1st lever shutter - closes light in thirds around circle

2nd lever - shrinks/grows light circle

3rd lever - closes top & bottom shutters

Question 7

What is the function of the handles?

Answer 7

2 handles for turning the spotlight, placed under power switches and on back

Question 8

What is the function of the fan & light?

Answer 8

1st switch - turns on fan/power
2nd switch - turns on light

Question 9

What is the function of the zoom?

Answer 9

slide knob in and out, changes the size of the circle light

Question 10

What is the function of the colored filters?

Answer 10

• changes color of light
• includes blackout filter
• use gently to reduce noise

Question 11

What batteries does the Telrad sight use?

Answer 11

2 AA batteries, must be installed and removed before and after each use.

Question 12

How do you use a Telrad sight?

Answer 12

Turn on the switch, look through the angled glass.

Where the red bullseye is where the spotlight will shine.

Question 13

How do you construct a Telrad sight?

Answer 13

attaches to a base that is adhered to the body of the spotlight using angled feet and 2 small screws.

Question 14

What do you need to know when running a dress rehearsal?

Answer 14

• Already have your lighting forms reviewed
• cues should be reviewed, practiced & rewritten by dress rehearsal
• tech rehearsals are common for big performances
  -The Dress Rehearsal will be run in the order of the show, despite all circumstances
• this is the time to raise concerns about cues that need to be tweaked or u don’t understand

Question 15

What should spotlight’s keep in mind if there is no tech rehearsal?

Answer 15

1. locate performers that require spotlight and confirm details like

• Where does the spotlight have to be pointing when I turn it on?
• Where will you be on the stage and how quickly will I need to follow you with the spot?
• Will you be exiting the stage at any point and will I need to follow you with the spotlight (e.g. onto the apron, down into the audience, up the aisles, etc.)

Question 16

What tasks are the spotlight crew responsible for?

Answer 16

1. Listen for the countdown from the booth signaling the beginning of the song and begin your timer
2. Be thoroughly familiar with your lighting form and when your cue begins. You will need to know when and WHERE your light must be – which will be covered in the dress rehearsal
3. Follow your lighting cues and light the piece as required, according to the lighting form, your timer and details acquired from dress rehearsal

Question 17

What should the spotlight crew do once the performance is finished (packing up)

Answer 17

Open all shutters on spot light then turn it off (Power and Light) to ensure that light can cool off. leave all coloured filters off.

Pick up all the paper and litter from your area.

Ensure that your copy of all necessary paperwork from your clipboard has been put away in the proper hanging folder in the backstage file cabinet in the Right Wing (only file your notes after the last show).
Each assembly and show has a hanging folder labelled with the name of the show and the month and year that show occurred. !! All relevant paperwork for that show from all positions should be in that file.

Put your clipboard back in the cupboard in the Booth, stacked neatly beside the amp.

Ensure that the auditorium doors are securely closed and locked after the last patron has left then assist other Crew in break-down.