Pre-show checklists

[Andy!]

hey does anyone have a list of all the basic pre-show checks that should be done before shows?

[themadhippy]

depends on your role, but a few basics that can save embaresing momenets

are all the lanterns working and pointing in the correct direction,and the correct show loaded on the lighting board

is the sound system working,and the correct playback material cued up

are the comms working

is the set in the correct place

are all the props in the correct place

do I have enough coffe/nicoteen to see me throught to the interval

are the follow spots warmed up

are the tabs and iron working

are all the cast present

is the fire alartm isolated

and a whole host of others you tend to do on automatic pilot

[Light Console]

Since you seem to be a lighting bod, here are is my list:

 

General Power: Is it all connected correctly, equipment switched on? Are cables neatly gaffa taped down and clearly marked? Are any fuses blown?

 

Rig Check: Putting all of the lanterns at 50% or so and checking each lamp. Has the gel burnt out? Are they still focused as they should be? Do they all have safety chains/bonds correctly fitted? Does anything look like it might fall out?

 

Moving lights check: All lamps are on, and a run through of Pan/Tilt/Colour/Gobo/Shutter controls, all functioning.

 

Lighting Control: Where is the cue sheet? Is the right show loaded? Is the desk functioning correctly - test all faders and flash buttons? SOS! state settings to hand.

 

Emergency torch functioning?

Are any ladders left out?

Are any exit lights not working?

Are exits clear?

 

Then you have lighting clearance!

HTH,

Rob.

[smeggie]

and make sure that you have gone to the loo before the show. - in a busy show, the last thing you need is to want the bog.

 

check all possible problem points that could pop up again. possibly run through the first few Q's of the show too.

 

practice for a while with the Qing of any limes in the show to get them used to the method used. also to reset their volumes of cans [if the last time they were used was in a rehearsal]

 

with a bit of luck, all the usual suspects will become second nature to you after a while.

 

(and remember to wish them to break a leg)

cheers

andrew

[Spud Murphy]

if your for actual forms there are quite a few on here but these are mostly dealing with stage management.might be useful tho

[colinmonk]

Jus an addition for the Comms Check, make sure all personnel who should be on Comms are on Comms by calling a name call, also checks that all people can hear and speak...

[robloxley]

Jus an addition for the Comms Check, make sure all personnel who should be on Comms are on Comms by calling a name call, also checks that all people can hear and speak...

I hope you're not going to discriminate against the LX op who can't speak or hear... ;-)

[smeggie]

would be fun rigging with them

 

also the magic system of q lights would suddenly jump up a notch in use

[TomLyall]

I know in this day and age we are not suposed to discriminate against the physically challenged, but theres just some times when you have to...surely theres no way someone without the use of their legs can be a rigger...

[Stu]

There was quite an interesting thread on this last year - can be read at this link http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?show...t=0entry11138

 

Stu

[robloxley]

I know in this day and age we are not suposed to discriminate against the physically challenged, but theres just some times when you have to...surely theres no way someone without the use of their legs can be a rigger...

That's not unfair discrimination in my opinion, likewise you could well argue against the blind LD or deaf sound designer. However my initial point was intended seriously.