Check the plan
Know the cue list, who is calling the show, and who is at each desk. Keep the run sheet where you can read it.
FIELD NOTES / 03
Show day.
Sorted.
A quick checklist for the moments before the house opens and the show begins.
BREATHE
THEN CUE
THEN CUE
01 / BEFORE DOORS
Set the room
up for success.
Take these in order. Confirm anything unfamiliar with the teacher or technician in charge.
✓
Check the desk state
Confirm the correct show is loaded, the intended mode is active, and no unexpected blackout, mute or solo state is on.
Check the room
Walk the space. Test lighting looks and spoken audio at a sensible level from more than one seat.
Check the cables & mics
Make sure cables are tidy and secure. Test each microphone and keep spare mics muted until needed.
Check the handover
Agree the cue words and who responds. Keep chatter down once the show is underway.
LIGHTING / 01Watch the
Watch the
stage.
When you make a lighting change, look at the actual stage and confirm the result. Don’t rely on the desk screen alone.
Back to lighting guide ↗SOUND / 02Listen to the
Listen to the
room.
The meters help, but the audience hears the speakers. Check clarity, volume and feedback from the space.
Back to sound guide ↗YOU’VE GOT THIS