Walk around backstage with the houselights off and only the stage lights on to make sure there are no obstacles or dangerous places backstage. Provide clip lights backstage where needed or requested by actors, the ART assistant stage supervisor will assist you with this. Walk around the set and make sure everything is secure. Make sure stair units do not slide, ramps and rakes are not too steep, steps are not too high, platforms are not wobbly. Listen to the actors requests and complaints and respond to them to provide a safe set.
Actors can play scenes from the balconies on the left or right sides of the theatre.
The access to these spaces is from the second floor hallways. Do not always assume that there are enough staircases in stock to handle any situation. If the equipment is not available, the purchase of special flying equipment will come out of your production budget. Rigging for a flying actor usually involves a discussion with Jeremie Lozier, ART Stage Supervisor and Steve Setterlun, ART Technical Director. The director, actor and crew will have to prove to me that they can safely accomplish the effect during technical rehearsals.