There are also managers and deck captains to direct the other members. The deck captains keep operations behind the curtain running smoothly, performing such jobs as keeping people from wandering on stage. Weeks before the show, stage crew prepares by building sets appropriate to the theme of the show, adding essential enhancement to any production. The manager runs the whole show by giving directions to the individuals via inter-connected headsets. In addition to these responsibilities, the crew also does jobs such as cleaning and fixing the instruments, and keeping maintenance with the many stage set designs and set preparations.
Stage crew is also an extra-curricular activity in which students receive half of a credit.
The first step in the stage crew's preparation for a production is a crew meeting before the scheduled show. In the meeting, members go over what should be done to perfect the performance. Next, they take their places in the auditorium to carry out their tasks. During intermission, they take a break. Stage crew was a fun way for me to learn about all the happenings during a play or assembly and sometimes you even get paid for your private services, such as doing certain crew-related jobs for private performances other than the school.