ARRIVAL

• Arrive at Church

• Check Dimmer switch is on

• Switch on Lighting ppts at backstage and plug in any power to lights/leds

• Turn on Lighting computer

• Familiraise yourself with the runsheet noting any special lighting queues.

REHEARSAL

• Check lighting cues are working inc/ dimmers

• check all lights are working by running through a few cues

• Pump fog to check if workin, reposition fan if moved or pouring into the fron stage

• Check catwalk dimmer switches havent tripped - if yes, then to switch to on, on catwalk

• Attend Pre-Brief

• Lower House lights to P&W levels for Band and Vocal rehearsal

• Decide on queues to use for each song, make adjustments if required

• Use queues during rehearsal familiarising yourself with timing etc.

• House lights up for sound checks and cleaning by GS

• Leave lights on General queue with colour backdrop

DURING SERVICE

• Small & Main stage down for pre-roll

• Begin lowering house lights to P&W with 1min left on pre-roll

• Bring Fog in during countdown

• Bring Main stage right up when pre-roll ends and Connections speak

• Run lighting queues as decided in rehearsal

• Listen to producer for any lighting queues they need during service

AFTER SERVICE

• After service wait until auditorium is empty before switching lights off (same as arrival)

• Make Producer aware of any issues encountered for their report

• Debrief with Tech team after band debrief

• RESET - Reset everything back to how it should be as default for the next person. 

OTHER POINTS TO BE AWARE OF

• Make sure there is always Fog on stage during P&W

• Connections will step onto small stage after doing their connection

• Use General lights for Speaking & Preaching moments

• House lights turned up during welcome time and let up during rest of service

• House Black for preview, leave back downlights on a bit for GS to see

• Make Producer aware of any issues encountered for their report