This video provides an overview of what you’ll require when working in Theatres
Backstage Pass Tutorials
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Lessons
Introduction, The beginning of your journey
Audio: basic equipment and processes
In this tutorial we will be looking at audio and some of the equipment you might encounter.
Working at Heights
This video highlights some dangers and considerations to keep in mind when working at heights.
Fatigue and long hours
This video addresses the hazards of fatigue.
Working in dark places
One of the challenges working backstage is that it can be pretty dark so we are going to look at how to stay safe.
Truck loading and unloading
In this video we demonstrate how to correctly load and unload trucks.
Manual Handling
Lifting correctly helps prevent injury. Here are a few pointers you need to know
Lighting: basic equipment and processes
It’s important you understand the basics of lighting so let’s get into it.
Rolling Cable
Rolling cables is one of the most commonly used skills so you need to know how to roll them correctly.
Overview of theatre spaces
This video explains the different areas you’ll encounter in a theatre.
Flats Explained
You’ll be handling flats on bump ins and bump outs, so here’s how to work with them correctly.
Curtains Explained
In theatre, curtains are used extensively. So what are they and what do they do.
Masking Explained
In this tutorial we’re going to be talking about Masking. What is it and how is it used.
The ‘bump in/ bump out’ process
As a new backstage tech you’ll definitely be helping with the show’s bump in and bump out.
So what’s a bump in and bump out?
Who does what?
Everyone has an important part to play and everyone is there to help each other. How backstage crew work together.
The Stage Explained
A brief video on different stage directions and where the terms came from.
Working with Electricity
In a theatre you will be working with electricity. This video highlights what you should and shouldn’t do when working with electricity.