Theatrical Lighting Shutdown Procedures

The lighting operator always powers down the equipment immediately after a performance ends.

The encore is an additional performance that requires specific lighting adjustments.

House lights are turned on before the audience leaves a theatre.

Lighting equipment is packed away immediately after every performance.

The stage manager or venue management typically initiates the powering down of equipment during ongoing performances.

Litter around the lighting desk is cleaned up before the documentation is filed away.

In a one-off production, the lighting equipment must be powered down before the event managers give the okay to start disassembly.

The lighting operator does not need a cue sheet for the 'encore'.

The performance can continue without lighting adjustments if the audience is satisfied.

The power-up stages for the lighting equipment occur before each performance.

Performance Concluding Procedures

The end of a performance requires specific steps to wind down operations.
Documentation related to the performance is secured.
Cleaning includes tidying the area around the lighting desk.
Powering down equipment is essential at the conclusion of the event.

Encore Considerations

In a theatre or concert, performances may include an ‘encore’ where the audience encourages additional acts.
The lighting operator prepares for encores by dimming stage lights and adjusting setup for the return of performers.

House Lighting Transition

As the performance concludes, the lighting operator gradually raises house lights signaling the audience to exit.
Equipment powering down occurs after the theatre is empty, transitioning to facility lighting.

Long-term Equipment Management

During scheduled productions, equipment remains in place but is powered down until the next performance.
The stage manager or venue management typically oversees the powering down of equipment during ongoing events.

One-off Production Protocols

For single-event productions, production managers authorize the disassembly of lighting equipment once the event is completed.

This quiz focuses on the essential steps required to properly wind down lighting systems after a performance in a theatre or concert setting. Participants will learn about equipment management, documentation, and cleanliness in the lighting area. It emphasizes the importance of systematic shutdown for future performances.