Before the performance, I helped set up the lighting rig and plan the seating layout. I used a pole to lower, reposition, and rotate fixtures so they were angled exactly how we needed. I also assisted the sound team with powering up speakers and preparing the room for rehearsals.

I operated lighting for the show, building most of the effects into the desk and handling manual cues, like sliding faders to match the beat for “We Ain’t Even Famous.” Over the two weeks leading up to the performance, I contributed to creating and refining the running order script, ensuring cues were clear and easy for anyone in the tech room to follow. I helped troubleshoot issues during tech runs, adjusting fade times and blue outs so everything behaved correctly.

On performance day, I ran lighting live in front of an audience for the first time. I coordinated closely with the sound team, counting down and keeping everyone on track. The show went smoothly, and I learned a lot about live operation, communicating with a tech team, and writing precise cue sheets. Now I feel confident programming and running cues, supporting both lighting and sound departments, and planning setups that match performers’ requests.