Technical
Interview Information

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

Students wishing to be considered for the production student management team (Production Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, Student Assistant Director, Student Assistant Producer), also need to upload a letter of recommendation from a teacher, director, supervisor, or someone you have worked closely with who can speak to your leadership, organization, management, and people skills and experience.

CREWS

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING TO YOUR INTERVIEW?

Please prepare a portfolio showcasing your best work. The work you are most proud of should be first.

Your portfolio may be in any of the following formats:

• Digital (shared via link before your audition)

• Physical (matted prints, a binder, or printed paperwork)

• Physical Props/Costumes (if available)

Your application in jotform will give you the opportunity to either upload or link to your digital portfolio. While production staff will have school devices to access your portfolio to follow along, we recommend bringing a device as a backup.

Additionally, bring 7–10 copies of your résumé for the production staff. You can find résumé examples in this audition packet.

Some specific possibilities for your portfolio include:

• PHOTOS OF YOUR WORK-  Highlight projects that you personally worked on, showing progress photos that you can discuss in detail. Bring actual photos or make a slideshow. 

• Show books including marked scripts, cue sheets, prop lists, etc.

• Light plots and sections, channel hookups, instrument schedules

• Microphone plots, QLab files, selected recordings (if available)

• Rigging lineset schedules, arbor weights

• Draftings, drawings, sketches

• Paint samples, built props (if available)

• Examples of types of sewing stitches you are able to create.

• If you paint, draw, 3D print or have hobbies that could pertain to theater.  
  
  

NOTE: Please do not bring in medium to large scale items that are awkward to carry. Clear photos are sufficient.

WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT AT THE INTERVIEW?

The purpose of an interview is for your interviewers to get to know you. Throughout the interview your résumé and portfolio will be assessed by the interviewer(s). Be prepared to answer specific questions about each show, the process, the people with whom you worked, and the final product. 

Some possible sample questions:

• Tell us about yourself (name, school, age/year in school, tech area of focus, etc).

• What are you passionate about? 

• What are your strengths/weaknesses?

• What is an example of a time that you went above and beyond what was asked of you?

• What is something you worked on that you were very proud of?

• Why should you be considered for a crew position in Newsies?

• Why do you want to be a part of the All-State crew?

HOW SHOULD YOU PREPARE?

Remember, the purpose of the interview is to introduce yourself in the best possible way. Since all students are being interviewed for general technicians, your résumé should describe your technical experience in any and all areas. Your strength areas will become evident in your portfolio and in the way you talk about your work. Be confident that you are the best candidate for the position of technician and let your experience back you up. We suggest practicing your interview with someone!

WHAT SHOULD YOU WEAR?

For any interview you should always dress your best. Keep in mind that the clothes you wear say something about you, but be sure they do not take center stage. The interview is to showcase YOU and your abilities. Your attire is the supporting role. If you are auditioning for cast and interviewing, there will be ample time to change between auditions and your interview.