setup crew
Pre-event assembly workers
A setup crew is the team responsible for preparing a space before an event, production, or shift begins.
In theater and film, the setup crew arranges lighting, props, and scenery.
At concerts and conventions, they assemble stages, booths, and equipment.
The term applies broadly to any group that does the advance physical work: The setup crew arrives at 5 a.m. to get everything ready.
- stagehandsBackstage technical workers
- roadiesTouring musicians' support staff
- riggersThose who install cables
- techniciansSkilled equipment handlers
- load-inPre-show equipment transfer
load out · breakdown · scaffolding · cables · lighting · soundcheck · tech rehearsal · backstage · green room · equipment · dollies · hand truck · gaffers · grips · call time · venue · concert · theater
- event staffevent planner, ticket taker, bouncer, ticket scanner, door staff
- trade showbooths, vendor, displays, trade show, expo
- Tour Crewroadie, stagehand, tour manager, production manager, stage manager
- stagehandsstagehand, stage manager, deck hand, rigger, master electrician
- hospitality workersservers, waiters, hostess, hosts, bartenders