Table of Contents
PART 1: The Profession
Chapter 1 – Understanding Assisting
Chapter 2 – The Tools Required
Chapter 3 – Production Personnel
Chapter 4 – Unions
PART 2: The Process
Chapter 5 – Design Prep
Chapter 6 – Load-in
Chapter 7 – Tech
Chapter 8 – Previews & Performances
PART 3: The Paperwork
Chapter 9 – Pre-production Paperwork
Chapter 10 – Tech Process Paperwork
PART 4: The Industry
Chapter 11 – U.S.-based Employment Opportunities
Chapter 12 – Working Internationally
Chapter 13 – Working in Related Industries
PART 5: The Life
Chapter 14 – Working as an Independent Contractor
Appendices
Appendix A: Step-by-Step Assistant’s Checklist
Appendix B: Design Package Checklist
Appendix C: Assistant’s Kit Checklist
Appendix D: Electronic Folder Organization
Appendix E: Site Survey Measurements
Appendix F: Sample Shop Order
Appendix G: Sample Set Electrics Specifications
Appendix H: Sample Cover Letter and Resume
Appendix I: Product Websites
Chapter 1 – Understanding Assisting
Chapter 2 – The Tools Required
Chapter 3 – Production Personnel
Chapter 4 – Unions
PART 2: The Process
Chapter 5 – Design Prep
Chapter 6 – Load-in
Chapter 7 – Tech
Chapter 8 – Previews & Performances
PART 3: The Paperwork
Chapter 9 – Pre-production Paperwork
Chapter 10 – Tech Process Paperwork
PART 4: The Industry
Chapter 11 – U.S.-based Employment Opportunities
Chapter 12 – Working Internationally
Chapter 13 – Working in Related Industries
PART 5: The Life
Chapter 14 – Working as an Independent Contractor
Appendices
Appendix A: Step-by-Step Assistant’s Checklist
Appendix B: Design Package Checklist
Appendix C: Assistant’s Kit Checklist
Appendix D: Electronic Folder Organization
Appendix E: Site Survey Measurements
Appendix F: Sample Shop Order
Appendix G: Sample Set Electrics Specifications
Appendix H: Sample Cover Letter and Resume
Appendix I: Product Websites