Editing Lighting design (section)

==In small theatres==
It is uncommon for a small theatre to have a very large technical crew, as there is less work to do. Many times, the lighting crew of a small theater will consist of a single lighting designer and one to three people, who collectively are in charge of hanging, focusing, and patching all lighting instruments. The lighting designer, in this situation, commonly works directly with this small team, fulfilling the role of both master electrician and lighting designer. Many times the designer will directly participate in the focusing of lights.  The same crew will generally also program cues and operate the [[Lighting control console|light board]] during rehearsals and performances.  In some cases, the [[Lighting control console|light board]] and [[Mixing console|sound board]] are operated by the same person, depending on the complexity of the show. The lighting designer may also take on other roles in addition to lights when they are finished hanging lights and programming cues on the board.