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Tools and Dresscode

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ANY WORKER THAT SHOWS UP TO A WORK CALL
NOT APPROPRIATELY DRESSED AND WITH THE FOLLOWING
TOOLS WILL WAIVE ANY RIGHTS TO A FOUR - HOUR CALL AS PER CONTRACT!!

The rule of thumb is to be signed in NO LATER than 15 min before your call time.  If you need to fill out paperwork at a venue you have not worked at before, please arrive 30 minutes prior to your call time and being a VALID state issued ID or passport and your Social Security card.  This is NOT an option.


Decorator Tool List - Convention and Trade Shows


Hammer

Screwdriver

Pliers

Crescent Wrench

Staple Gun (Arrow JT-21)

Phillips Screwdriver

Utility Knife, may be razor knife, etc.

Tape Measure (25' min.)

Pry bar

Wire cutters (Diagonal)

One set each standard and metric allen wrenches

One set each open and box end wrenches

1/4" ratchet set. 5mm tip and TORX 30 tip (star key)

Tool belt or apron 

Top carpet cutter

Loop pile carpet cutter

Battery operated screw gun (7.2 volts or higher and tips)

BALL POINT PEN !

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MUST BRING DRESS BLACK CLOTHING FOR SHOW CALLS 

 

 

ALL WORKERS MAY BE ASSIGNED BY THE COMPANY OR STEWARD 
WHEN CALLED FOR ONE POSITION MAY BE TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER POSITION AT 
ANY TIME ON THE SAME SHOW! THIS MEANS THAT ALL WORKERS FOR ANY POSITION 
(INCLUDING FORK DRIVERS & RIGGERS) MUST HAVE THEIR TOOLS WITH THEM!

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Theater Tool List (Straz/TBPAC/Ruth Eckerd Hall/Mahaffey/Capitol)

 

Minimum tool requirements:

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Adjustable wrench (Crescent wrench)

9/16” socket w/drive ratchet or 9/16”speed ratchet

Phillips screwdriver

Straight head screwdriver

Pliers (Slip joint or adjustable joint)

Side cutter (Diagonal cutter)

Knife

Flashlight (Your phone is NOT good enough)

Hammer

Tape measure

Gloves

 

MUST BRING DRESS BLACK CLOTHING FOR SHOW CALLS 
Theaters get COLD.  Dress accordingly.

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