What is a Tech Book?

• A. A production schedule
• B. A document prepared by the technical manager containing all show requirements
• C. A budget summary
• D. A vendor list

Answer: (B)

A Tech Book is the central reference document for the production’s technical elements, created by the technical manager. It gathers everything the tech team needs to run the show: all show requirements, cue sheets for lighting and sound, run order, stage plot and prop lists, rigging notes, power and equipment specs, and contact information for crew and vendors, along with the schedule of calls. This consolidation lets everyone follow the exact requirements during tech rehearsals and performances, ensuring cues, timing, and setups align precisely. It’s not just a production schedule, which focuses on timing only, nor a budget summary or a vendor list.