336 Part 5 · Example Show Control Systems The solenoid is controlled by the light-board operator, using a push-button station positioned next to the light board. The master electrician had considered firing the effect using a dimmer controlled by the console, but all the dimmers in the theatre were already in use for the show lighting. S HOW C ONTROL S CRIPT To clear up any confusion, the stage manager precisely scripts out the whole sequence. Working closely with the lighting and Sound Designers, he prepares this script: Actions First lightning strike First thunderclap Verify safety of tree Second lighting strike Second Thunderclap Third lightning strike Third thunderclap Trigger Stage manager Two second delay Stage manager Stage manager One second delay Stage manager 1/2 second delay Control Messages Light Cue 218 Sound Cue 101 Verbal Headset Confirmation Light Cue 219 Sound Cue 102 Light Cue 220 Sound Cue 103