The scenic charge is essentially a painter. He or she will first meet with the designers in order to interpret the models for the colors and textures wanted for backdrops and set pieces. An important question often asked is,"Do I have to interpret your models literally?" In some theatres, it matters that models are interpreted exactly. In other theatres, the scenic charge has more creative control over set design.
Once these things are known, the scenic charge will create numerous samples for each element that needs painting and texture. Once this is done, a detailed operating procedure, often known as a recipe, is written so other designers can follow the exact steps to get the same effect for the set. The scenic charge also supervises the crew of scenic artists.
It is likely that the scenic charge will also be the one that must devise a budget related to painting the set including the materials and labor needed. Because of this, the scenic charge may also be the person responsible for buying paints and other materials for color and texture. It is the responsibility of whoever shops for these items to find the ones that have the best quality for the cheapest price.
The scenic charge is also responsible for creating a touch-up kit in case the set needs to be fixed. After painting is done, the scenic charge is responsible for making sure the entire paint area is cleaned properly. This may be done by supervising crew or as a single person.
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