PART 1. The Profession -- Chapter 1. Understanding Assisting -- Chapter 2. The Tools Required -- Chapter 3. Production Personnel -- Chapter 4. Unions -- PART 2. The Process -- Chapter 5. Design Prep -- Chapter 6. Load-In -- Chapter 7. Tech -- Chapter 8. Previews and Performances -- PART 3. The Paperwork -- Chapter 9. Pre-production Paperwork -- Chapter 10. Tech Process Paperwork -- PART 4. The Industry -- Chapter 11. U.S.-based Employment Opportunities.

Chapter 12. Working Outside the United States -- Chapter 13. Working in Industries Outside of Theatre -- PART 5. The Life -- Chapter 14. Working as an Independent Contractor -- Conclusion -- Appendices: Appendix A Step-by-Step Assistant's Checklist -- Appendix B Design Package Checklist -- Appendix C Assistant's Kit Checklist -- Appendix D Electronic Folder Organization -- Appendix E Site Survey Measurements -- Appendix F Sample Shop Order -- Appendix G Sample Cover Letter and Resume -- Appendix H Contributing Lighting Designers and Associates -- Appendix I Product Websites -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.