The image showcases a theatre interior, captured in black and white, featuring rows of empty seats leading to a stage illuminated by spotlights

The image showcases a theatre interior, captured in black and white, featuring rows of empty seats leading to a stage illuminated by spotlights. A sound operator is seen from behind, with arms raised near a large console. The text above mentions "Backstage Management" and "Technical Production". Below the image, the text describes the "often-invisible labour of the Technical Production team" which translates into the magic on stage, requiring months of preparation, and inviting the reader to discover how each component contributes. The caption identifies the sound operator as Hisyamnudin Shariffudin, preparing for a show at the Esplanade Theatre.