23 Jan 2018 1 STUDENT PRODUCTION JOBS The following are summary descriptions of the duties and time commitments of various Student Production Jobs. Detailed descriptions can be found in the Conservatory Production Manual at: http://www.semo.edu/pdf/old/thd_productionmanual_2008-03-11.pdf TABLE OF CONTENTS Creative Production Team... 2 Director... 2 Musical Director... 2 Choreographer (Theatre)... 2 Costume Designer... 3 Scenic Designer... 3 Lighting Designer... 4 Sound Designer... 5 Technical Team... 5 Technical Director... 5 Assistant Technical Director... 6 Assistant Director... 6 Stage Manager... 6 Assistant Stage Manager... 7 Master Electrician... 7 Paint Charge Artist... 8 Properties Master... 8 Crews and Operators... 9 Properties Crew... 9 Wardrobe, Hair, and Makeup Crew Head... 9 Wardrobe, Hair, and Makeup Crew... 10 Sound Engineer... 10 Microphone Technicians... 10 Sound Crew... 10 Fly Rail Crew Head... 11 Fly Crew... 11 Run Crew... 11 Light Board Operator... 11 Sound Board Operator... 11 Spotlight Operator... 12 Dance production jobs... 12 Choreographer (Dance)... 12 Costume Designer (Dance)... 12 Stage Manager (Dance)... 13 Assistant Stage Manager (Dance)... 13 Sound Coordinator... 14 Run Crew (Dance)... 14
23 Jan 2018 2 CREATIVE PRODUCTION TEAM DIRECTOR Prepare an artistically successful production that will be presented to the public Create a production concept that will lead to an artistically successful production Manage or oversee all aspects of the production: rehearsals, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances Conduct rehearsals to adequately prepare the actors for performance Collaborate with designers to create artistically successful designs Attend production meetings, rehearsals, crew watch, tech/dress rehearsals, performances, and strike MUSICAL DIRECTOR Manage all musical aspects of the production: rehearsals, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances Assist the Conductor in musical preparations for rehearsals and performances Attend and manage music preparations at rehearsals Attend production meetings, rehearsals, crew watch, tech/dress rehearsals, performances, and strike CHOREOGRAPHER (THEATRE) Create artistically successful dance choreography that will be presented to the public Attend casting auditions and collaborate in selecting dancers Conduct rehearsals to adequately prepare the dancers for performance Attend technical and dress rehearsals Collaborate with designers Attend production meetings, rehearsals, crew watch, and tech/dress rehearsals
23 Jan 2018 3 COSTUME DESIGNER The Costume Designer is responsible for designing all of costumes & costume props and supervising all phases of the creation of the costumes Create an artistically successful costume design that will be presented to the public Collaborate with the Director and Designers in creating the costume design Create the design by the due date, well in advance of the first day of the build, so the Costume Shop Supervisor can purchase or obtain necessary materials and supplies to realize the design Assist the Costume Shop Supervisor in the construction of costumes and instruction & supervision of student assistants Attend production meetings, rehearsals, tech/dress rehearsals, and strike Attend several rehearsals to determine if modifications to the design are required Create drawings, renderings, or other similar visual aids to convey the costume design to the Director and other Designers Create a costume plot Create a costume props list Participate in scheduled costume shop work days Consult with the faculty/staff mentor about purchasing material for the design Complete all preparatory work before the first dress rehearsal Entire rehearsal and performance period, including pre-rehearsal period Daily work in the Costume Shop preparing the design SCENIC DESIGNER The Scenic Designer is responsible for the overall set design of the production (including painting of the settings), props, and the supervision of their creation Collaborate with the Director and Designers to create an artistically successful scenic design that will be presented to the public Create ground plans, elevations, and other such drawings that will assist the Technical Director and Scene Shop Supervisor in realizing the scenic design Deliver to the Technical Director and Scene Shop Supervisor complete design drawings by the design due date, well in advance of the build period. This should be done far enough in advance to give the Technical Director and Scene Shop Supervisor adequate time to prepare construction drawings and gather construction materials for the first day of the build. Create a scale model of the scenery that allows the Director, Performers, and Designers to visualize the settings for each scene Attend production meetings, rehearsals, crew watch, shift rehearsals, tech/dress rehearsals, and strike Bring drawings, plans, etc. to the Production Meetings Collaborate with the Technical Director and Scene Shop Supervisor in the creation of the scenic elements
23 Jan 2018 4 Manage the painting of the scenery. This entails acting as the Paint Charge and instructing assistants in the proper techniques for painting the scenic elements Create paint elevations Assist the Technical Director and Scene Shop Supervisor during load-in and strike of the scenery Attend several rehearsals to determine of adjustments are needed to the scenic design Participate in scheduled Scene Shop work calls Complete all preparatory work before the first technical rehearsal Entire rehearsal and performance period, including pre-rehearsal period Daily work in the Scene Shop to aid the Technical Director and Scene Shop Supervisor in the creation of the scenery and props LIGHTING DESIGNER Collaborate with the Director and Designers to create an artistically successful lighting design that will be presented to the public Use the Scenic Designer s plans to create a light plot for use by the Master Electrician and Stage Manager Create a lighting plot and other technical drawings by the due date Create sketches, drawings, or other such visual presentations to inform the Director and Designers of the Lighting Design Create an instrument schedule and hook-up sheet Attend production meetings, rehearsals, crew watch, tech/dress rehearsals, and strike Attend all Production Meetings; bring drawings, plans, etc to the Production Meetings With the Master Electrician, oversee the installation of the lighting design Complete all preparatory work before the first technical rehearsal Instruct the Stage Manager and Light Board Operator in the execution of the lighting cues Attend several rehearsals to determine if adjustments are needed to the lighting design
23 Jan 2018 5 SOUND DESIGNER Create an artistically successful sound design that will be presented to the public Create and/or gather appropriate sound effects and music to be used during the performance Attend several rehearsals to consult with the Director about potential sound cues Instruct the Stage Manager, Sound Engineer, and Sound Board Operator on cueing and other aspects of executing the sound design Create at least two back-up sources of the sound design and keep them at the theatre Attend production meetings, rehearsals, crew watch, tech/dress rehearsals, and strike Collaborate with the Lighting Designer in the coordination of the sound & light cues Set volume levels, EQ, balance, and other such attributes of the sound design Install the sound cues onto the sound playback system TECHNICAL TEAM TECHNICAL DIRECTOR The Technical Director is responsible for the organization, planning, and supervision of the technical aspects of the production, particularly, the scenic elements Use Scenic Designer's plans, drawings, and models to create the scenic elements Develop a complete and accurate budget Create a work schedule that will allow all construction elements to be complete and installed before the first Technical Rehearsal Supervise the implementation of the construction schedule by overseeing the construction, rigging, painting, and assembly of the set Create accurate construction drawings, order material, and control inventories of equipment and resources Collaborate with the Scenic Designer, Director, and others Attend production meetings, rehearsals, crew watch, shift rehearsals, tech/dress rehearsals, and strike Participate in scheduled scene shop work calls Complete all preparatory work before the first technical rehearsal Significant pre-production preparations
23 Jan 2018 6 ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Assist the Technical Director in the organization, planning, and supervision of the technical aspects of the production, particularly, the scenic elements. Assist the Technical Director in creating plans and work schedules Oversee and instruct students workers Attend production meetings, rehearsals, crew watch, shift rehearsals, tech/dress rehearsals, and strike Participate in scheduled scene shop work calls Complete all preparatory work before the first technical rehearsal Significant pre-production preparations ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Assist the Director in all aspects of preparing an artistically successful production Perform all reasonable tasks requested by the Director and other members of the production team Attend production meetings, rehearsals, crew watch, tech/dress rehearsals, and strike Be prepared to conduct rehearsals in the absence of the Director Be prepared to perform the duties of the Stage Manager in the SM s absence STAGE MANAGER Meet with the Director to discuss your duties in the rehearsal & performance process Read the play and become thoroughly familiar with it Familiarize yourself with the duties and responsibilities of other members of the production team Distribute scripts to the cast and designers Schedule rehearsals (in conjunction with the Director and Designers) Create and distribute daily rehearsal reports Maintain daily contact with the Designers and Shop Supervisors Create and maintain the Prompt Book to include at least: Cast, Crew, and Production Staff list and contact information Action chart (supplied by the Director) Blocking notes with diagrams Rehearsal and performance schedules Attendance records Costume fittings schedule
23 Jan 2018 7 Props list Notes regarding accents & dialects, character motivations, etc. Manage the crews during Tech Rehearsals and Performances Preside over and manage rehearsals (in conjunction with the Director) Preside over and manage production meetings Preside over and manage technical rehearsals (in conjunction with the Technical Director) Preside over and manage performances (in conjunction with the House Manager) Preside over and manage the strike after the final performance (in conjunction with the Technical Director and Shop Supervisors) Tape-out the set outline for rehearsal Meet with the Designers for a paper-tech before Technical Rehearsal weekend Create a check-in sheet for each rehearsal and performance Entire rehearsal and performance period, including pre-rehearsal and postperformance periods ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER Assist the Stage Manager in conducting and managing rehearsals and performances Be prepared to perform the duties of the Stage Manager in the event the Stage Manager is unable to attend a rehearsal: take blocking notes, create and distribute the daily rehearsal report anything required of the Stage Manager Attend production meetings, rehearsals, crew watch, shift rehearsals, tech/dress rehearsals, performances, and strike Be stationed in the wings during technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances to communicate with the Stage Manager to manage the off-stage operations of rehearsals and performances Perform tasks requested by the Stage Manager MASTER ELECTRICIAN Assist the Lighting Designer in the installation and operation of the lighting design Prepare the lighting system for operation before each tech/dress rehearsal and performance Perform dimmer and focus checks prior to each performance Complete all preparatory work before the first technical rehearsal Maintain and repair the lighting system as needed Replace gels and lamps as needed
23 Jan 2018 8 Attend crew watch, shift rehearsals, tech/dress rehearsals, and strike Remain on-station during performances Participate in scheduled scene shop work calls PAINT CHARGE ARTIST The Paint Charge Artist is responsible for supervising the execution of all painting projects in the shop and the assistants assigned to the paint area for each production. The Paint Charge Artist is also responsible for special three-dimensional texturing with foams, adhesives, etc. Collaborate with the Set Designer to determine the best techniques for executing the paint elevations In collaboration with the Scenic Designer, mix and store paint Manage the stock of paint and supplies; report any needs to the staff Scene Shop Supervisor Daily work on painting scenic elements and supervising assistants Complete all preparatory work before the first technical rehearsal Attend crew watch, tech/dress rehearsals, and strike Participate in scheduled paint work calls Daily work in the Scene Shop painting and preparing scenic elements for painting PROPERTIES MASTER Collaborate with the Scenic Designer and Director to determine what props are required for the production Assist the Scenic Designer as requested in the research of period props Collaborate with the staff Technical Director and Scene Shop Supervisor about inhouse construction of prop elements Manage the construction of properties elements Research sources for the purchase of props Travel to in-town sources for props (e.g., antiques stores, automotive junk yards, etc.) Attend production meetings, crew watch, shift rehearsals, tech/dress rehearsals, and strike Mentor the Props Crew Head in the use, care, and maintenance of props Deliver rehearsal props to the Stage Manager as soon as possible in the rehearsal process Complete all work before the first technical rehearsal Participate in scheduled scene shop work calls
23 Jan 2018 9 Significant pre-rehearsal time commitment CREWS AND OPERATORS PROPERTIES CREW Collaborate with the Properties Crew Head Prepare props for use during rehearsals and performances Maintain and repair props Remain on-station during rehearsals and performances Crew watch, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, performances, and strike WARDROBE, HAIR, AND MAKEUP CREW HEAD Collaborate with the Costume Designer and staff Costume Shop Supervisor in the use, care, and repair of costumes, hair, and makeup Oversee the operations of the Wardrobe, Hair, and Makeup Crew during tech/dress rehearsals, performances, and strike Be responsible for the maintenance of costumes during the run of the show and the proper storage of costumes after the show closes Attend crew watch, tech/dress rehearsals, performances, and strike Participate in scheduled Costume Shop work calls Remain on-station during dress rehearsals and performances Participate in scheduled work calls
23 Jan 2018 10 WARDROBE, HAIR, AND MAKEUP CREW Working with the Crew Head, oversee costume preparations for dress rehearsals and performances Assist performers with costumes, hair, and makeup Act as dressers for actors when required for costume changes Stay on-station during dress rehearsals and performances After each dress rehearsal and performance, restore dressing rooms to original state Participate in scheduled Costume Shop work calls Attend Crew Watch, Dress Rehearsals, Performances, and Strike SOUND ENGINEER Prepare and program the sound system and mixer Operate and maintain the sound system during crew watch, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances Prepare wireless microphones for use by the actors Create a Mic Assignment list for the Microphone Technicians Instruct the Microphone Technicians in the use and care of wireless microphones Prepare a prompt book indicating sound scenes and special notes; leave this prompt book at the theatre Strike the sound set-up after the last performance Pre-crew watch preparation time Crew watch, tech/dress rehearsals, performances, and strike MICROPHONE TECHNICIANS Care for and maintenance of the wireless microphones Attaching and removing microphones from the actors Stay on-station during technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances Prepare the wireless microphones for storage after the last performance Crew watch, tech/dress rehearsals, performances, and strike SOUND CREW Assist the Sound Engineer, Sound Designer, and Microphone Technicians Crew watch, tech/dress rehearsals, performances, and strike
23 Jan 2018 11 FLY RAIL CREW HEAD Coordinate the operations of the fly lines during rehearsals and performances Execute fly cues called by the Stage Manager and/or Assistant Stage Managers Complete a fly rail training session with the Technical Director prior to running the fly rail Crew watch, shift rehearsals, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, performances, and strike FLY CREW Operate the fly system Execute the fly cues as called by the Stage Manager and/or Fly Crew Head Crew watch, shift rehearsals, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, performances, and strike RUN CREW Operations of backstage activities for rehearsals and performances Sweep and mop the stage prior to each tech/dress rehearsal and performance Assist other crews in preparing for and running tech/dress rehearsals and performances Crew watch, shift rehearsals, tech/dress rehearsals, performances, and strike LIGHT BOARD OPERATOR Execute the lighting cues as called by the Stage Manager Assist the Master Electrician with pre-show checks Crew watch, tech/dress rehearsals, performances, and strike SOUND BOARD OPERATOR Execute the sound cues as called by the Stage Manager Assist the Sound Engineer in pre-show checks Crew watch, tech/dress rehearsals, performances, and strike
23 Jan 2018 12 SPOTLIGHT OPERATOR Execute the spotlight cues as called by the Stage Manager Crew watch, tech/dress rehearsals, performances, and strike DANCE PRODUCTION JOBS Student jobs for Dance productions, as they differ from Theatre productions, are listed below. CHOREOGRAPHER (DANCE) Create artistically successful dance choreography that will be presented to the public Attend casting auditions and collaborate with Faculty in selecting dancers Conduct rehearsals to adequately prepare the dancers for performance Attend technical and dress rehearsals Collaborate with designers Attend production meetings, crew watch, and tech/dress rehearsals COSTUME DESIGNER (DANCE) The Costume Designer is responsible for designing all of costumes & costume props and supervising all phases of the creation of the costumes Create an artistically successful costume design that will be presented to the public Collaborate with the faculty Artistic Director, faculty/student Choreographer, and Designers in creating the costume design Create the design by the due date, well in advance of the first day of the build, so the Costume Shop Supervisor can purchase or obtain necessary materials and supplies to realize the design Assist the Costume Shop Supervisor in the construction of costumes and instruction & supervision of student assistants Attend production meetings, rehearsals, tech/dress rehearsals, and strike Attend several rehearsals to determine if modifications to the design are required Create drawings, renderings, or other similar visual aids to convey the costume design to the Choreographer and Designers Create a costume props list Participate in scheduled costume shop work days
23 Jan 2018 13 Consult with the faculty/staff mentor about purchasing material for the design Complete all preparatory work before the first dress rehearsal Entire rehearsal and performance period, including pre-rehearsal period Daily work in the Costume Shop preparing the design STAGE MANAGER (DANCE) Meet with the Artistic Director, faculty/student Choreographer, and Designers to discuss your duties in the rehearsal & performance process Familiarize yourself with the duties and responsibilities of other members of the production team Attend production meetings, rehearsals, crew watch, cueing rehearsals, tech/dress rehearsals, performances, and strike Supervise the attendance of the Assistant Stage Managers at rehearsals Create and distribute daily rehearsal reports Create and maintain the Prompt Book to include at least: Cast, Crew, and Production Staff list and contact information Choreography notes with diagrams Rehearsal and performance schedules Attendance records Costume fittings schedule Manage the crews during Tech Rehearsals and Performances Preside over and manage production meetings Preside over and manage technical rehearsals (in conjunction with the Artistic Director, faculty/student Choreographer, and Designers) Preside over and manage performances (in conjunction with the House Manager) Preside over and manage the strike after the final performance (in conjunction with the Technical Director and Shop Supervisors) Tape-out the rehearsal space and performance spaces Meet with the Sound and Lighting Designers for a paper-tech before Technical Rehearsal weekend Create a check-in sheet for each rehearsal and performance Entire rehearsal and performance period, including pre-rehearsal and postperformance periods ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER (DANCE) Assist the Stage Manager in observing rehearsals Be prepared to perform the duties of the Stage Manager in the event the Stage Manager is unable to attend a rehearsal: take choreography notes, create and
23 Jan 2018 14 distribute the daily rehearsal report anything required of the Stage Manager Attend production meetings, rehearsals, crew watch, cueing rehearsals, tech/dress rehearsals, performances, and strike Be stationed in the wings during tech/dress rehearsals and performances to communicate with the Stage Manager to manage the off-stage operations of rehearsals and performances Perform tasks requested by the Stage Manager SOUND COORDINATOR Create and/or gather appropriate sound effects and music to be used during the performance Attend several rehearsals to consult with the Choreographer about potential sound cues Instruct the Stage Manager and Sound Board Operator on aspects of executing the sound cues Create at least two back-up sources of the sound cues and keep them at the theatre Attend production meetings, rehearsals, crew watch, cueing rehearsals, tech/dress rehearsals, and strike Collaborate with the Lighting Designer in the coordination of the sound & light cues Set volume levels, EQ, balance, and other such attributes of the sound design Install the sound cues onto the sound playback system RUN CREW (DANCE) Operations of backstage activities during rehearsals and performances Sweep and mop the stage prior to each tech/dress rehearsal and performance Assist other crews in preparing for and running tech/dress rehearsals and performances Serve as gel changers during cueing rehearsals, tech/dress rehearsals, and performances Crew watch, shift rehearsals, tech/dress rehearsals, performances, and strike