Unit 2 (core) – performing arts production workshop
Roles in a production team:
The director in the theatre oversees all production. His responsibilities are to direct the show, interpret the script, oversee and run all rehearsals, plot the show, and block the show. They need to have a relationship and understand all roles in the theatre in depth so they can lead all departments to make sure every element of the show is all in the same theme.
The stage manager runs the show during production and is responsible for all the other stage management roles. They can be asked to do a multitude of roles, such as cueing different elements. They also manage the budget and schedule. They communicate with all departments to make sure everything is running on schedule and the show is out and ready on time.
The deputy stage manager –
The deputy stage manager cues the show and organise the props along with the asm team. Along with the stage manager they organise the other departments to make sure everything is running smoothly and efficiently and communicate any problems, advances, or queries with the director(s).
The assistant stage managers-
The asm is there to assist and take dictated jobs from the dsm and stage manager if needed. They are present and watch the rehearsals and make sure actors are present in the times needed. They also make and organise and source props with the rest of the stage management team. They can also have cues for some of the show and keep the corridor quiet during the show.
The set designer and their team design a set for the production following the directors theme and ideas. The set needs to be useful to the play and serve a purpose to the feeling in the theatre. They make a model which is then approved by the director. They direct the construction crew on how they want it built and they paint the set once its built. The set is made very early on as most other departments need it to plot.
The construction crew build the set once it is designed and approved. The construction crew need to be efficient and accurate to the scale so the design team can paint the set and the get in can go forward.
The lighting crew lighting crew control the mood of each scene. They job is to make the lighting fit the play’s theme and make sure the attention of the audience is in the right place. The lighting crew need to communicate with the director clearly so the lighting plot can happen quickly and correctly so that any changes than need to happen have time to do so.
The sound crew is in charge of all music and sound during the show. This sometimes includes a live band in which they have to communicate with the musical director to make sure the band have the correct cues and theme. The sound set up and run all mics during the show, this means micing up actors and the band (if present). Once the acted have a mic on the sound team does a shouch check with all the actors, and turn up and down mics during a show. If this is not done properly the focus of the play can be deterred and ruin the experience.
Costume has to design or source all costumes. This can mean making a costume from scratch, putting a costume together from the store/wardrobe, or renting a costume. Once they have designed a costume there is a meeting with the director to ensure the right feel of the play is portrayed and to ensure the importance of some characters. If the director approves the costumes are made and fitted. After the costumes are ready there is a costume parade where the actors where their costume and the director says if he/she wants anything changed. Once the show is out the costume department work backstage to fix any rips/changes on actors.
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