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IIT Show Job Descriptions
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Independent Theatre
Production Crew
Expectations
Edited
May 03, 2019
Production Guidelines and Assignment Expectations
To: Production Team
From: Interior Independent Theatre (IIT) Board of Directors
Welcome to the Interior Independent Theatre Production Team! We are pleased you
have graciously agreed to join our team.
Our community, non-profit organization was formed in June of 2016 to provide cultural
enrichment and entertainment for the community and to provide an outlet for artistic
talents in our community of the greater Fairbanks area. The specific purpose for which
this non-for-profit corporation was formed is to encourage, promote, and develop
interest in the arts and to produce plays and any other various forms of live theater to
enhance the cultural level of our community.
In order to create art and keep our shows cutting edge, inspiring and of high quality, we
depend on the time and dedication of production members. We would not be able to
survive without amazing production members putting in the time and energy to make our
productions amazing. There is a standard that we have set with our past shows that we
as an organization expect to uphold with each subsequent show. We look forward to
working with you towards making this production even greater and more inspired.
The following guidelines are designed to call attention to the numerous parts of a
production which must be addressed from show to show. This is to clarify areas of
responsibility and to define the role of the Production team along with its relationship to
the IIT Board of Directors. These guidelines are designed to facilitate efficiency and
cooperation in the production process.
Sincerely,
Interior Independent Theatre Board of Directors
Choreographer
Works closely with the Artistic/Stage and Music Directors
Responsible for all special dance and movement sequences in the show, and
should work very closely with both the Artistic/Stage and Music Directors to
remain consistent with the “vision” of the show
Works with the costume designer, head seamstress, hair and makeup for
movement ease, necessary for the choreography
Assists the Directors with the development of the rehearsal schedule
May assign a Dance Captain if needed
Come to each rehearsal prepared
Always maintain a professional attitude
Orchestra Manager
Recruits Orchestra members
Compiles contact information from the recruited orchestra members
Prepares music per conductor
Acts as music librarian for the orchestra
Communicates schedules, dress code, music notes, ect.
Takes attendance, maintains records of hours of service for each member
Inventories equipment (lights, stands, erasers) and arranges for transport to and
from theatre facility
Obtains instruments if needed
Preparation of rehearsal facility
Coordinates set up and strike of orchestra pit
Always maintain a professional attitude
Publicity
Draft publicity for approval by Directors & Production Manager
Plan detailed financial commitments
Attend production meetings to coordinate planning
Work with Production Manager to assure compliance with licensing requirements,
and credit funding sources
Work with contractor (TV &/or radio spots & sales) if used
Arrange pre-publication review of media elements (TV/radio/print) and final
artistic approval of directors
Set up special publicity projects for shows after approval by Production Manager
and Directors
Coordinate with Production Manager & Directors to prepare for publicity events
(ie. photo sessions, interviews and community visits)
Monitor publicity throughout the entire show schedule
Set Decoration
With directors, plan and carry out decoration of set (furniture, items attached to
walls, curtains, rugs, ect.
Works with: Production Team
Responsible to: Production Team
Timeframe: 2 months prior to opening
Lighting Designer
The Lighting Designer is responsible for using light in support of the director’s
vision while enhancing and completing the environment created by the set designer.
Use completed set design plans to create his/her light design.
Work within a given budget.
Develop a complete light plot showing instrument type, location (plan & section),
color, and dimmer assignment.
o Light plot is due no later than 1 week prior to load-in.
o develop his/her design based on viewing rehearsals, equipment lists,
budget, and meetings with the director.
Work with the master electrician as early as possible so that s/he will have ample
time to plan on the required crew size and work calls required.
Advise TD of any unusual effects being planned.
Work with set designer in case some specific requirements will be made of the
set, such as accommodating light positions, etc.
Submit a light plot, equipment list, dimmer hook-up, and color list.
Responsible for approving the hang after its completion by the master electrician
and crew.
Work with light crew to focus the plot.
Create cues for the show, working with the director during cue-to-cue rehearsals.
The director retains the right of approval of all design and cue elements.
Attend concept and production meetings
Work with directors to carry out and develop concepts of the show before
rehearsal, which may include
o Drawings, models, ect.
Develop working drawings, before rehearsals begin
Maintain budget projections
Coordinate plans with technical director to assure feasibility
Collect and submit receipts for purchases to PM weekly
Works with: Artistic/Stage Director, Music Director and Technical Director
Responsible to: Artistic/Stage Director
Timeframe: 6-9 months prior to performance, consultation during preparation
Master Electrician
The Master Electrician is the person who works most closely with the lighting
designer and is responsible for actually executing the design.
Costume Mistress
Attend design and production meetings
o Coordinate use of costume loft (often used for rehearsal)
With technical director, develop construction calendar
o Measure all cast members and compile a notebook
o Prepare costume list for each cast member
o Plan rental if needed for any costumes
Recruit sufficient seamstresses and assure they have work space and tools
o Assure names are given to PM for program
Review supplies and purchase additional materials within budget limits
Collect and submit receipts for purchases to PM on a weekly basis
Be sure cleanup of work areas is done as needed
Coordinate use of costumes for publicity photos, school tour, ect.
Help coordinate move of materials for storage, clean and return borrowed items
Should be able to create props and so should be someone who has a basic
knowledge of small hand and power tools.
Work with the director to create a comprehensive props list at least 4 weeks prior
to load-in.
Work with the director and designers to decide on the needed props, the set
designer will work with the props crew in the process of choosing props for the
production.
Receive appropriate drawings from the set designer required for building a prop
he/she designs.
Understands that a props list will quite often change in response to a fluid
rehearsal situation, and changes are quite often made up to the last minute.
Obviously last-minute changes should be held to a minimum.
Once a prop list is compiled, it is the responsibility of the props crew to gather the
required items.
o Give names of props donors to Production Manager for the program
Responsible for the timely return of all borrowed/rented props.
Any items purchased or built are to be tuned in to the owner.
Works with: Artistic/Stage Director, Music Director and Technical Director and Props
run crew
Responsible to: Artistic/Stage Director
Timeframe: 6-9 months prior to performance, consultation during preparation
Props runner
Get full list of props from the Props Manager
Develop a schedule for when various props are needed for actors/crew
Provide rehearsal substitutes if needed (ie: fragile props)
Provide appropriate storage containers for props
Repair or replace props as needed during rehearsals and performances
Must attend at least 2 rehearsals prior to hell week
Must attend all hell week dress rehearsals
During set strike, assure that loaned props are identified and arrangements are
made for prompt return to owners
Usher Manager
Recruit House staff for each performance
Give orientation to staff and assure that there is adequate supply of programs
Distribute/collect inserts and/or audience surveys as requested by the Board
Monitor audience/seating problems during performance and coordinate resolution
with Box Office staff is necessary
Monitor public areas during performances
Assure that audience area is cleaned after each performance
House Manager
Recruit box office staff
Assure that box office is open and that equipment/supplies are provided
Post the show running time
Assign duties: ie. credit card sales, will call table)
Open for ticket sales 60-90 minutes prior to performance time
Work with House manager to resolve disputes, coordinate house closure
Safeguard money/credit slips/supplies and deliver to Board Representative after
each performance
If requested, count all ticket stubs and provide attendance count
Assure box office area is clean after use and appropriate security is provided
between performances
For strike, assure box office is completely cleaned and all materials returned to
IIT Board member.