Applications
ARC is currently looking for people to take on roles in our production team for our July 09 Production of West Side Story, to be performed at Banyule Theatre in Heidelberg.
Applications are now open and we are currently accepting expressions of interest for the following positions:
| | Production Manager |
| Costume Manager |
| Sound Designer/Operator |
| Set Designer |
| Set Construction Manager |
| Make-up Designer |
| Properties Manager |
| Front of House Co-ordinator |
| Ticket Secretary |
| and assistants |
Please submit all expressions of interest and inquiries to
Position Descriptions
Production Team Manager
- Responsible for updating the Committee on the progress of the production.
- Working with the Treasurer to ensure the budget is realistic and is adhered to.
- Organizing and running regular Production Team meetings, to advise the Production Team of the production requirements of the artistic vision such as costumes, lighting, sound, make up, etc. This means providing timely information on the Director's artistic vision to all personnel to ensure their portfolios are completed by the timelines agreed to at the Production Team meetings
- Agreeing to deadlines with the Production Team and the ARC Committee
- Updating the Production Team on the overall progress of the production
- Liaise with the Occupational Health and Safety Officer (OHSO) to ensure OHS compliance of all aspects of the show
- The Production Manager is in charge of the Production Team during the development of the show. During the Bump-In, the Stage Manager becomes Head of the Production
- See also: General Procutions Team responsibilities
Costume Manager
- Regularly liaise with the Artistic Team, in particular the Director and Choreographer.
- Responsible for making/borrowing/purchasing all costumes, to effect the artistic team's vision for the production
- Responsible for communicating to the Committee the level of assistance required with costuming tasks.
- Assisting the Committee in keeping an Inventory of all costumes purchased and/ or made.
- Responsible for the organisation and running of the entire Costume Team throughout the Production.
- See also: General Production Team responsibilities
Front of House Co-ordinator
- Responsible for managing all Front of House staff (including ushers) whilst in the theatre.
- Responsible for ensuring that all Front of House money (from kiosk, ticket sales and program sales) is secure at all times.
- Responsible for communicating to the Committee the level of assistance required to ensure that sufficient people are present to conduct Front of House duties.
- Ensure that ARC has a current Food Handling certificate.
- In charge of ordering all products necessary for the smooth running of the kiosk.
- Should refer to the ARC Front of House "Bible", and document their procedures in the "Bible" for future reference.
- Is a part of the Publicity Team, under the guidance of the Vice President.
- See also: General Production Team responsibilities
Make-up Designer
- Prepare a detailed make-up design to best effect the Artistic Team's vision for the production.
- Responsible for procuring all make-up to be used in the show. This will include advising all cast on what make-up they will require.
- Assist cast with application of make-up whilst in the theatre.
- Ensure that make-up is applied and stored in a hygienic manner.
- See also: General Production Team responsibilities
Properties Manager
- Responsible for procuring all necessary properties, under the guidance of the Artistic Team.
- Ensure the props are placed in their appropriate locations, under the guidance of the Stage Manager.
- Responsible for the distribution of all props before and during each show.
- See also: General Production Team responsibilities
Set Construction Manager
- Responsible to the Production Team Manager for the efficient building of the set.
- Prepare a plan and timeline for the efficient construction of the set in consultation with the Production Team Manager and the Set Designer.
- Attending the theatre for bump-in and bump-out to assist the Stage Manager in the safe and correct assembly of the set.
- Ensure OH&S guidelines are followed in particular reference to safe construction methods.
- Ensure the set is structurally sound.
- Responsible for communicating to the Committee the level of assistance required at set construction.
- See also: General Production Team responsibilities
Set Designer
- Following the Artistic Team's vision, design an impressive and achievable set.
- Regularly liaise with the Set Construction Manager.
- Prepare a plan and timeline for the efficient construction of the set in consultation with the Production Team Manager and the Set Construction Manager.
- See also: General Production Team responsibilities
Sound Manager
- Prepare a detailed sound design to effect the Artistic Team's vision of the production
- Liaise with the Stage Manager and the Production Team Manager to create a timetable for bump-in.
- Ensure efficient operation of the sound equipment under the direction of the Stage Manager.
- Responsible for the organisation and running of the entire Sound Team throughout the Production.
- See also: General Production Team responsibilities
Ticket Secretary
- Responsible for the organisation and booking of all tickets.
- Responsible for the organisation and management of credit card payments online.
- Responsible for the organisation and distribution of complimentary tickets.
- Responsible for ensuring that all money is balanced, kept in a secure environment, and is returned to the Treasurer as soon as possible after a performance.
- Responsible for reporting on the progress of ticket sales to the Committee on a regular basis.
- Is a part of the Publicity Team, under the guidance of the Vice President.
- See also: General Production Team responsibilities
General Production Team responsibilities
- For Artistic matters, report to the Production Team Manager. For all other matters, report to the Committee.
- Must comply with OH&S guidelines.
- Attend Production Team meetings to discuss the progress made in their area.
- Fulfill their objectives to the highest standard possible.
- Using the Artistic Team's vision, design an achievable and impressive outcome for your area.
- Agree to deadlines with the Production Team as a whole, and the Production Team Manager in particular.
- Must comply with ARC's Financial Guidelines, and ensure that their budget is adhered to, and that this money is spent to generate the best outcome for the production.
Relevant Documents
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