Production Roles to Do List

Stagecraft: ACTING Tick Box Producers Initials PLANNING Annotate and highlight the playscript outlining where all acting, including lines are required Discussion in class of a ‘Dramatic Vision’ for the show, including ideas related to overall themes and concepts from the script Undertake appropriate Research of the playscript and the appropriate Context(s) and Theatrical Style(s) for Presentation Undertake Research into the Stagecraft of Publicity and Marketing Establishment of a clear timeline for when all duties are to be finished Create detailed notes as to the nature and characteristics of the character being played Several read throughs of the script both as a class member and individually to ascertain the requirements of the character. Maintain appropriate documentation of the Production Planning stage in this Stagecraft using theatre terminology appropriately Submit a Status Report to Producer outlining strengths and AFI’s (Areas for Improvement) within the Production Planning stage in this stagecraft using theatre terminology appropriately DEVELOPMENT Constant collaboration with other Stagecraft areas, in particular Direction and Stage Management Participating in a number of acting exercises to help develop Characterisation skills suitable for the play Learning all the lines and cues for your character(s) Participating in all rehearsals as required by the Director(s) Constant refinement of characterisation and blocking at the behest of the Director(s) Participating in Character development with other actors and individually outside of scheduled rehearsal times. Taking detailed notes and analysis of any feedback given by the Director. Maintain appropriate documentation of the Production Development stage in this Stagecraft using theatre terminology appropriately Submit a Status Report to Producer outlining strengths and AFI’s (Areas for Improvement) within the Production Development stage in this stagecraft using theatre terminology appropriately PRESENTATION (DURING TECHNICAL + DRESS REHEARSALS) Final collaboration with Director during Dress and Technical Rehearsals. Following instructions of Lighting + Sound designers during Technical Rehearsals. Clearly outlining any final expectations/concerns/queries of all Stagecraft areas, in particular Stage Management and Direction (DURING PERFORMANCE) Understanding and carrying out instructions of Stage Management and other Stagecraft for the smooth running of the performance(s), e.g. being on time for Make up application, silence backstage. Acting in a performance(s) as directed in Rehearsals. Maintenance and safe keeping of all personal props before and during shows. (POST SHOW) Helping with bump out including the removal of any personal items that may have been used during the performances. Maintain appropriate documentation of the Production Presentation stage in this Stagecraft using theatre terminology appropriately Submit a Final Report to Producer outlining strengths and AFI’s (Areas for Improvement) within the Production Presentation stage in this stagecraft using theatre terminology appropriately