so you want to put on a show…. how do you do it? imagine you’re the director of a theatre...
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So you want to put on a show…
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How do you do it?
Imagine you’re the director of a theatre company. What things need to happen in order to put on a show?
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How’d we do?
7 or more: Master4-6: ApprenticeFewer than 4: Amateur
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First: choose your season and venue(s)
Where’s your show going to take place?
Who’s in Charge? The Executive Director and Artistic
Director
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Executive Director
Generally the executive director of a live theatre is the manager of the physical building as well as the staff in the building.
Budgeting Hiring Fund-raising Working with the Board
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Artistic DirectorThe artistic director is responsible for
conceiving, developing, and implementing the artistic vision and focus of a theatre company
Deciding the season Hiring directors and other artistic
staff (actors, designers, stage managers, etc.)
Working with ED on show budget Directing shows
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Second: Advertise
How are you going to let people know about your show?
Who’s in charge? Marketing Director
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Marketing Director
Managing or assisting in promoting the productions, services, and public image of the theatre company.
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Third: Sell Tickets
How will people pay for your show?
Who’s in charge?Ticketing Services/Box Office Manager
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Ticketing Services/Box Office Manager
Develop subscription audience, customer/patron service, sell tickets, manage the seating assignment of audience members.
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Fourth: Begin Pre-Production
What’s your show going to look like? Who’s in charge?
Director
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Director
Responsible for the artistic vision of the show. All design and production decisions are made by the Director.
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Fifth: Hold Auditions
Who’s going to be in the show? Who’s in charge?
Casting Director
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Casting Director
In larger companies, a casting director will audition and hire actors based on the season’s productions schedule.
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Sixth: Fundraising
How are you going to pay for your show?
Who’s in charge? Development Director
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Development Director
Identifies ways for the theatre to raise money for its productions through events, sponsorships, grant-writing, and donors. Ticket sales alone are often not enough to fund a company’s season.
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Seventh: Rehearse the show
Practice makes perfect! Who’s in charge?
Director and Stage Manager
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Stage Manager
Stage managers support the director, actors, designers, stage crew and technicians throughout the production process.
scheduling and running rehearsals communicating the director's wishes to designers coordinating the work of the stage crew calling cues during performance overseeing the entire show each time it is
performed
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Eighth: Design
What will the show look like onstage Who’s in charge?
Costume Designer-Designs the costumes
Tech DirectorSet Designer-Designs the set and propsSound Designer-Designs the soundLighting Designer-Designs the lighting
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Technical Director
The Technical Director has the daily responsibility for the technical operations of a theatre or performing arts center, including lighting, sound, set design and construction, and coordinating necessary maintenance.
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Ninth: Open the show!
Get the audience in their seats! Who’s in charge?
House Manager
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House Manager
Responsible for the smooth operation of the lobby and house during the run of the show.
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Who’d I Forget?
Choreographer Music Director Education Director Dramaturg Playwright