Wednesday 14 May 2008

Things i will have to do in my role

setting up - Part
managing the props, and possibly the design, budgets and liaising with the production manager regarding costings;
supervising the 'get in' to the theatre, when the set, lighting and sound are installed, and the 'get out', when all the equipment is removed;
compiling and operating prompt copy - also known as the 'prompt script', or 'the book' - noting actors' moves, changes to the set between scene changes, prompting actors and cueing technicians; - work with host and script writer
ensuring the company's welfare and maintaining a good working knowledge of all relevant health and safety legislation and good working practice; - Health and Safety
running the backstage and onstage areas during performances;
liaising with the director, stage personnel and other technical departments (e.g. costume, lighting, sound);
calling actors for rehearsals and performances.

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