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Bendigo Theatre Company Inc. POSITION DESCRIPTIONS

Bendigo Theatre Company Inc. 15-17 Allingham St, Golden Square, VIC 3555

Phone: 0401 678 102 | Email: [email protected] | Facebook: BendigoTheatreCompany bendigotheatrecompany.org

ABN 75 957 966 766

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INDEX

ProductionManager 2

StageManager 3

AssistantStageManager 4

Director 5

AssistantDirector 6

MusicalDirector 7

Choreographer 8

RehearsalPianist 9

SetDesigner 10

SetConstructionCoordinator 11CostumeDesigner 12

CostumeCoordinator 13

LightingDesigner/Operator 14

Makeup/HairDesigners 15

PropertiesCoordinator 16

MarketingCoordinator 17




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PRODUCTION MANAGER

Reports to: The Producers (Committee of Management) Supervises: Production Team

• Serve as the representative of the Producers and to be appointed from the committee

• Obtain overview of show schedule plan from the committee

• Prepare the show informer in collaboration with creative team to clarify important dates and considerations for audition

• Co-ordinate the information session and auditions in collaboration with committee volunteers

• Develop a production schedule in collaboration with relevant departments

• Liaise with venue as appropriate

• Manage departmental budget allocations

• Oversee all departments, being ultimately responsible for delivery of the production

• Ensure the production does not exceed the budget set by the treasurer

• Ensure all departmental coordinators are accountable to their position descriptions

• Schedule regular production meetings for all departments and take precise minutes of these meetings.

• Submit fortnightly production reports to production team and committee including budget and box office figures

• Attend rehearsals, technical rehearsals and dress rehearsals.

• Maintain a record of cast names, addresses and phone numbers and provide these to the SM

• Ensure that no alcohol is consumed during rehearsals and performances.

• Look out for the welfare of all cast, crew and production team members in liaison with the Stage Manager

• Assist departments to organise equipment hire (where applicable)

• Collect reports from all department heads to present to committee

• Prepare a full report for the committee at the end of the production.




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STAGE MANAGER

Reports to: Production Manager Supervises: Assistant Stage Manager & Backstage Crew

• Maintain the role at rehearsals and performances and where necessary, contact those who do not attend

• Will be familiar with and ensure a prompt copy of the script

• Attend production meetings

• Liaise with Production Manager on all production issues

• Ensure that no alcohol is consumed on the premises during rehearsals and performances

• Collaborate with props, set construction and other departments to ensure smooth delivery of production

• Ensure that props and sets are available so that the cast become familiar with their working environment

• Time each scene in the rehearsal and block each move in the prompt copy in pencil and compare notes with the Assistant Director

• Compile a full and comprehensive check list of all items to be bumped in and out as provided by department coordinators

• Co-ordinate and oversee bump in and out in collaboration with set construction in relation to vehicles needed, personnel and times and report to Production Manager

• Manage technical and dress rehearsals

• Carry out pre show checks in collaboration with relevant department heads (e.g. lighting, props, sound, orchestra)

• Call the show for each performance

• Submit a full report to the Production Manager at the end of the production




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ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

Reports to: Stage Manager Supervises: Backstage Crew

• Will assist the Stage Manager and be very familiar with the script and communicate any problems to the Stage Manager

• Ensure that all cast are present when required at rehearsal

• Mark up the rehearsal space as required

• Ensure that no alcohol is consumed during rehearsals and performances

• Recruit and manage backstage crew

• Co-ordinate set changes and allocate specific tasks to crew

• Allocate dressing rooms and check they are clean before and after rehearsals and performances

• Make sure the theatre is left to the standard required by the vendor and the company

• Submit a full report for the Production Manager at the end of the production




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DIRECTOR

Reports to: Production Manager Supervises: Creative Team and Cast

• Will provide a written concept, including design and timeline of the show (to be submitted with your application)

• Be aware of the production budget and raise any queries with the Production Manager

• Collaborate with creative team regarding casting

• Design a rehearsal schedule and attend all rehearsals

• Conduct all rehearsals in an organised and thoughtful manner, starting and ending on time

• Collaborate with creative team

• Mentor and support the Assistant Director (if appointed)

• Attend regular production meetings as arranged in collaboration with the Production Manager

• Attend all technical and dress rehearsals and attend the opening night

• Ensure that no alcohol is consumed on the premises during rehearsals and performances

• Develop a rehearsal schedule in collaboration with the Production Manager





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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Reports to: Director

• The Assistant Director will support the Director’s vision and receive mentorship and guidance

• To attend all rehearsals, take production notes, blocking and comments in a Director’s copy of the script

• To attend all technical and dress rehearsals and attend opening night

• Ensure that no alcohol is consumed during rehearsals and performances





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MUSICAL DIRECTOR

Reports to: Director and Production Manager Supervises: Orchestra/Band, Vocalists, Vocal Coach and Rehearsal Pianist (if appointed)

• Collaborate with Director, Rehearsal Pianist and Choreographer


• Liaise with the Director, Rehearsal Pianist and Choreographer re the interpretation of the score

• Give vocal tuition to principals and chorus

• Recruit and rehearse suitable musicians for orchestra

• Notify Production Manager of orchestra contact details at the date dictated in the production schedule

• Attend regular production meetings

• Attend rehearsals as specified

• Attend all technical and dress rehearsals and to conduct the orchestra

• Prepare a written report for the Company at the end of the Production





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CHOREOGRAPHER

Reports to: Director and Production Manager Supervises: Dancers and Dance Captain (if appointed)

• Collaborate with the Director and Musical Director


• Choreograph dance and movement for cast

• Liaise with Director and Costume Designer regarding suitable costumes for movement



• Attend all technical and dress rehearsals and the Opening Night





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REHEARSAL PIANIST

Reports to: Musical Director

• Liaise with the Musical Director regarding interpretation of the score.

• Record music for rehearsal, if required


• Provide feedback to the Musical Director for inclusion in their production report




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SET DESIGNER

Reports to: Production Manager Supervises: Set Construction Coordinator

• Design set in collaboration with director to fulfill Director’s vision

• Prepare an estimate for the set design along with detailed drawings and model of the set, giving full and concise instructions as to materials, sizes, colours and textures

• Provide all quotes and receipts to the Production Manager

• Prioritise use of available resources and stay within budget


• Be prepared to creatively re-design any part of the concept that does not meet budget requirements





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SET CONSTRUCTION COORDINATOR

Reports to: Set Designer and Production Manager Supervises: Set Construction Team

• Organise working bees involving cast and other volunteers


• Collaborate with the designer regarding all set construction matters


• Oversee the workplace health and safety requirements of all working bees and participants including safety and suitability of tools and equipment





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COSTUME DESIGNER

Reports to: Production Manager Supervises: Costume Coordinator

• Design set in collaboration with director to fulfill Director’s vision

• Ideally prepare a costume book showing material samples, colours, designs and textures for each cast member/scene after full consultation with the Director and other designers





• Attend all technical and dress rehearsals and opening night

• Prepare a running sheet of all costume changes

• Advise cast of personal costume requirements, e.g. socks, hosiery, shoes





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COSTUME COORDINATOR

Reports to: Costume Designer and Production Manager Supervises: Wardrobe Team and Dressers

• Organise wardrobe workshops involving cast and other volunteers

• Arrange and supervise a group of machinists and sewers to make the costume required.


• Collaborate with the designer regarding all costume construction matters


• Meet deadline and schedules for costume parade for Director’s approval

• Liaise with costume designer regarding costume running sheet

• Arrange dressers for all performances

• Organise a suitable time for costume fitting outside of rehearsal time

• Ensure the safe and immediate return of all costumes belonging to the company





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LIGHTING DESIGNER/OPERATOR

Reports to: Production Manager Supervises: Lighting Team and Followspot Operators (if appointed)

• Design lighting in collaboration with Director, Set Designer, Costume Designer and Makeup Designer to fulfill Director’s vision


• Prepare an estimate for the lighting design along with detailed lighting plan


• Collaborate with Set Designer regarding set electrics

• Call/oversee the rigging and focusing of electrics prior to technical rehearsal

• Facilitate the safe use of floor electrics, including smoke/haze as required

• Recruit follow spot operator if required in line with production schedule

• Work with actors regarding the safe use of practical electrics if required






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MAKEUP/HAIR DESIGNERS

Reports to: Production Manager Supervises: Makeup and Hair Teams

• Design make-up and hair in collaboration with Director, Lighting Designer and Costume Designer to fulfill Director’s vision




• Purchase of the required make-up and hair items


• Recruit and support make-up/hair artists

• Attend all technical and dress rehearsals and the opening night

• Advise cast of personal make-up and hair requirements, e.g. sponges, eye lashes, brushes, eye make-up etc.





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PROPERTIES COORDINATOR

Reports to: Production Manager Supervises: Properties Assistants (if appointed)

• Liaise with Director re gathering appropriate furniture, props etc.

• Set up props table side stage so that the cast become familiar with their working environment

• Prepare a scene by scene running sheet of props requirements


• Organise the collection and return of borrowed equipment, furniture, props etc.

• Attend rehearsals, technical rehearsals and dress rehearsals






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MARKETING COORDINATOR

Reports to: Production Manager Liaises with: BTC Marketing Manager

• Prepare a marketing plan in conjunction with BTC Marketing Team

• Strategise with the company designers and social media team to ensure continuity of branding and timelines

• Operate within budget


• Liaise with all sections of the media

• Seek sponsorship and ensure fulfilment of sponsorship commitments

• Liaise with the venue regarding publicity opportunities

• Distribute press releases as per the publicity plan

• Arrange production and distribution of printed collateral

• Organise opening night promotions including invitations to media


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