Production Planning

PRODUCTION STAFFS DIVIDED INTO TWO PARTS;

1. BUSINESS- takes charge of the business aspects of the production. -concentrated only on the audience2. ARTISTIC- takes charge of the quality of the play-responsibility to give the audience the best

I. DIRECTOR-two fold obligation*duties on the selecting, casting,

rehearsing, and presenting of a play

*duties as the organizer, manager, promoter, business agent, press agent, and chief representative of his theater group

II. PRODUCTION MANAGER-- acts as financer in some cases-signs contracts, makes arrangements, decides on bookings- -checks on works and production progress-keeps updated directory-prepares production schedule-presides over production meetings-supervise the printing of the program and ticket-supervise publicity assignments-decides on urgent production problems-makes contacts with sponsors

III. STAGE MANAGER

-sends out call slips for rehearsals-keeps diary of the production-checks out the duties of other committees-only the person will be seen moving around the stage during the show-leads the members during the company call

-personally takes charge of striking the set-stage directions, blockings, movements and emotional tones-responsible for the entire production and control backstage-during rehearsals he is the director's right hand man but from curtain-up he is the complete control

-Particularly concerned with the time-prepares the running sheet-test everything that needs testing-while the play is on he watches the whole show-makes sure all things run smoothly

V. ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER (ASM)-Carries out duties assigned to him by the SM-Acts as prompter at rehearsals-keeps a directory of cast and crew-keeps a first aid kit in case of emergency

IV. HOUSE MANAGER

-checks out house music with the sounds committee-give the signal to the stage manager to begin the performance-sees to it that actor's entrances are not blocked-assigns his committee members to strategic places during a performance to avoid any untoward incident-should be the last one to leave the theatre after the show

VI PROPERTIES (props manager)-keeps a general listing of all props needed, classified accordingly -marks his scripts as to the entrance and exits of props-provides needed props in case of unavailability-checks props if complete-knows where the props placed at performances-takes charge of returning borrowed props and storing properties acquired

VII. COSTUMES-takes charge of hiring a costume designer-consults the director on color schemes and designs-keeps a costume file on inventory-must have a sewing kit ready all the time with safety pins and pins-supervises the sewing costumes-takes charge of costume rack-must be alert at costume changes in between scenes

VIII. MAKE-UP-consults the director on make-up designs to suit the mood and style of the play-keeps a complete make-up set with hairpins, hair spray and rubber bands-must attend demonstrations on the stage make-up especially for ageing purposes-post a make-up guide in the make-up room indicating the age of the character appearing-provides mirror in the make-up room-should instruct the actors not to get out to the audience once made up

VIX. LIGHTS-prepares the light script-handles the lighting equipment and sees to it that spillage is avoided-must work hand in hand with the director regarding lighting plan\-provides himself with a pen light and sees to it that candles are available in case of blackouts

X. SOUNDS

-prepares the sound script-must check the sound system of the stage to be used-chooses the musical background upon consultations with the director-must work together with the SM -provides house music before the play starts

XI. STAGE CREW-fixes and shifts the stage upon orders of the SM-dresses up in comfortable shirts and pants for shifting the stage-carries furniture props from the place of presentation to the storage area-must be available for emergency errands-should see to it that the area is clean if janitors are absents-should use masking tapes as markers when shifting the props

XII. PUBLICITY-writes/delivers press releases before and after the production-takes chargers of photos and newspapers clippings-takes charge of posters and streamers-sells the show to prospective audiences-handles promotions through dealings with VIP's

XIII. FRONT OF THE HOUSE-overall in charge of the box office, reception,and ushering-assigns members to seats-reserves certain rows of seats for VIP's -sees to it that the audience is comfortable-must know the facilities of the theatre very well

XIV. PROGRAMS AND POSTERS-prepares the draft or the program and the poster-checks out program and poster details with the PM-makes arrangements with the press for printing-checks program and poster proof-decides on the number of programs/posters to be printed upon consultation with the PM-keeps an adequate file of programs/posters-takes charge of program sales-submits an accounting of program sold

XV. INVITATIONS

-prepares a guest list-keeps a VIP guest file-distributes invitations with receipt slip-takes charge of RSVP -Sends out thank you letters to guest and patrons after the show

XVI. USHERING-dresses up appropriately to receive guests-the ushering groups take the guests to their seats-must not leave their posts even after the show begun in case of late arrivals-carries a pen light always

XVII. TICKETS-makes a draft of tickets-consults the PM on the number tickets to be printed-prepares an accounting of tickets sold -provides each newspaper with two passes for the opening performance

THEATRE TERMS

1. AD LIB- to extemporize stage business or conversation2. APRON- the forestage. The part of the stage extending beyond the curtain line3. ARENA- stage production in a central acting space with the audience4. ASIDE(noun)- a line or speech delivered by the actor away from other characters, more or less communicatively to the audience5. BACK DROP- a drop used as the most remote background of a set

6. BACK STAGE- portion of the theatre back of the proscenium but outside the stage, loosely used to indicate all of stage areas7. BIT- very small part but usually with some lines as distinguished from walk on8. BLACKOUT- a sudden, complete extinguishing of lights; sometimes used instead of a curtain to divide scenes or acts9. BLOCKING- the plotting of action by the director10. BUSINESS- also known as "stage business", any body action performed as part of the play, especially that involving an individual actor rather than the entire group of actors

11. CALL BOARD- the backstage bulletin board on which casting and rehearsal calls and the other items are posted12. CALL BOY- boy/man whose sole duty is to call the actors and other items are posted.13. CROSS- the movement by an actor from one location to another on stage14. CUE- a signal for an actor's speech or action, usually the last two words of another actor's speech15. EXTRA- modern name for supernumerary

16. FARCE- a play in which the comedy is based on exaggerated or absurd situations17. FOOTLIGHTS- or "foots". strip lights or boxed lights set on the floor at the front of the stage18. GELATINES- sheets of colored gelatines (or plastic) used to give color in lighting units. cellphones or gels19. GREEN ROOM- Special room where actors in costume and make-up may meet friends20. HAM- slang for poor actor, especially one who overacts

21. HAND PROPS- small items of property carried on by the actors instead of being placed on the stage22. HOUSE- the auditorium; also figuratively, the people in it23. GROUPINGS- the arrangements of actors on stage24. MOTIVATE- to have a reason for doing or saying something25. MUGGING- looking communicatively at the audience; especially with too much facial expression

26. OFFSTAGE- outside the acting area or visible area of the stage27. PLACES- the stage manager's call to players to warn them that the act is about to begin28. PANTOMINE- the body expression of an idea or emotion29. SHIFT- to change settings30. SOLILOQUY- a passage spoken by the actor when alone or apart. it may be communicative, like an aside, or properly meditative

31. STAGE MOVEMENT- the planned movement of actors about the stage, especially in relation to groupings32. STRIKE- the stage manager's call to begin changing the set, and the warning of actors to get out of the way33. TIMING- the art of regulating the execution of a line or action to occur at the exact psychological moment.34. TRAGEDY- a play in which the protagonist, a noble character, is defeated by forces beyond his control35. WALK-ON- a part without a line

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