Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work backstage
- Identify production documentation and confirm job requirements with supervisor
- Prepare own draft running sheet based on production documentation and information from supervisor
- Use theatre terminology correctly and observe protocols in dealings with others involved in productions
- Set up own work area in line with job requirements
- Ensure that areas of responsibility backstage are free of hazards and meet work health and safety requirements
- Participate in technical and dress rehearsals
- Follow own running sheet, and action on cue during rehearsals
- Take notes on changes and adjustments made during rehearsals and update running sheet according to rehearsal notes and instructions from supervisor
- Observe theatre etiquette and work cooperatively with relevant personnel during rehearsals
- Take direction and instruction and participate in notes sessions
- Complete work assigned as a result of rehearsals prior to next rehearsal or performance
- Assist backstage during performances
- Set up backstage area for performances in line with requirements
- Complete pre-show checks as required and assist with rectifying technical faults in line with own level of responsibility
- Refer problems beyond scope of own job or skill level to supervisor
- Complete tasks on running sheet on cue
- Maintain quiet in the backstage area during performances
- Contribute to maintaining backstage area, paying particular attention to exits and hazards
- Complete post-performance procedures
- Advise supervisor of repairs, faults or technical issues that need to be addressed prior to next performance
- Shut down technical equipment according to procedures
- Tidy stage and backstage area
- Complete workplace documentation as required
- Seek feedback on own work performance to identify areas for future improvement