Elements and Performance Criteria
- Oversee preparation of the production/event
- Identify and rectify potential problems that could impact on the smooth running of the production and inform the appropriate personnel as required
- Check that appropriate personnel are present at the specified time and have completed any administrative procedures
- Conduct briefings with production and performance team, as required
- Supply performers with the relevant items and areas required for the production/event
- Ensure cast and crew valuables are secured according to organisational policy
- Communicate with appropriate personnel to ensure that all technical pre-show checks are completed within the required timeframe and that required technical elements are operating
- Liaise with relevant colleagues to complete other pre-performance requirements
- Coordinate the stage set-up
- Liaise with all stage production personnel and monitor work activities against relevant schedules
- Ensure all technical and performance personnel are present at the specified time
- Assess workflow and progress of set-up activities against timelines and initiate short term action to resolve any problems in meeting the deadline
- Identify and rectify potential problems that could impact on the smooth running of the production and inform the appropriate personnel as required.
- Communicate with appropriate personnel to ensure that all technical pre-show checks are completed within the required time frame and that required technical elements are operating.
- Communicate with the appropriate personnel to ensure that staging elements and equipment are correctly arranged in correct working order and in accordance with design specifications.
- Monitor the set-up to ensure that all Occupational Health and Safety issues have been addressed in accordance with relevant legislation and organisational procedures.
- Run the production/event
- Monitor production and performance elements and take appropriate action to resolve with minimum disruption to the production
- Use reference materials appropriately to ensure the accurate and timely delivery of the production/event
- Communicate any changes to the production promptly to all appropriate personnel, ensuring all changes meet production standards
- Ensure the movement of physical elements occurs in accordance with production schedule/running sheet and timing
- Maintain working relations and communication with production and performance team
- Provide appropriate briefings and materials to cast and crew prior to the performance
- Liaise with cast and crew in a timely manner regarding any pre-performance requirements
- Communicate with cast and crew regularly throughout the production in an open manner to maintain positive working relations
- Provide clear instructions in a manner that is appropriate to the production requirements, ensuring that timing is maintained and precise
- Communicate with personnel in a clear and concise manner to ensure efficient, safe and disciplined production practices
- Finalise the performance/event
- Accurately prepare post-performance documentation according to organisational procedures
- Organise the clearance and cleaning of the production/event sites as required, including appropriate security, storage and disposal
- Maintain required production facilities and stocks of consumables for use in future productions
- Identify any repairs or maintenance required and take appropriate action
- Identify the need for and make any necessary adjustments to production documentation to ensure consistency and quality of future performances