BISHOPS KID PRODUCTIONS


 

Stage Manager

The stage manager is the coordinator and organizer of the production. This person schedules rehearsals and rehearsal space, ensures that all cast are present at rehearsal, and records all technical and blocking information (lighting, music and actor cues, props, furniture, transitions, etc). This person is at every rehearsal or if they can't be, has trained an assistant stage manager(s) to carry out those duties. During production week, this person is in charge of the dress rehearsal in the acting space. During the performance, they coordinate cast and crew and make sure costume and prop presets have been completed, and controls the show by calling the cues.

 

Music Director

The music director is in charge of music and singing in a production. Sometimes there is instead a vocal director (who deals with singing) and an orchestra director (who deals with instrumentation). Basically this person decides what music and/or songs are needed for the show at the request of the director and/or choreographer, and figures out how to accomplish that. Ideally they would know how to read music, but a vocal or orchestral director should definitely know how to read music. So duties would include recruiting instrumentalists, and/or vocal trainer and/or recorded music, or doing those things themselves.

 

Lighting Designer

The lighting designer creates a lighting scheme and special effects based on the requirements of the script and the director. This person is also in charge of renting and returning the equipment.

 

Sound Designer

The sound designer is in charge of locating all the needed music and sound effects. They also need to get and set up the equipment for sound presentation. This person would work with the music director.

 

Publicity/Advertising Manager

The publicity/advertising manager develops a publicity plan and schedule. This person will assess the mediums and outlets to advertise in. They will also seek a publicity/program designer(s). They will arrange for the reproduction and distribution of posters and programs, as well as the production of t-shirts.

 

Box Office Manager

The box office manager works with the treasurer and supervises the house manager and usher(s). This person coordinates with the treasurer to make sure there is enough change before each show, and assists with the totals for deposit. They also maintain ticket sales and reservations, advise patrons of delays and help direct patrons into the theater with the help of the house manager.

 

House Manager

The house manager works for the box office manager and has at least one usher working for them. The stage manager lets the house manager know when to open and close the house (theater). They are to make sure there are programs available, make sure the usher(s) are prepared and trained, and to assist with crowd control.

 

Publicity/Program Designer

The publicity/program designer develops a motif consistent with the play. This person will submit various designs for approval. Once a style is chosen, they will adapt the design for t-shirts, program cover, etc. This process also includes: font type and style, poster and program layout and other media.

 

Makeup and Hair Designer

The makeup and hair designer is responsibile for making sure that there are makeup and supplies for the show, including any speciality makeup and hair items. They are also to make sure that the actors have the appropriate makeup and hair style consistent for the play. This person also holds makeup and hair workshops/rehearsals around production week for the cast. This can be two separate positions or one.