As part of the Mentor Program your role will be to assist the Production Manager in their duties, to a level of involvement to their discretion.

The Production Manager is responsible and accountable for:

• Arranging auditions and managing responses in conjunction with the directors;

• Overseeing all production teams and the process;

• Preparation of a production schedule and ensuring all production team members are aware of the schedule, including meetings, rehearsals and performance requirements (sitzprobe, bump in to theatre, performance times etc);

• Monitoring the schedule and making adjustments as needed;

• Managing the budget;

• Liaising with external providers (theatre and venue hire, volunteers) to ensure processes are followed;

• Supervising all cast and production team during rehearsals and performances;

• Attending all required rehearsals, as discussed with the Director;

• Attending all rehearsal sessions during Production Week, unless otherwise arranged with the Director;

• Attending the Opening Night of the production; and

• Attending all other shows on an as-required basis.

As part of the Mentor Program your role will be to assist the Stage Manager in their duties, to a level of involvement to their discretion. The Stage Manager is responsible for managing the cast and production team once in the Theatre venue. The Stage Manager is accountable for managing attendance of cast, calling the show and the health and safety requirements of all involved.

The Stage Manager is responsible and accountable for:

• Liaising with the Directors for show stage management requirements, having a good understanding of the technical and artistic elements of the performance to ensure it is delivered to the Directors’ requirements;

• Ensuring that all cast and production team are inducted into the venue, and are aware of health and safety requirements, and managing the ongoing health and safety of all involved;

• Opening and Closing of the venue during rehearsals, lighting and sound set-up, production week and performances;

• Compiling and operating the prompt copy with all cues for cast, props, lighting and sound;

• Calling each performance, including prompting (if required) and cueing technical elements;

• Managing the backstage and onstage areas during rehearsals and performances;

• Supervising bump in and bump out of rehearsal spaces and venues including working closely with technical department heads to ensure everything required for the show is bumped in/out safely and operating without any risks or unnecessary hazards;

• Making sure all cast members arrive by the correct doors and are at the venue at the required time for performances;

• Dealing with any emergencies that arise during the time in the theatre venue;

• Attending all required rehearsals, as discussed with the Directors and/or Production Manager;

• Attending all rehearsal sessions during Production Week, unless otherwise arranged with the Director and/or Production Manager;

• Mentoring Crew and Cast on theatre operations and technical elements.

• Attending all shows.

Backstage crew can expect to undertake the following

• Work both under the indirect supervision of the Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Managers during a show;

• Move set items on and off stage as required of the show in a manner that is safe and as rehearsed and expected by the cast / creative team;

• Act as the Stage Managers eyes and ears in the wings ensuring cast and crew work safely, identifying hazards, notifying the Stage Manager or Assistant Stage Managers of said Hazards and taking action to remove them as directed / required;

• Support cast backstage as required, such as but not limited too, assisting in quick changes, providing props if required, highlighting risks or hazards and assisting with microphones;

• Attend rehearsals as required by the Stage Manager / Production Team;

• Attend all shows as agreed upon with the Stage Manager;

• Assist the Stage Manager in opening and closing venues before and after shows / rehearsals by following pre-developed checklists / exercising initiative;

• As required, perform other tasks not listed within the crew members ability not stated.

As part of the Mentor Program your role will be to assist the Costume and Props Coordinator in their duties, to a level of involvement to their discretion. The Costume Coordinator is responsible for designing and making all of the required costumes for the show.

• The Costume Designer/Coordinator is responsible and accountable for:

• Liaising with the Director for all costume requirements;

• Measuring and creating appropriate costumes for all cast members, as required, to be completed prior to the Opening Night of the production;

• Arranging extra (volunteer) assistance where required for measuring/sewing/creating costumes;

• Ensuring all cast members know their responsibilities with costumes and with what costumes they need to provide themselves;

• Ensuring the safe care and storage of all costumes during rehearsals, transport and performances;

• Making sure all costumes are washed and stored appropriate post-show;

• Attending all required rehearsals, as discussed with the Director and/or Production Manager;

• Attending the full dress rehearsal with all costumes completed to a standard where cast are able to make a full rehearsal with all required costumes (some adjustments may need to be made after this date)

• Attending the Opening Night of the production; and

• Attending all other shows at the discretion of Director/Musical Director on an as-required basis.

As part of the Mentor Program your role will be to assist the Set Design and Builder in their duties, with a level of involvement to their discretion. This role can potentially be filled by two + people (One in Design and One + in Construction). The Set Designer and Builder is responsible for designing, and building all required set and large moving props for the performance.

• The Set Designer and Builder is responsible and accountable for:

• Liaising with the Director for show Set requirements;

• Be responsible for the design and construction of the set and any large moving props.

• Attend rehearsals, as required, to get a feel for the set design requirements;

• Liaise and communicate with other departments, as required (costumes, set, choreography) to ensure fluidity between the look, feel and sound for the production;

• Be responsible for managing and organising the transport of the set from the rehearsal space to the theatre(s)

• Be responsible for bump in and bump out of set in the theatre(s) – including Launceston.

As part of the Mentor Program your role will be to assist the Director in their duties, to a level of involvement to their discretion. The Directors are responsible for the overall practical and creative interpretation of the script(s) and musical score for the production. The Directors are involved from the beginning of the process from design and pre-production stages through to the final performance and are responsible for working closely with the creative and production teams, performers, and producers to create a successful performance that connects with the audience.

The Director is responsible and accountable for:

• Effectively coordinating across the range of disciplines and with artistic vision

• Creatively writing and directing a script to suit the requirements of the Uni Revue, including musically and visually

• Attending production meetings with set designers, musical directors, choreographers, and others as required

• Organising rehearsals

• Communicating and liaising with all parties involved, including cast, the creative team, the production team and producer

• Ensuring all departments are ready for performance prior to the opening night of the show

• Working with the cast to give them a positive experience in the theatre industry

• Allowing cast to have creative input where it is deemed appropriate by the Director

• Attending all required rehearsals

• Attending preview performances and preparing detailed notes for the cast and creative teams

• Assisting to publicise the production by giving interviews and other required advertising

• Attending the Opening Night of the production and

• Attending all other shows on an as-required basis

As part of the Mentor Program your role will be to assist the Marketing Manager in their duties, to a level of involvement to their discretion. The Marketing Manager is responsible for the marketing plan and material for the production (this role may have more than one mentee).

The Marketing Manager is responsible and accountable for:

• Creating an impactful marketing and social media strategy that is goal orientated and maximises Uni Revue ticket sales for the current year, and encourages repeat customers in the years that follow, in concordance with the marketing budget set by the Old Nick Company

• Coordinating marketing with the theatre(s) in which the show will take place

• Collaborating with the creative directors of the production to coordinate and manage relationships with relevant marketing outlets

• Generating ideas and developing lasting sponsorship opportunities that contribute to the ongoing success of the Uni Revue

As part of the Mentor Program your role will be to assist the Audio Designer and Operator in their duties, to a level of involvement to their discretion. The Audio Designer and Operator is responsible for designing, plotting and operating all required audio for the performance such as:

• Liaising with the Director for show audio requirements;

• Plan and provide any required sound effects;

• Attend rehearsals as required, to get a feel for the audio cues and design;

• Liaise and communicate with other departments as required (costumes, set, choreography) to ensure fluidity between the look, feel and sound for the productions;

• Prepare the sound desk prior to the opening of the production

• Liaise with the Stage Manager to ensure all cues in the prompt script are accurate and as designed;

• Operate the audio during each technical rehearsal as well as during every performance of the season.

As part of the Mentor Program your role will be to assist the Videographer in their duties, to a level of involvement to their discretion. The Videographer is responsible for designing, producing and editing all required video for the performance.

The Videographer is responsible and accountable for:

• Liaising with the Director/Technical Director for show video requirements;

• Plan and provide any required video;

• Attend rehearsals, as required, to film or plan for video requirements;

• Liaise and communicate with other departments, as required (costumes, set, choreography) to ensure fluidity between the look, feel and sound for the production;

• Provide all video complete to a high standard prior to the opening of the production;

As part of the Mentor Program your role will be to assist the AV Technician/Operator in their duties, to a level of involvement to their discretion. The AV Technician/Operator is responsible for designing, installing and operating AV equipment in the theatre, and liaising with all departments to ensure technical coherence during the performances.

The AV Tech/Op is responsible and accountable for:

• Liaising with Director/Technical Director for show audio visual technical requirements;

• Research, design, test and install AV equipment for the show;

• Build a show in the playout system for live presentation;

• Operating the video during each technical rehearsal as well as during every performance of the season (unless otherwise discussed with production manager and director).

• Liaise with the Stage Manager to ensure all cues in the prompt script are accurate and as designed;

• Perform troubleshooting or maintenance in the venue of any AV equipment.

As part of the Mentor Program your role will be to assist the Lighting Designer/Operator in their duties, to a level of involvement to their discretion. The Lighting Designer and Operator is responsible for designing, plotting and operating all required lighting for the performance.

The Lighting Designer and Operator is responsible and accountable for:

• Liaising with the Director for show lighting requirements;

• Produce a lighting design that suits the production by evoking appropriate moods, shifting emphasis from one stage area to another when required, reinforce the style of the production and blend the visual elements on stage into a unified whole;

• Attend rehearsals, as required, to get a feel for the lighting cues and design;

• Liaise and communicate with other departments, as required (costumes, set, choreography) to ensure fluidity between the look and feel for the production;

• Physically adjust the lighting rig appropriately and plot all lights prior to the opening of the production;

• Liaise with the Stage Manager to ensure all cues in the prompt script are accurate and as designed;

• Operate the lighting during each technical rehearsal as well as during every performance of the season.