The Gate Steering Committee are currently seeking the following volunteer positions: Producer: Artistic Director & the Steering Committee Play Directors: Selected by: Artistic Director & Steering Committee Reports to: Steering Committee 1. Responsible for all artistic decisions related to the production, except those increasing costs beyond budgets. 2. Expected to cast the production, block all scenes and run blocking rehearsals and general rehearsals. 3. Delegates most technical production matters to the Technical Director, and most set construction decisions to the Set Designer, while still retaining responsibility for the overall artistic quality and consistency of the production. May overrule any designated decisions when necessary to this end. 4. Develops draft rehearsal schedule prior to auditions; updated shortly after auditions. 5. Sets audition dates, rehearsal dates, etc. 6. Organizes auditions; responsible for casting decisions subject to approval of the Steering Committee. 7. Participate in selection of Musical Director and/or technical crew members by Technical Director. 8. May designate Assistant Directors and delegate any portion of these responsibilities as appropriate. Technical Director: Selected by: Producer and Play Director Reports to: Play Director 1. Surveys performance space for technical production elements/capabilities and serves as a consultant to production staff on technical issues. 2. Works with set designer on technical construction and implementation aspects of scenery. 3. Obtains and sets up any technical theater elements of the production outside of those maintained by the production house. Any expenditures must be coordinated with producer. 4. Develops lighting design based on set design and survey of production space lighting capabilities. May be deferred in whole or in part to in-house lighting designer. 5. Works with production house master electrician to ensure lighting design is implemented correctly. 6. Develops sound design based on musical and theatrical demands of the production and current theater sound reinforcement capability. May be deferred in whole or in part to in-house sound designer. 7. Coordinates deployment and use of The Gate Theater Group owned and/or rented sound reinforcement equipment. May be deferred in whole or in part to other production participant(s) or in-house audio personnel. Set Designer: Selected by: Producer and Play Director Reports to: Play Director 1. Designs scenery with input from the play director which will be both technically and financially feasible based on the current status of the clubs set construction talent pool and budget. 2. Establishes set construction budget and submits to producer for approval. 3. Creates set construction schedule which shall optimally consist of sessions no more than one day per week for approximately four to six hours at a time. Sessions will not conflict with rehearsal schedule unless prior arrangement is made with the play director. Schedule shall be coordinated with and integrated into producers production schedule. It shall be recognized by all members of the production staff that final set construction customarily occupies several days during the week before a production opens. 4. Organizes scenery construction sessions by purchasing or otherwise acquiring (rent, borrow, etc.) all necessary set construction items, arranges delivery to construction location, and plans for each sessions activities anticipating widely varying levels of participation from session to session. 5. Ensures set construction schedule is well-publicized at rehearsals and recruits members to participate in all aspects of set construction. 6. Arranges for the delivery of the scenery to and from the production theater. 7. Arranges for the salvage and storage of main set pieces for reuse in future Gate Theater Group productions. Costume Designer: Selected by: Producer and Play Director Reports to: Play Director 1. Identifies necessary costume requirements for production. 2. Obtains (purchase, sews, rents, etc.) necessary costumes for production. 3. Organizes cast members to help acquire necessary costumes. 4. Repairs existing costumes as necessary. 5. Organizes return of cleaned costumes to general storage after production. Ticket Manager: Selected by: Producer Reports to: Producer 1. Arranges for ticket printing 2. Coordinates ticket distribution by cast 3. Responsible for providing and tracking complimentary tickets 4. Returns any unsold tickets to theater prior to performance, if necessary Publicity Director: Selected by: Producer Reports to: Producer 1. Advertises shows and auditions. 2. Develops detailed budget within budget ceiling from producer. Production Photographer: Selected by: Producer Reports to: Producer 1. Photographs at auditions. 2. Photographs for advertisements and paper submissions. 3. Photographs individual and activity photos for programs. 4. Photographs for web site. Program Designer: Selected by: Producer Reports to: Producer 1. Designs general program. The Play Director is responsible for getting bios and photos from the cast to the Program Designer. The Fundraising Chairperson is responsible for providing all sold program advertisements. 2. Arranges to have program printed. 3. Coordinates with theater house manager to have programs distributed to attendees. Fundraiser Chairperson: Selected by: Producer Reports to: Producer 1. Organizes fundraising activities for the group. The Steering committee provides e-mail support for such activities. 2. Selects a fundraising crew when appropriate. Designates individuals to be responsible for specific fundraising activities. 3. Coordinates selling program advertising, when necessary. Provides sold ads to the Program Designer. Properties Manager: Selected by: Producer Reports to: Producer 1. Identifies and obtains (rents, borrows, builds) property requirements for the production based on set design and production script. The Play Director and Producer provide input. Social Chairperson: Selected by: Steering Committee Reports to: Steering Committee 1. Organizes social functions for the group. 2. Selects a social crew when appropriate. Designates individuals to be responsible for specific social Contact us through this site or give Stephan a call at 087 177 2195.
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