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Production Activities
The following list of activities gives an indication of the work that goes into putting on a performance.
- Acting - participating in on stage productions
- Play Reading - participating in group play reading events
- Play Selection - Gather suitable plays for the group
- Reading Chair - Co-ordinates play reading events
- Play Writing - Writes group plays / Christmas plays & pantos
- Set Design - just what it says!
- Set Construction and Painting - ditto!
- Project Mgmt plans - builds and coordinates activities timelines to produce event
- Technical ana- Lighting and Audio Stage setup
- Stage Management - Ensure stage continuity during productions
- Stage Lighting - Develop & operate lighting sequences
- Stage Audio - Develop & operate sound effects and music
- Stage Continuity - Follow script and support cast with prompting - needs someone with a strong whisper!
- Costume Design - Identifies suitable costumes for productions
- Costume Making - Although some specialised costumes may be hired, very often they are made by members of the Group
- Makeup Artist - makeup and character development
- Properties - buying, borrowing, stealing or making 'props' to be used in productions
- Functional Management - overall group administration and equipment mgmt
- Director - Responsible for guiding, encouraging and bullying the cast into giving the performance of their life!
- Committee - Sets overall direction for the group through regular group meetings
- Public Relations - Promotes group externally and maintains local paper relationships
- Secretary - Manages Group Communication and minutes
- Treasurer - Maintains group finances
- Chairperson - Co-ordinates overall group activities and meetings
Many of these activities go on behind the scenes and we are always looking for new members to participate and help across the board. If you have an interest in any of the activities listed here and would like to get more involved in the community, why not contact us and join in the fun !