S1 E14 Production Manager

It’s an in-depth look at the whole production process! From conception presentation though to paperwork required for a show to hit the road. With tips on managing crew and scheduling, managing the different requirements of all departments during bump ins and rehearsals, to the detailed documents required With a passion for sustainability we hear about how she is helping make theatres a more sustainable environment.

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Podcast Episode Summary

00:00 Intro

1:14 Why do you think live theatre is important for people?

2:08 What personal qualities are required to be a good production manager?

3:13 What are the roles and responsibilities of a production manager?

5:42 How do you handle disputes or disagreements between people?

7:02 The importance of networking.

8:02 Giving less experienced people a go to gain experience.

8:47 Being a mentor for the less experienced  people on your team?

Pre Production;

9:41   What is the different paperwork you need to produce and keep up to date when managing a show?

15:18 You don’t make them but you see Rehearsal and show reports?

17:04 What do you do during the rehearsal process?

18:29 Any thing else in pre production or rehearsals that we have missed?

Bump In;

20:45 What does your first day of bump in look like?

26:18 How do you ensure quality in all areas of production?

27:43 In your experience, how do you develop a good team?

Tech Run;

30:40 What are you doing in tech run?

34:42 Do you allow time in your schedule for tech time for fix ups and adjustments?

Dress Run;

35:38 How do you respond to working under pressure?

38:39 Do any of your responsibilities change during dress run?

41:44 Any other words on dress runs

Show Day;

43:14 Give an example of a typical show day.

47:25 What are the day to day task to keep a show running?

Bump Out;

49:59 Are you around for bump-out?

Post Production

53:31 What are your responsibilities?

55:34 I know you have a passion for sustainability and up-cycling in theatre, can you give a few tips on how people can make the theatre more sustainable?

59:02 Can you provide some examples of this in the rehearsal room or in the theatre?

60.00 Any tips or tricks you would like to pass on?

63:00 Outro

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