How to Put on a Play | Jobs to Fill to Put on a Play | Part 1

Not sure what jobs to assign all those team members and volunteers? Grab and pen a paper to jot down these 10 jobs to fill for a successful play.
[0:00] Intro
[0:53] Director
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*Usually decides on a play/script (consider copyright)
*Usually decides the timeline, budget, location
[1:54] Stage Manager (SM)
*Organized, punctual, attention to details
*Keeps schedule & communicates with heads of departments
*Run the show once in the performance space
[2:45] Actor
*Non-Union (Non-Equity) actors for community to mid-level theatre
*Can advertise for actors on social media or mandy.com
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[4:02] Backstage Crew
*Move set and props during scene changes
*Help with quick changes
*Runner/assistance for actors
[5:14] Costumes
*Helps director to research and source costumes (i.e. thrift stores or rental shops)
*Label costumes (where unseen to the audience) with initials of the actor (not character) and the act and scene the costume is in
*Organizes and steams/irons costumes between each performance
*Wash costumes between performances as needed
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Juel has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Toronto and a 4-year conservatory acting diploma from Sheridan College. Since graduating in 2010, Juel has been writing, producing, acting in, stage managing, directing, and coaching in her hometown of Toronto and Los Angeles. Juel has worked with such names as Trey & Darren Anthony, Rachael-Lea Rickards, and Marion J. Caffey. She's currently working freelance with several theatre companies, directors, and playwrights.
Juel Brown has been helping new (and experienced) directors for over 10 years, from choosing their script to polishing their blocking.
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