Introduction to Production Management & Theatre Organizational Chart PDF

Introduction to Production Management BTA 304 Instructor: Nico Varona Who is the Production Manager? In charge of overall- planning and overseeing of a theatrical production (artistic, technical, and administrative) Some of the PM’s functions budget deli...

Introduction to Production Management BTA 304 Instructor: Nico Varona Who is the Production Manager? In charge of overall- planning and overseeing of a theatrical production (artistic, technical, and administrative) Some of the PM’s functions budget deliberations production scheduling identifying rehearsal and performance venues coordinating with producers to form a collaborative artistic, production, and technical team The scope of PM’s work involves processes in… Preproduction Production Postproduction Theatre Organizational Chart and Designations Guide Questions Why is it important for a theatre company to have an organizational structure? How does a theatre company operate in terms of production, administration, and business aspects? IMPORTANT NOTE: The organizational structure and hierarchy may vary from one institution to another. It depends on the needs of the organization itself (a professional company may need more people, while a smaller, community-based collective may not) Theatre Designations Production/Administrative/ Business aspect Board of Directors - appointment of executive leadership - approves budget and oversees financial performance - strategizing for the organization General/ Company Manager - oversees day-to-day operations of the company - creates the budget of the entire company Production Manager - aspects of the production are completed within schedule and budget - negotiates artistic views with realistic budgetary situations - securing the rights of a script Marketing Director/Manag er - strategizing marketing plans - produces a comprehensive promotions plan - develops sponsorship partnerships Box Office Manager - tasked to handle ticketing matters Building Maintenance/ Administrato r - maintenance and safe operation of the theatre structure and equipment - implementation of all safety and emergency procedures in the theatre  House Manager - makes sure that the audience has a pleasant experience at the theatre - has control of the front of the house up to the audience area during shows - manages the ushers - coordinates with the box- office manager Theatre Designations Artistic aspect Board of Directors - approves the line- up of plays and activities for the season  Artistic Director - curating the repertoire for the season - conception and implementation of the company’s artistic vision - hires/appoints key artistic posts in the company  Technical Director responsible for the maintenance and operations of the technical assets of a company oversees set construction and development of other technical aspect of the production Shop Masters - in-charge of wardrobe, props, electric, carpentry Director actualization of the script working with designers and members of the artistic team Designers - conceptualizes the vision of the director - draws a budget plan and negotiates it with the company manager Dramaturg fountain of knowledge in the production provides research to help the conceptualization of the director and the designers Script doctor Director’s devil’s advocate Audience developer Stage Manager - assures the smooth operations of rehearsals - coordinates various departments of the artistic side to make sure tasks are delivered effectively and efficiently - makes sure that the show runs smoothly and orderly Actors - performs the characters in the script to an audience - collaborates with the artistic team in mounting the performance