DRAMA SPACES - Youth Arts Programme

dramaspaces6 18/8/05 4:25 PM Page 504. Have you got enough help and support?As you can see from the diagram, there are several production roles to be filled. It is crucial for the sanityof all involved and for the success of the piece that the director/producer has the ability to delegateresponsibilities. It is a vital skill.All too often, the director is the writer, production manager, stagemanager, costume designer, set builder and lighting operator. If one person is expected to complete allthese tasks, they will not succeed in any or they will collapse and never direct again.Drama becomes theatre when you add the following:DirectorHe/she is responsible for interpreting a play or the creation of a devised piece of theatre, for casting andrehearsing the play for performance.ActorsThey are responsible for interpreting the role that they are portraying under the guidance of the director,for taking direction, for learning their lines and moves on stage and for attending rehearsals.Production ManagerHe/she co-ordinates all of the elements of the production and ensures it is on time and on budget. He/shecalls the production meetings and draws up the production schedule in consultation with the producer,director and stage manager.50