2023 - 2024 THEATRE HANDBOOK

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COMPANY MANAGER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES* *These duties will be amended and reassigned should the Company Manager also be cast or carry other crew responsibilities within the production Before Rehearsal Period: 1. Assist with auditions if the Company Manager position is assigned in advance 2. Assemble and distribute a Company Contact List with name, cast or crew position, and contact information for each company member, guest artists, and faculty and staff members. During Rehearsal Period: 1. Meet with the Box Office Manager (BOM) to discuss: a. Program Information Details b. Complimentary Ticket Details c. Course Evaluation Forms d. Usher Needs and Assignments 2. Inform all company members of the comp ticket policy a. Gather information from company members for their reservation b. Communicate comp ticket reservations to BOM by the second week of rehearsal 3. Coordinate on and off campus publicity with the Publicity Manager 4. Distribute all drafts of the program to faculty, staff, and company members for proofreading Production Meetings The Company Manger will attend all production meetings to assist the Stage Manager as need. This may include: 1. Sending reminder calls and e-mails 2. Taking roll 3. Contacting absent or tardy company members 4. Take and/or distribute notes During Tech Week 1. Design and assemble the Lobby Callboard with Production-related materials. 2. Act as House Manager and assist the Ushers. a. Contact and schedule ushers for each performance b. Use the Usher Policy information in this handbook as a guide. c. Make sure the house is clean and all potential audience hazards are addressed.
d. Coordinate with Campus Police any special needs for movement-impaired audience members e. Communicate with Stage Manager for the opening and closing of the house 3. Announce or post any changes or omissions in the program in an appropriate place. After Final Performance 1. Remind the cast and crew to complete their Course Evaluation Forms 2. Return the Lobby Callboard to its Pre-show state
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