Question 1

Producer

Accepted Answer

The producer is the highest authority for all non creative aspects of a show. They are responsible for the overall production of a show, including assembling a production council, all communication, spending, management of resources, and publicity. The producer keeps the production council on a timetable to ensure a successful show.

Question 2

Director

Accepted Answer

Responsible for the creative aspects of the production.
Manages cast and work with music director, choreographer, and designers
Communicates with stage manager for scheduling purposes and rehearsal management
Communicates with producers on matters of spending and production details

Question 3

Music Director

Accepted Answer

Responsible for casting the necessary musical talent for the production
Teaches the musical aspects of the show to the cast
Coordinates with rehearsal pianists regarding any song changes and orchestral director regarding any modification / notes on the score
Communicates with the director, producers, and choreographer on all overlapping matters

Question 4

Choreographer

Accepted Answer

Responsible for consulting in callbacks to cast the necessary dance talent for the production
Choreographs musical numbers requested by the director
Teaches choreography to cast
Communicates with the director, producer, and music director on all overlapping matters

Question 5

Orchestral Director

Accepted Answer

Responsible for assembling and rehearsing an orchestra for the production
Communicates with producers regarding acquisition of players and instruments
Communicates with stage manager regarding pit sync and post-load-in requirements

Question 6

Stage Manager

Accepted Answer

Responsible for creating a rehearsal schedule, managing rehearsals, and communicating with the necessary people regarding rehearsal needs and concerns
Responsible for creating a technical schedule, specifically dealing with load-in and subsequent rehearsals
Responsible for bringing all relevant issues to the attention of the producers
Highest authority during technical rehearsal and performances
Communicates with director, music director, choreographer during rehearsals
Communicates with the technical director, lighting designer, sound designer, costume designer, and props mistress from before load-in to strike

Question 7

Set Designer

Accepted Answer

Responsible for designing a set for the show and providing explicit blueprints for building the set
Communicates with the director regarding creative vision, technical director regarding construction feasibility, and the producers regarding spending

Question 8

Costume Designer

Accepted Answer

Responsible for designing and acquiring all costumes for the show
Responsible for measuring and fitting cast members for costumes
Responsible for maintaining and utilizing a costume team
Responsible for ensuring a costume master/mistress is present for all dress rehearsals and performances
Communicates with director regarding creative vision and producers regarding spending
Responsible for maintaining the costume budget

Question 9

Costume Team

Accepted Answer

Communicates with costume designer and works with his/her direction in completing a full costume wardrobe for the cast
Responsible for getting spending approval from the costume designer

Question 10

Lighting Designer

Accepted Answer

Responsible for designing a lighting layout with the director and for submitting a detailed lighting design to Rich Kless of Duke Theater Operations in a timely fashion.
Hangs and focuses all lighting instruments in the theater
Operates the lighting board during technical rehearsals and performances
Communicates with the stage manager regarding lighting cues and producers regarding spending
Responsible for keeping the lighting budget

Question 11

Sound Designer

Accepted Answer

Designs, assembles, and maintains a sound setup from load-in to strike
Operates the sound board during all technical rehearsals and performances
Communicates with director, music director, orchestral director, and stage manager regarding specific sound issues for the show
Responsible for keeping the sound budget and communicating with producers regarding spending

Question 12

Props Master

Accepted Answer

Acquires all necessary props for the production and maintains a prop table for all dress rehearsals and performances
Communicates directly with the producers regarding spending and is responsible for keeping the props budget

Question 13

Technical Director

Accepted Answer

Translates set designs into a completed set
Utilizes build team or cast to complete the set in a timely fashion
Responsible for all set repairs and issues that arise during use
Maintains a set budget and communicates with the producers regarding spending

Question 14

Build Team

Accepted Answer

Assists the technical director in completing set construction
Must get spending approval from technical director

Question 15

Publicity Head

Accepted Answer

Manages publicity logistics regarding campus-wide and off-campus publicity
Manages a publicity team and is responsible for actively publicizing the production
Communicates with producers regarding all spending issues
Maintains a publicity budget

Question 16

Publicity Team

Accepted Answer

Manages publicity logistics regarding campus-wide and off-campus publicity
Manages a publicity team and is responsible for actively publicizing the production
Communicates with producers regarding all spending issues
Maintains a publicity budget

Question 17

Company Manager

Accepted Answer

Serves as primary resource for anyone in the show regarding non-professional conflicts amongst individuals
Accommodates the cast to create a lighter working environment, especially during long or tedious rehearsals
May be called on to manage cast logistics (e.g. extended housing during graduation weekend)
Manages Hoof 'n' Horn traditions (e.g. secret buddies)
Stocks dressing room with important cast items (e.g. water, baby wipes)
Responsible for maintaining a company manager budget

Question 18

Graphic Designer

Accepted Answer

Works with producers and director in designing the necessary number of publicity images

Question 19

Playbill Designer

Accepted Answer

Designs and assembles the playbill
Responsible for collecting cast and production council biographies
Receives advertising, publicity, other materials from the producers

Question 20

Rehearsal Pianist

Accepted Answer

Accompanies the cast during callbacks and music rehearsals
Communicates with the music director regarding specifics

HOOF 'N' HORN

Student-Run Musical Theatre since 1936

PRODUCTION COUNCIL

Production Councils are selected by the Producer on a show-by-show basis.

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