It’s an in-depth look at the whole production process! From conception presentation though to paperwork required for a show to hit the road. With tips on managing crew and scheduling, managing the different requirements of all departments during bump ins and rehearsals, to the detailed documents required With a passion for sustainability we hear about how she is helping make theatres a more sustainable environment. The French Brace where the arts and environmental sustainability come together in a very practical way, sharing materials and resources. https://www.facebook.com/thefrenchbrace/

Facilitating quick changes, cleaning, managing and setting costumes. With a threaded needle, safety pins and gaffe at the stand by for quick fixes in the dark. Following very detailed plots from pre show until after the final curtain, it is fast paced for a dresser in the theatre. Listen as we learn tips on how to lay out costumes to streamline quick changes, and costume hacks.

Keeping artists on stage happy can be very rewarding and some times challenging, find out what it take to be a Monitor Engineer. From one time shows to a multiple show run. Why line of sight is so important, and the different ways artist communicate changes while on stage. We talk about exercises to identify different frequencies and the best ways to protect your hearing.

Adapting the lighting design to fit into many different venues. Creating the same effect and look as if it was opening night. The re lighter has a big responsibility from pre production with questions and paper work, to making it work in the venue. With maybe not all the desired fixtures they were after. Hear how communication is a key in this role.

From concept to reality, from notebook sketches to vector works drawing. A set designer creates the look for the set after consultation with the director and script. Making scaled set models using corflute and balsa wood to see how the design will work in the performance space. The set designer looks after the design seen on stage.

Being the go to person for an incoming show, providing details about the venue to the client, liaising their production needs and gathering information for the different departments in the venue, and doing all the odd jobs. The Production Coordinator has their hands full from the time the show lands on their desk, to the curtain raising. Check out the facebook page for more show notes and links. https://www.facebook.com/UnseenTheatrics/

Recording, creating and compiling the sounds for different types of theatre work. Providing the audio file for easy playback in the venue. In this episode I chat to a composer, about the early communications to the final adjustments in the theatre. We talk about the software used and his “Swish arm knife” of plug ins. To hear examples of his work, please visit www.svb-audio.com

Managing various input sources, video content from multiple cameras and keeping clear communication with operators. In this episode we chat with an experienced Vision Switcher who shares stories, gives real examples of technical issues during shows, software and the best tools to get the job done.

Responsible for the paper work, crew and all audio for the performance. In this episode we talk to a Front of House Audio Engineer. Advice about implementing backup plans in case of equipment failures, we chat about radio mics and what to check before each performance, and there’s chat about different desks.

It’s show time!! Ever wondered how a major opera starts and what happens behind the ‘Red Curtain’. We continue the chat with Jess as she discusses calling an Opera with examples, how she deals with the pressure of calling a show, and communicating on comms.

From rehearsal room to Bump in, what is a DSM (Deputy Stage Manager), and how to they make a production come to life? Hear about all the work that goes into a prompt script before you even get to the theatre and the associated paper work. Hear how clear communication is key and all the different people they work closely with.

Standing for long periods of time, concentrating on the performers and capture the best shots for live replay. In This episode we talk to a Camera operator, find out his set up and the setting that change per show. We chat about different camera positions, such as dodging performers on stage and front of house operators. How to accomodate drastic lighting changes and why dress runs are crucial to the success of live productions.

Where Multi tasking and inter personal skills are essential. One of the first faces people see when entering a venue to watch a production, In this episode we talk to an experienced Usher from a local venue in Adelaide. She shares stories of some of the odd things people have said to her, how to deal with different situations, and what keeps her focused during long shows.