Artistic Team | ARC Theatre

The Artistic Team provides leadership and management of a particular theatrical production.

Director

Develop and implement a complete artistic vision for the totality of the production.
Motivate and manage the Artistic Team, Cast and Production Team to achieve this vision.
Manage communications with the Committee. This involves regular updates on the activity of the Artistic Team, the progress of the production, and prompt reporting of any issues.
Responsible for acting direction, character development and interpretation of the script.
Together with the Assistant Director, identify and support any Cast members who need individual attention.
Together with the rest of the Artistic Team, plan an efficient rehearsal schedule to be updated as the production develops.
Responsible for ensuring effective communication amongst the Artistic Team.
Responsible for keeping the whole Cast and Crew engaged in the production.
Responsible for maintaining high morale amongst the people involved within the production.
Run regular Artistic Team meetings.
Along with the rest of the Artistic Team, plan and attend Cast auditions and make casting decisions as per the ARC Casting Policy.
Monitor all aspects of the show and alert the Committee and relevant ARC personnel as issues arise.
See also: General Artistic Team responsibilities.

Interpretation of the score and vocals to effect the Director’s artistic vision
Conduct musical rehearsals.
Provide musical direction to the Cast, including individual assistance when necessary.
Recruit, rehearse and conduct the orchestra, within the budgetary guidelines.
Together with the rest of the Artistic Team, plan an efficient rehearsal schedule to be updated as the production develops.
Ensure characterisation continuity in the Musical portfolio.
Ensure regular communication with the Sound Manager.
See also: General Artistic Team responsibilities.

To create movement and dance in the show to effect the Director’s artistic vision.
Provide dance direction, and undertake dance rehearsals and dance training.
Ensure choreography matches the Musical Director’s interpretation of the score.
Liaise with the ARC OH&S officer to ensure compliance with ARC’s OH&S policy in all aspects of the Dance portfolio. This includes conducting physical warm ups at the commencement of any dance activity.
Together with the rest of the Artistic Team, plan an efficient rehearsal schedule to be updated as the production develops.
Ensuring characterisation continuity in the Choreography portfolio.
Ensure regular communication with the relevant members of the Production Team.
See also: General Artistic Team responsibilities.

To create movement and minimal dance in the show to effect the Director’s artistic vision.
Provide movement/dance direction, and undertake dance rehearsals and dance training.
Ensure choreography/movement matches the Musical Director’s interpretation of the score.
Liaise with the ARC OH&S officer to ensure compliance with ARC’s OH&S policy in all aspects of the Dance portfolio. This includes conducting physical warm ups at the commencement of any dance activity.
Together with the rest of the Artistic Team, plan an efficient rehearsal schedule to be updated as the production develops.
Ensuring characterisation continuity in the Choreography portfolio.
Ensure regular communication with the relevant members of the Production Team.
A movement director is only required in shows that require minimal dance.
See also: General Artistic Team responsibilities.

Take responsibility for the entirety of the production and alerting the Committee and relevant ARC personnel of any issues.
Together with the Committee, take appropriate care of ARC members under the age of 18.
Along with the rest of the Artistic Team, plan and attend auditions and make casting decisions as per the ARC casting policy.
Be present at all auditions, rehearsals (including Rehearsal Camp), set constructions, performances and other ARC events that aim to enrich the Cast and production.
Motivate and manage the Cast to achieve the best possible production outcome.
Together with the rest of the Artistic Team, plan an efficient rehearsal schedule to be updated as the production develops.
Attend regular Artistic Team meetings.
Agree to deadlines with the Production Team.
Responsible for maintaining high morale amongst the people involved within the production.
Behaviour must be responsible and respectful to all members at all times. The Artistic Team are the leaders of the production, and therefore they must behave in a way that encourages an environment of leading by example.
See also: General Artistic Team responsibilities.