• Reads the script
• Learns lines and blocking as determined by Play Director
• Memorizes lines –off book—on schedule determined by Play Director
• Participates in all rehearsals in schedule determined by Play Director
• If singing and/or dancing, works cooperatively with Music Director and/or Choreographer to learn performance expectations

• Consistently performs lines, blocking, and notes as determined by Play Director
• Works cooperatively with other cast and the crew members
• Follows list of properties provided by Properties person
• Provides information and cooperates with Costumer
• Provides information requested by Public Relations
• Participates in all rehearsals in schedule determined by Play Director
• Arrives and departs rehearsals based on scheduled determined by Play Director
• Sets own properties and keeps track of own costumes and properties
• Receives and applies constructive criticism notes from Play Director

• Participates in all performances
• Works cooperatively with Stage Manager and may assist the stage crew
• Arrives at time determined by Stage Manager
• Sets own properties and keeps track of own costumes and properties

• Works with Scenic Director & Stage Manager for directions on strike
• Participates in strike

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• Reads the script
• Keeps notes of dance cues and needs
• Designs and collaborates with Play Director with dance and movement aspects of auditions

• Plans extensively with Play director and Musical Director for orchestrationCollaborates with Play Director, Properties, Costumer for costumes, shoes, and props that permit and support movement
• Communicates with Play Director and Scenic Director on stage needs for dance surface
• Responsible for the organization of dance and movement rehearsal in schedule determined by Play Director
• Teaches warm-up and cool-down techniques, as needed

• Works with Scenic Director and Stage Manager for directions for strike
• Assists with strike

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• Reads the script
• Creates list of costumes needed from those listed in the back of script plus those needed that are referred to in the lines and directions within the script
• Discusses list with Play Director and makes any changes
• Discusses budget with Play Director and stays under/within show budget for costumes
• Works with Play Director of approval of reimbursable costume expenses by actors
• Creates list of costumes per performer
• Gathers sizes from performers
• Gathers or delegate gathering, creating of costume items
• All items need to be gathered and finalized two weeks out from opening
• Stores items collected out of the way of the show in current production
• Keeps list of items that need to be returned to VPA props room, returned to lenders
• Gives any names of thank you of lenders to Public Relations prior to program due date

• Works with Stage Manager on labeling areas for hanging costumes in dressing rooms and green room
• Posts list of costumes per actor in green room
• Gives copies of these lists to Stage Manager
• Turns receipts into Play Director

• Checks with Stage Manager for any repairs needed
• Arranges for lenders to pick up items on day of strike

• Works with Scenic Director & Stage Manager for directions on strike
• Washes and dries costumes before returning items to the correct place in the VPA properties room
• Assists with strike

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• Reads the script
• Keeps notes of lighting cues and needs

• Responsible for operating light board equipment
• Works with Light Designer to learn cues and operating procedures for all aspects of production lighting
• Cooperates with the Stage Manager to insure correct cuing of lights
• Operates the light board during Cue-to-Cue and final week of rehearsals

• Responsible for operating light board equipment at all performances
• Arrives at the time designated by the Stage Manager
• Works silently in the light booth
• Cooperates with Stage Manager to insure correct cuing
• Notifies Light Designer immediately about any non-functioning lights or cues on the light board
• Communicates with Stage Manager to solve problems that may arise.
• Perform check on light equipment prior to each performance

• Works with Scenic Director and Stage Manager for directions
• Assists with strike

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• Reads the script
• Keeps notes of lighting cues and needs
• Works with Play Director to arrange for production lighting
• Create a preliminary lighting plot
• Responsible for the safe and effective preparation of the lighting equipment

• Responsible for all aspects of production lighting
• Sets lights for all aspects of the production and revise light plot as needed
• Sets cues with Play Director
• Installs pre-sets on light board
• Cooperates with the Stage Manager to insure correct cuing of lights
• Cooperates with the Facilities Manager to insure lighting elements are functional and performance ready
• Attends and fine tunes lighting during Cue-to-Cue rehearsals
• Directs the operations of the Light Board Operators
• Insures the Light Board Operator is competent and prepared

• Checks with Play Director on production lighting and Light Board Operator

• Works with Scenic Director and Stage Manager for directions
• Assists with strike

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• Reads the script
• Keeps notes of music cues and needs
• Designs and collaborates with Play Director with musical aspects of auditions

• Conducts the operations of the musical portion of the production
• Stays within VPA Board approved production budget for musicians
• Responsible for the instrumental content of the production
• Responsible for the vocal content of the production
• Plans extensively with Play Director and Choreographer
• Provides information requested by Public Relations
• Hires and fires musicians to work for the production
• Directs the functioning and performance of all musicians
• Responsible for the organization of instrumental rehearsals
• Responsible for being well prepared for all aspects of directing vocal and instrumental music
• Cooperates with production choreographer
• Creates a calendar of rehearsal dates and times prior to start of rehearsing musicians
• Assigns and distributes sheet music and parts, both vocal and instrumental

• Participates in all performances
• Wears performance attire
• Arrives at time determined by Stage Manager
• Collaborates with Stage Manager on cues
• Directs all musicians during all performances, insures the smooth functioning of personnel and production musicians

• Works with Scenic Director and Stage Manager for directions for strike
• Assists with strike
• Distributes Musician checks
• Collects and assembles rented sheet music for return

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• Becomes familiar with storyline of production
• Participates in all rehearsals in schedule determined by Music Director
• Provides information requested by Public Relations
• Participates in all rehearsals in schedule determined by Music Director
• Arrives and departs rehearsals based on scheduled determined by Music Director
• Receives and applies constructive criticism notes from Music Director
• Learns music in a timely manner

• Participates in all performances
• Wears performance attire
• Arrives at time determined by Stage Manager
• Keeps track of own music and instruments

• Works with Scenic Director and Stage Manager for directions on strike
• Participates in strike

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Reports To: Artistic Director
During Preparation of Show Prior to Auditions

• Conducts the operations of the entire production, from planning to auditions to rehearsals to strike Hires and fires personnel to work for the production
• Directs the functioning of all personnel within the production, both cast and crew
• Responsible for the organization of auditions and rehearsals
• Stays within Board approved budget
• Coordinates with the General Manager to insure theater availability and usage
• Coordinates with the Marketing Director and play personnel to insure production advertising
• Coordinates with the Facilities Manager and play personnel for all theater technical functions
• Responsible for being well prepared for all aspects of directing
• Creates a calendar of rehearsal dates and times prior to start of rehearsing
• Blocks all stage movement prior to the start of rehearsals
• Plans extensively with play personnel for all aspects of production needs
• Responsible for the artistic content of the production
• Responsible for the technical content of the production
• Meets all publications deadlines and expectations of season ticket brochure and audition poster

During Auditions

• Runs effective auditions
• Posts audition results on the VPA website in a timely manner

During Off-Stage and On-Stage Rehearsals

• Runs effective rehearsals
• Contacts Artistic Director with any concerns Insures integrity of all rehearsal spaces used Insures integrity of current show's set when rehearsing on their set
• Meets all publications deadlines and expectations of poster and show program
• Coordinates with crew for all production needs and deadlines

During Run of Show

• Cooperates with the House Manager during the production run
• Attends most performances, insures the smooth functioning of personnel and production

During Strike

• Works with Scenic Director and Stage Manager for directions
• Assists with strike
• Distributes crew checks

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• Reads the script
• Creates list of acting and set properties in cooperation with Play Director
• Discusses budget with Play Director and stays within budget
• Gathers acting properties first, set properties second
• All properties need to be gathered by three weeks from opening
• Gathers consumable properties in numbers needed for rehearsal and run of show
• Stores items collected out of the way of the show in production
• Keeps list of items that need to be returned to VPA props room, returned to lenders
• Gives names of lender to be thanked to Public Relations prior to program due date

• Works with Scenic Director for proper placement of properties on stage
• Established organized placement of off stage properties in coordination with Set Director and Stage Manager
• Posts list of properties per Actor in green room
• Gives copies of these lists to Stage Manager
• Turns receipts into Bookkeeper

• If any of the items are consumed during the run of the show, arrange for replenishing of items for run of show
• Arranges for lenders to pick up items on day of strike

• Works with Scenic Director and Stage Manager for directions on strike: in order to clear set. Properties are usually moved to the lobby
• Returns items to the correct place in the VPA properties room
• Clears all properties out of lobby; items cannot remain in lobby after strike
• Clears all properties out of greenroom and dressing rooms
• Clears any consumable items out of refrigerator

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• Drives attendance to show through efforts coordinated with Play Director, Artistic Director, Publications Editor, and Marketing Director
• Works as liaison between Play Director and VPA office
• Meets all publications deadlines and expectations of VPA publications and works as liaison between Play Director, Publications Editor, and Marketing Director

• Drives attendance to auditions, efforts coordinated with Play Director, Artistic Director, Publications Editor, and Marketing Director
• Reads the script
• Arranges for audition poster creation and distribution in collaboration with Marketing Director

• Creates and distributes contact information sheet
• Arranges for poster creation and distribution
• Arranges for head shots and biographies
• Gathers commitments for individual ticket sales and gives the information to the Office Assistant to complete the sale

• Arranges for director's notes and other program content
• Arranges for publicity pictures
• Arranges for lobby bulletin board photos
• Arranges for any available broadcast medium
• Arranges for show dates and times to be sent to newspapers
• Gathers commitments for individual ticket sales and gives the information to the Office Assistant to complete the sale

• Continues attendance efforts
• Gathers commitments for individual ticket sales and gives the information to the Office Assistant to complete the sale.

• Works with Scenic Director and Stage Manager for directions
• Assists with strike

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Reports to: Play Director                                                                   Click here for the stage layout
During Off-Stage Rehearsals

• Reads the script
• Creates list of set needs and designs in cooperation with Play Director
• Discusses budget with Play Director and stays within budget
• Discusses any set challenges with Facilities manager
• Establishes timeline for completed set with Play Director
• Recruits Set Painter and Set Carpenter
• Creates plans and elevations of set
• Gathers set pieces
• Stores items collected out of the way of the show in production
• Gives names of lender to be thanked to Public Relations prior to program due date
• Attends strike of previous production to keep existing set parts

During On-Stage Rehearsals

• Responsible for all aspects of set
• Reinforce safe use of tools and materials in creating a sturdy set
• Works with Play Director, Set Carpenter, Set Painter, crew and cast to create set
• Works around the rehearsal schedule
• Completes the set in the timeframe established in collaboration with Play Director
• Facilitates the use and return storage of any VPA tools and materials
• Facilitates the protection of VPA spaces from construction: curtain, lobby floor, lobby bathrooms
• Works with Works with Properties for proper placement of properties on and off stage
• Turns receipts into Bookkeeper

During Run of Show

• Periodically checks set

During Strike

• With Stage Manager creates and posts roles for strike for all cast and crewmembers.
• Oversees the correct return and placement of items
• Assists in strike
• Does not leave until set is cleared

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Reports to: Scenic Director                                                        Click here for the stage layout
During Off-Stage Rehearsals 

• Reads the script
• Works with Scenic Director to create building plan
• Creates items off site, if applicable
• Attends strike of previous production to keep existing set parts, if appropriate

During On-Stage Rehearsals

• Works safely in building the set Works with Scenic Director, Play Director, Set Painter, crew and cast to create set Works around the rehearsal schedule
• Completes the set in the timeframe
• Properly uses and stows of any VPA tools and materials
• Carefully works around VPA spaces: curtain and lobby floor, etc.
• Turns receipts into Scenic Director

During Strike

• Works with Scenic Director and Stage Manager for directions on strike
• Participates in strike

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• Reads the script
• Works with Scenic Director to create painting design
• Creates items off site, if applicable
• Attends strike of previous production to keep existing set parts, if appropriate

• Works safely in painting the set including the use of tools and ladders
• Works with Scenic Director, Play Director, Set Carpenter, crew and cast to create set
• Works around the rehearsal schedule
• Completes the set in the timeframe
• Properly uses and stows of any VPA tools and materials Carefully works around VPA spaces: curtain, lobby floor, etc.
• Does not use lobby bathroom for washing brushes
• Turns receipts into Scenic Director

• Works with Scenic Director and Stage Manager for directions on strike
• Participates in strike

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Reports to: Sound Designer, Stage Manager, and Play Director
During Off-Stage Rehearsals

• Reads the script
• Keeps notes of sound cues and needs

During On-Stage Rehearsals

• Responsible for operating sound board equipment
• Works with Sound Designer to learn cues and operating procedures for all aspects of sound for the production
• Cooperates with the Stage Manager to insure correct cuing of lights
• Responsible for operating sound board equipment during Cue-to-Cue and final week of rehearsals

During Run of Show

• Responsible for operating sound board equipment at all performances
• Arrives at the time designated by the Stage Manager
• Works silently in the light booth during the performance
• Cooperates with Stage Manager to insure correct cuing
• Notifies Sound Designer immediately about any non-functioning speakers or cues on the sound board
• Perform daily check on sound equipment prior to show

During Strike

• Works with Scenic Director and Stage Manager for directions on strike
• Participates in strike

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Reports To: Play Director
During Off-Stage Rehearsals

• Reads the script
• Keeps notes of sound cues and needs
• Works with Play Director to arrange for production sound and sound effects
• Gathers and composites sound effects to CD-ROM, or other performance ready medium

During On-Stage Rehearsals

• Responsible for all aspects of production sound effects
• Sets sound effects for all aspects of the production
• Sets cues with the Play Director Installs pre-sets on sound board
• Cooperates with the Stage Manager to insure correct cueing of sound effects
• Cooperates with the Facilities Manager to insure speakers/sound elements are functional and performance ready
• Attends and fine tunes sound effects during Cue-to-Cue rehearsals
• Directs the operations of the sound board operators Insures the Sound Board operator is competent and prepared

During Run of Show

• Checks with Play Director on production lighting and Light Board Operator

During Strike

• Depending upon the technical level of the sound elements, works with Scenic Director and Stage Manager for directions
• Participates in strike

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Reports To: Play Director
During Off-Stage Rehearsals

• Reads the script
• Keeps notes of blocking and lines
• May or may not attend all rehearsals
• Arrange for line prompting during rehearsals

During On-Stage Rehearsals

• Learns the operations of the production during on stage rehearsals
• Learns light and sound cues Assists Play Director in assigning tasks for set changes during production
• Directs Actors on and off stage during dress rehearsals
• Directs other crew members on and off stage during dress rehearsals
• Keeps copies of Actors' props and costume lists from Properties and Costumer

During Run of Show

• Conducts the operations of the production during the performance run
• Directs Light and Sound board operators and cues
• Coordinates with Music Director for cues
• Directs set changes during production Directs performers on and off stage
• Directs other crew members on and off stage
• Last to leave the theater on show dates, and insures the security of VPA facilities afterward
• Cooperates with the House Manager to start shows on time
• Confirms attendance of all Actors and crew on show dates and at rehearsals.
• Cooperate with Set Director to coordinate off stage with storage/placement of properties and set pieces

During Strike

• Works with Scenic Director for directions on strike
• Clears out, cleans up Stage Manager area
• Insures greenrooms and dressing rooms are cleared and cleaned

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• As a representative of VPA to the community, attire and appearance is appropriateand professional for the role
• Arrive at time determined by House Manager
• Stow coats in the closet at the lobby counter and wear the silver Usher vest
• Follow directors for taking tickets and handing out programs
• Follow procedures for showing patrons to their seats
• Read situation for asking for assistance in the theater
• Assist with sales of food and beverages after washing hands
• Follow directors of House Manager of where to sit for the show

• Assist with sales of food and beverages after washing hands
• If using folding chair, fold it and lean against wall during intermission to clear aisle

• If using a folding chair, return it for storage
• Work with other Ushers to check around all seats in the theater to clear out any items
• Return silver vest to closet

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