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--- positions:director [04/01/2026 01:12 PM (2 months ago)] – continued initial work on page Chris Daley
+++ positions:director [04/02/2026 10:44 AM (2 months ago)] (current) – [Group Chats] added who's on the Production chat Chris Daley
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 Every project in the SVCT is meant to fulfill the theatre’s mission to Entertain, Educate, Empower and Inspire cast and crew, design team, and of course, the audience. SVCT is a non-profit theatre which means we are all volunteers. However, we also serve the community at large, so our standards are to present productions that are as close to a professional level as possible.
-As the director of a main stage show, you are expected to approach this a professional project.  There must be a clear vision that encompasses all aspects of the production from the theme, underlying message, to the design elements and staging. Your work will encompass 2 phases: Pre-Production and Production/Rehearsals.
+As the director of a main stage show, you are expected to approach this a professional project.  There must be a clear vision that encompasses all aspects of the production from the theme, underlying message, to the design elements and staging.
+Your work will encompass 2 phases: Pre-Production and Production/Rehearsals.
 ===== Prerequisites =====
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 ===== Who do I talk to? =====
-Who do I talk to if I'm interested in this position? How do I get started?
+FIXME Who do they talk to if I'm interested in this position?
 ===== Pre-Production =====
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 This will happen through design meetings that you will be expected to schedule and run.  Each show will have a Marketing Manager, Lighting Designer, Set Designer, Sound Designer, Costume Designer, Props Designer, and may also include a Fight Director, Choreographer, Musical Director. Typically, there should be at a //**minimum **//of 4 design meetings.
-==== Calendar & Group Chats ====
+==== Calendar ====
-It is imperative that your calendar is up to date. Every production will have an IT Manager assigned from the Communications Department, who will help you create, update and maintain your calendar. You and your PSM should have access to make changes and updates to your calendar. If you have any problems with the calendar, address those to your IT Manager.
+Before rehearsals begin, you should have a full schedule from the 1st rehearsal to the last on exactly how you are to use your time. Time is the most precious commodity we have in the theatre, so it is paramount that you use that time wisely. **It is imperative that your calendar is up to date.**
-Your IT Manager will also help you set up Google Group chats for your production.
+Every production will have an IT Manager assigned from the Communications Department, who will help you create, update and maintain your calendar as needed. You and your PSM should have access to make changes and updates to your calendar. Everyone involved in the Production should be able to view it. If you have any problems, talk to your IT Manager.
+==== Group Chats ====
+Your IT Manager will also help you set up Google Group chats for your production. Examples include:
+  * **production Cast & Crew **- includes everyone in the production. Group announcements, birthday wishes, etc. go here.
+  * **production Production **- includes the Director, PSM, all designers, the Producer, and the SVCT Technical Director. Reserved for serious conversations about the production.
+  * **production Build Team **- used by the build team to coordinate schedules, etc.
+  * **production Costume Team **- used by the costume team to coordinate schedules, etc
+  * **production Paint Team **- ... you get the idea
-At minimum it should include FIXME //FLESH OUT LIST //
 ==== Design Meetings ====
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 ===== Production / Rehearsal =====
-Once you have cast your show, you will begin having rehearsals. These rehearsals should be well planned and structured.
+Once you have cast your show, you will begin having rehearsals. These rehearsals should be well planned and structured.  By this time, the other design aspects should be in the building phase, particularly costumes, sets and props. More design meetings need to happen to check on progress. You should have eyes on each element as it is created, and you should have already set deadlines for when these are to be completed.  During this time there will also be media day, tech week and dress week.
-By this time, the other design aspects should be in the building phase, particularly costumes, sets and props. More design meetings need to happen to check on progress. You should have eyes on each element as it is created, and you should have already set deadlines for when these are to be completed.
-During this time there will also be media day, tech week and dress week.
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