Staff Hiring for the Ram's Head Spring Show begins now!

PIPPIN

Applications available at http://www.stanford.edu/group/rams-head/prod/sprshow/index.htm or by email to Jason Mendelson (spiderj@leland.stanford.edu)
Applications due by Oct 31 for Director, Choreographer, Technical Director, and Stage Manager.
Applications due by Nov 5 for all else. First staff meeting November 23.
Cast Auditions January 10-13, 2000

Ram's Head encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.
And so do I
Jason
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Director

Choreographer

Tech Director

Stage Manager

Production Manager

Vocal Director
Musical Director
Accompanist
Designers
 -sound
 -set
 -light

Electrician
Shop Master/Master Carpenter

Prop Master

Costume Designer
Make-up Designer

All assistants and crews and staff

Cast· Jan 10-13
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Who I need to hire:
1. Director  ö The Director is in charge of upholding the vision of the show. The Director along with the Choreographer will assist in the hiring of some of the staff and also be responsible along with the Choreographer for the vision and integrity of the production. The Director will be present for all auditions and design meetings and will direct the actors. The Director along with the Vocal Director and the Choreographer will select the cast. The Director will meet early and often with the Designers.

2. Choreographer  ö The Choreographer will design the dance and movement elements of the show. The Choreographer will create and implement through the actors the dance vision of the show. For Pippin the Choreographer will aid the producer and Director on the hiring of staff and will also, along with the Vocal Director and the Director, select the cast members. The Choreographer will also be instrumental in creating the vision of the show along with the Director.

3. Technical director ö Is the administrative boss of the technical aspects of the show. The TD examines the technical feasibility of the designs for the show. The TD then oversees, but doesnât actually do the hands on implementation of those concepts. The TD is both the boss of the designers by telling them ãno, you canât do thatä and the instrument of the designers by getting the implementers to implement the designs. The TD coordinates with the Production Manager (Ass. Prod.) the budgetary concerns and also helps keep up communication between designers, implementers and the Production Manager.

4. Stage Manager (ass. Stage manager- prop master) The Stage Manager is the liaison between all things technical and the actors. The Stage Manager is in charge of calling the show from back stage. The Stage Manager becomes the leadership and command figure for the first tech rehearsal. The Stage Manager will facilitate communication between staff and actors. The Stage Manager will be in contact with the Production Manager to run information to the business staff. The Stage Manager will take down all information from the designers about how the technical cues will work. The Stage Manager alerts the cast as to notes and schedule. The Stage Manager organizes and runs auditions.

5. Vocal Director ö The Vocal Director will oversee the learning and singing of all of the beautiful songs of Pippin. The Vocal Director will be responsible for casting the show along with the Director and the Choreographer.

6. Musical Director ö orchestra, conductor ö The musical director will be in charge finding and running the orchestra for both rehearsing and for the performances.

7. Business staff (ass prods.) ö  (All have been hired, except for Production Manager)

8. Production Manager (and assistants) ö The Production Manager is in charge of coordinating the needs of the artistic staff with the business staff. The position of the Production Manager entails extensive duties and activities. He/She oversees budgetary concerns across all technical areas of the show in conjunction with the TD and the SM. The Production Manager is also an assistant producer to the producer and will have an instrumental role in the selling of the show. Both selling it to advertisers and to the public. The Production Manager also works with the other assistant producers and helps them in their mutual tasks. Also the Production Manager aids in the hiring of the crews and staff.

The assistant producers will be in charge of one specific aspect of producing, but they will also be part of the production process as a whole and help other
ass.prods and the producer with tasks above and beyond their specified responsibilities. They are Assistant Producers.

9. Publicity Manager (Assistant Producer) ö in charge of programs, posters, flyers, press releases, teasers, media relations.

10 .Business Manager (Assistant Producer) ö in charge of monitoring the budget with the producer. Organizes and oversees the various designers and costs of production. Organizes accounting (including receipts and reimbursements.) In charge of garnering or getting other staff to get sponsorship. (Works with
publicity manager on this.)

11. Ticket/House Manager (Assistant Producer) ö in charge of ticket creation and box office. Sells and helps establish the selling and distribution plan of tickets.Prepares Memorial Auditorium for the production, hires ushers and other saleable goods for the performances and rehearsals.

12. Scheduling/Location Manager (Assistant Producer) ö in charge of establishing the schedule. Get the people and the places ready. Reminds people of
schedule and scheduling problems.

13.Web fellow/heroine ö Sets up web stuff and helps with e-mail and general communication, both for staff and cast but also for sponsors et al.

14. Social Manager ö In charge of social fund and arranging ãsocial thingsä with the business staff. eh-hum. Organize the retreat and other social functions· using almost no money.
Please note that the Producer functioned as the Production manager for Pippin and that some of the Assistant Producer jobs were not completed. It is strongly reccomended by this Producer to hire a production manager and clearly define the roles of other AssProds. Also I hired a fire manager to negotiate the use of Fire during the production. The Web person happened to be the person who did this.

15. Set designer ö Designs the set.

16. Master Carpenter/ Shop Manager - Runs the Shop and Builds the set. Helps in the hiring of crew.

17. Set painter - Paints the set and anything else that needs painting.

18. Draftsperson ö Draws the technical drafts

19. Lighting Designer ö Designs the lighting for Pippin.

20. Master electrician (assistant Lighting designer) ö Implements the lighting plan.

21. Lighting Board operator ö Operates the Light Board

22. Follow spot operator ö Operates the follow spot.

23. Sound Designer ö Designs the sound for Pippin and possibly coordinates sound run.

24. Prop master - Coordinates the Props

25. Costume Designer ö Designs the Costumes

26. Make-up Designer ö Designs the Make up and helps in its application

27. Performers ö Act, Sing, Dance

All of the designers work with the TD and with the builders and implementers. They also work with the director throughout the process especially at the beginning of the process in order to create their designs.

All positions may have openings for assistants as well. Please apply for any that you are interested in.
Please contact Jason Mendelson (spiderj@leland.stanford.edu) for more information and to apply.
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Pippin Spring Show â00  STAFF HIRING

Director   Choreographer  Technical director  Stage Manager

Vocal Director  Musical Director Accompanist  Production Manager

Social Manager  Set designer   Master Carpenter/ Shop Manager

Set painter   Draftsperson   Lighting Designer

Master electrician (assistant Lighting designer)    Sound Designer

Prop master  Costume Designer Make-up Designer

All of the designers work with the TD and with the builders and implementers. They also work with the director throughout the process especially at the beginning of the process in order to create their designs.

All positions may have openings for assistants as well. Please apply for any that you are interested in.
Applications available at http://www.stanford.edu/group/rams-head/prod/sprshow/index.htm or by email to Jason Mendelson (spiderj@leland.stanford.edu)
Applications due by Oct 31 for Director, Choreographer, Technical Director, and Stage Manager.
Applications due by Nov 5 for all else. First staff meeting November 23.
Cast Auditions January 10-13, 2000

Ram's Head encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.
And so do I
Jason
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We are Hiring Assistant Producers for Pippin. The assistant producer runs a specific element of the business side of the show, but his/her job is not limited to just that specific responsibility. Positions available, but not limited to:

Publicity Manager (Assistant Producer)  in charge of programs, posters, flyers, press releases, teasers, media relations.

Business Manager (Assistant Producer)  in charge of monitoring the budget with the producer. Organizes and oversees the various designers and costs of production. Organizes accounting (including receipts and reimbursements.) In charge of garnering or getting other staff to get sponsorship. (Works with publicity manager on this.)

Ticket/House Manager (Assistant Producer)  in charge of ticket creation and box office. Sells and helps establish the selling and distribution plan of tickets. Prepares Memorial Auditorium for the production, hires ushers and other saleable goods for the performances and rehearsals.

Scheduling/Location Manager (Assistant Producer)  in charge of establishing the schedule. Get the people and the places ready. Reminds people of schedule and scheduling problems. Helps other producers schedule their plans.

Production Manager (Assistant Producer) In charge of coordinating other production stuff. Oversees production and aids the Technical Director and Stage Manager.

Social Manager  eh-hum. Organize the retreat and other social functions· using almost no money. (This may become part of another job)

Web fellow/heroine  Sets up web stuff and helps with e-mail and general communication, both for staff and cast but also for sponsors et al.

Interviews will take place starting October 12, 1999. Applications and available evening times must be submitted by Monday October 11, 1999.
In the application please include:
1. Name, e-mail and phone?
2. Theatrical experience (although no experience is required)?
3. Major and other interests?
4. Preference order of jobs?
5. Why you want to help produce the show?
6. When are you available the week of October 12 - October 15 between 7-10 pm?
7. Time commitments for this quarter and winter quarter?