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                          Contemporary Dresses

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                          Contemporary Dresses

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This is the quote that we have all decided to use as its local and cheap. The college have also used them before and know are reliable.

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Quote for Choreography in Programme

"Infertility is a contemporary style piece that’s based on a true story that’s personal to me. I have chosen 6 dancers from level 3 that I feel will portray the journey that my parents have been through when trying to conceive a child. It shows the different stages of being devastated when being unsuccessful time upon time. The dynamics of the dance portray the love between a couple, the patience they had to endure along with the frustration, hurt and the pain of constant failure. Mum and Dad were desperate for a family, a baby to love unconditionally, to watch grow, make new memories, the more they wanted this the further away their dreams felt.... drifting into the distance..... time passing by.......still nothing.  The world of science and biology became a whole new world.... opened so many doors, gave so many options but never comforting, never 100% assured. When going through the first stages of IVF mum and dad came to the conclusion of adopting as IVF wasn’t working. When they stopped thinking science, biology kicked in..... natural procreation occurred. This is where a miracle happened and they found out they were successful in creating not one baby but two. They felt like they were the luckiest alive and the love and support they have for each other is something I only dream of having. Throughout this piece you will see the pure emotion from the dancers as they go through each step of the journey. My parents are my inspiration and I can’t thank them enough for the support they have given both me and my twin sister."

Biography-
Lauren’s Bio

I started my training at the age of 3 in a primary ballet class. My training then progressed to a dance school in Nottingham, Gedling Ballet School. I worked through the Royal Academy of Dance grades to an Advance Level. Alongside this I studied tap, modern and lyrical dance however ballet still remains my passion. Throughout the years I have successfully auditioned for English Youth Ballet and Midland Theatre Ballet where we have had the opportunity to perform in theatres such as Birmingham Crescent Theatre and REP theatre, The Grand theatre in Wolverhampton and the Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury. Since joining the college I have had opportunities to perform in Her Majesty’s Theatre and Saddlers Wells with Mardi Gras Dance Company. I have achieved distinction star in my level 3 diploma in dance and continued my studies on the HE program here at BSDC where I have had the honour of teaching ballet at the college for BTEC Level 2 and 3 this year, I love seeing the progression of the students which has enthused my passion to teach at further education level.  I have also had the pleasure of teaching special educational needs students in Coventry, this was one of the most rewarding experiences to date. Wanting to further my career in teaching, I have just qualified in Progressive Ballet Technique training. PBT gives me the chance to widen students view of ballet and help them to look after their bodies keeping good strength and flexibility. I want to continue broadening my teaching experience and see where this takes me in the Education Sector.

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How much we need to sell programmes for and final quote...

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How much we need to sell programmes for and final quote...

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For 50 programmes that are in colour and A5 cost us £145. This is something that the college is paying for as a part of the marketing section. Because the marketing team are buying the programmes, we are wanting to make a profit on these. If we sell these programmes at £3.50 each we will make £175. Selling these at £3.50 each and selling all 50 programmes will give us a £30 profit.

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For unite dance festival, we were given 2 different job roles over the three show nights. We had many different responsibilities to try and make the show as smooth as possible. On the first night of this festival me and a peer were given the responsibility of being front of house staff selling tickets, raffle tickets and sweet/popcorn cones. For the process, i feel like me and my peer performed this job roles well and were confident with the customers that we served.  We then were able to sell cakes and drinks in the interval raising money for our showcase. This was something that really pushed us and bought cakes for. the three shows were all nearly sell outs this was the perfect opportunity to get s many people involved.
Another job role that i was given for one of the nights for this festival was to look after one of our external groups that were given to me. The responsibilites that came with this was...
-Collect the students/groups from the reception, making sure that they know where they are going.
-Make them feel welcome, make sure that they all have refreshments and there costumes.
-Go through the running order with them, making sure they know the order of the costume that they need to wear throughout the show.
-Make sure that each dance has a few run throughs with tech and dress rehearsal.
- Go and get the group and take them to stage in the correct time.
-Make sure that parents feel safe leaving there children with the group.
- When leaving make sure that they know the exit.

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In todays lesson, i was able to speak to the acting team and get an update on there finances from the last few weeks. This i updated the speed making sure that they have a running total, and have an up to date amount of money that they have left. This is something else as well that i did with my dancing team. I made a list of what last minute items we need for the showcase so we know how to budget for them. I also need made a note of the amount of money that the girls paid for the dresses and this will be re-enbursed as the college will be keeping this for future shows. The dresses kept going up and down in the sale i need to make sure that everyone gets back what they have paid, the girls have sent me there online receipt and i will be giving them the money back once everyones dresses have arrived.
The list of small items that we need to order are...
-Phone lights
-Spanish fans
-Hair accessories
-Ribbon
As a team we need to order and shop for these items asap as we want to be organised and prepared for the show. I have left todays lesson knowing who is picking the programmes up and what we need to get as a team over the next current week.

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In todays session, we had a meeting with the programme designer, going through all designs making sure that we have included everything that is needed in it. We also needed to follow up a few actors that needed to send us there headshot. This is something that i feel has let us down, in terms of communication. This job should of been done within the previous lesson and sent to the designer for printing. We needed to add last minute bits of information like quotes what the actors will have over the pictures. By the end of this lesson, we were able to send this off to the printing company as they advise to leave unto 4 weeks to get the programmes printed. We also needed to pass all this information onto Steph, who is a higher member of that that will be dealing with the programmes. We also needed to make a few changes in term so the running order making sure that we avoid quick changes as much as possible.

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In todays lesson,  we went through everything to finalise all the work we had done over the past few weeks. As we still had time to change content on the programmes as next week the designer will finalise the programme. We also counted the amount of money that we have raised so far and worked this out with the budget that we had on paper. The budgeting information is in the budgeting column at the start of this pallet page. This lesson was very mutely needed in terms everyone getting on the same making sure that we don't loose track of the time that we have to make sure that everything set and costumes are ordered that need to as we have half term to take in to counter with dates.

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During todays session we had the opportunity to sell cakes for part of our fundraising events, trying to raise as much money as possible. We also sent last minute emails to the designer with head shots, biographies and choreography briefs. The designer can now starts the programme as she has now got the pictures from what we had taken within last weeks independent time for the programme and all written content.

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Throughout todays lesson, our main plan was to be able to send the designer all of the written work that is involved in the programmes, so she has plenty of time to put the booklet together. We first had to go through the running order making sure that people will be able to make it to stage and that everything is spaced out. This is the running order that we created in todays lesson(picture to the right of this column). We also all wanted to have our own biography section where we can explain to the audience what experiences we have had and also what our intentions are for our futures. Some of the team have a  piece of choreography in the show and wanted to put a description of there piece allowing the audience to have some background knowledge in the pieces before watching them.

We also did some more research into the printing quotes and have found out that our marketing department will be sorting these out for us and will use the company that is normally used for college materials. This is something that is now out of our hands but is now down to us to send all information to the designer to get the design done ASAP, allowing us enough time to get them printed.

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In todays lesson, we worked really hard on creating the posters for the fundraising activities over the next few months for example...
-24th October- Halloween Makeup
-5th December- PJ Day
-20th March- Cream your teachers face
-27th February- Cake Bake sale

We all then went off into partners and created a poster making sure that it has all the correct information on. We also then had to make sure that all students were in on these days making sure that there are the maximum amount of students in college that we can cope with whilst fundraising.
We also decided on what cake everyone was bringing for the cake bake sale that will be happening within the next few weeks.
We managed to meet the designer and show her the prototype that we have created for a rough copy of the programme and went through colour scheme, and theme. We wanted the theme very basic and understandable to read but have an edge to it at the same time. There are photos of the prototype within the programme section on this padlet.

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This week we were able to find our final budget from the college for the two showcases. We found out that our total budget is £150, which means each show case has £75 before fundraising and raising our own money. We also got to look at different programmes and plan, getting a rough idea of what we want our programme to look like. You can see many of our decisions in the programme section on this Padlet page. Our final task for this lesson was to make sure that we have created posters for all our fundraising events that will be coming up within the next few months. These posters will be spread around the college, making awareness that we are raising money for our showcase. As a dance group of 9 students, its is extremely hard to put a show on only using £75 with the ideas that we have for this show. You can see all the posters and show posters to the left of this Padlet page.
Over this week we will be able to collect and finalise the best quote and decide which one we are using. We will also need to email the design student and make sure that she will be able to join our meeting so we can discuss further about the design of the programme.

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This week we were able to speaking to a higher member of staff and get answers about the budget. She will need be able to give us the budget that the college finance have been able to give us. These are the questions and answers that we used in the meeting...
For PPP we have to organise our own showcase which spreads across two days, Dance and Acting. As part of the unit they have to assign themselves job roles as part of the unit.

What budget do we have for the showcase?

Is there anything specific that it needs to be allocated for?

Is there a HE budget?

That’s to cover their own choreographies, if we run from a budget we are able to keep the costumes and props used rather than students using their maintenance to pay for them separately. We could use what we’ve already got and embellish them. Typical lyrical costume is between £20-£30. Materials for sets for acting are non existent. This unit ties in with the marketing unit, and fundraising has began to start creating a budget for programmes etc. (Admin)

Budget needed is mainly for costume, set and props.

Is the budget set at a specific amount per performance?

It is dispersed by the amount of budget the college has and then separated in terms of what is needed. Maintenance, Materials etc.. But it will be a set budget that you can work with. Students need to sit and work out what is needed in what areas, set, costume, paint... Split between the two shows. Try and get the most of what you’ve got and purchase things that are flexible/ reusable. Rather than purchasing consumables that can only be used one. Be clever with the resources you’ve already got to try and minimise excessive/un-necessary spending.

Is there anyone you can approach to help us to create the programmes and take photos? To start building the programmes with information on pieces and artists in residence.

What is the evacuation procedure with an audience? “We’re not expecting any fire alarms tonight, but if the alarm is sounded then this is the procedure.” Initial announcement (What’s expected, no filming of the pieces etc.. )

Meeting 2 set for 23/01/19 to answer questions and arrange for graphics design to discuss programmes. Approach marketing to get quotes as well as asking for quotes elsewhere.

Printing.com

Rink print

Pintrest (create a style board)

Need to know how many pages (4pp) 4 pages = 8 sides

Size

Paper stock (glossy, uncoated, matte)

From this meeting we have been able to get another HNC learner on board with this task and are going to get her to design the poster. Mixing these two different subjects together will allow us to have the best outcome in terms of a lot of skills have been used throughout.

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In todays session, we were able to sit as a team and look through the job roles that make up a performance. This list that we came up with was ...
-Stage Manger
-Lighting technician
-Front of house staff
-Costumes
-Funding officer
Between all of us we had to split the jobs up with what we all wanted to do. I got given the role of a funding officer. As you can see on my job description for a funding officer this includes a lot of work and responsibilities throughout the whole process for actors and dancers. After i got given this job role i went home and added more research just so i am 100% confident with what i have to do.

Our first idea, that we really wanted to work on throughout this process is making a programme that we would be able to sell throughout the actors and dancers showcase. As you can see from our research into these programmes, we will be making a profit if all programmes are sold. As a group we have crossed the closest printing company that we can pick the programmes up from that will cost no postage for nearly 150 programmes. Small savings like this will all add u to our budget. Again this is part of my job, making sure that the money is being spent correctly and not be wasted. We also all made a quote for a printing company. The image to the right of this column shows you the email quote i sent for and received. As you can see in the column that focuses on programmes, there is a lot to think about when printing a programme.
This week i haven't got an jobs that i need to be working on as a funding officer as this system is all under a plan and doesn't yet need my funding contribution.

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Programmes that have influenced our own programme...

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Dancers and actors in the industry have agents that are needed for any different pathways...
-Casting directors
-Film Studios
-Production Companies
-Photography shoots
They build there client base in the entertainment industry by offering there clients the best opportunities for the individuals career. Agents have to liase with directors, funding and most of all the actors and dancers. Agents have the best links and networks within the industry for different pathways. They act as mentors for there clients giving them advice and linking them to companies getting the most out of what they want.

Agents put in the legwork to make things happen: arranging auditions, submitting headshots, show reels, demos, comp cards and portfolios, and generally spending time on the phone and attending meetings to strike deals and promote their clients to potential employers.

Job Description-
Agency is an essential function of the property industry and involves the buying/renting and selling/leasing of property. Estate agents can specialise within a particular property market, such as commercial or residential real estate. The job of an estate agent contains elements of marketing, sales and administration.

https://targetjobs.co.uk/careers.../job-descriptions/279481-estate-agent-job-description

Agents are the absolute charmers who represent actors, television presenters, authors, scriptwriters, directors, producers, musicians, voice-over artists, singers, models and other professionals in the entertainment industry.

Acting as a liaison between talented individuals and casting directors, film studios, production companies, ad agencies and photographers, agents help their clients to build a successful career in the entertainment industry.

Essentially, talent agents use their knowledge and network of contacts to promote the talented people on their client roster to different film studios, record labels, production companies, theatre companies and other organisations in the entertainment industry. They also negotiate financial deals and contract terms on behalf of their clients.

Agents put in the legwork to make things happen: arranging auditions, submitting headshots, show reels, demos, comp cards and portfolios, and generally spending time on the phone and attending meetings to strike deals and promote their clients to potential employers.

Networking is a huge part of an agent’s job, which means attending swanky parties and other events. Every job has its perks!

Agents also spend a lot of time scouting for fresh talent, which means attending gigs, going to shows and tracking down new, exciting performers.

Finally, agents act as mentors to their clients, offering advice and guidance on decisions that will potentially change their career, e.g. taking certain jobs or not.

When offering advice like this, agents must be honest and make sure that the credibility and reputation of the artist is taken into account, even when there is the potential for massive financial gain.

https://www.allaboutcareers.com/careers/job-profile/agent

Liases with...
When organizations or people liaise, or when one organization liaiseswith another, they work together and keep each other informed about what is happening.

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/liaise

Qualifications-
Although no specific college degree exists to become a talent agent, most agencies hiring for this position require the minimum of a bachelor degree from an accredited college or university. Therefore, it would be wise to consider enrolling in a degree program focusing on these important business skills.

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A funding officer needs to have many different skills...
-Degree level or equivalent
-Experience working in fundraising including the preparation of funding applications for trusts, foundations and business.
-Need to have some sort of experiance in raising income from either a trust, foundation, individuals or businesses.
-Good communication skills
-You need to have good interpersonal skills within the job allowing there to be motivation within the funding office getting the best out of the workers.
- Needs to be systematic throughout
-Ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload, with tight deadlines.
-Excellent administration skills
-Understand budgeting and finance reporting
-Team Player
-Ability to support and enthuse others and maintain a professional manner.

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Other:

  Work within the policies and procedures of Venture Trust and undertake any other reasonable duties, commensurate with the job title, as may be determined by the Line Manager.

  Undertake training and professional development as and when required.Person Specification
Skills and experience

Essential:

  Educated to degree level or equivalent

  Experience working in fundraising, including the preparation of funding applications for

trusts, foundations or businesses.

  Proven track record in raising income from at least one of the following sources: trusts,

foundations, individuals or businesses.

  Good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to present Venture Trust’s

work effectively and persuasively to a range of stakeholders.

  Good interpersonal skills, and the ability to motivate people and organisations to support

Venture Trust’s work.

  Systematic and thorough, with an eye for detail.

  Highly numerate.

  Ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload, working under pressure to tight

deadlines.

  Excellent administration skills.

  Good working knowledge of MS Office suite (Word, Excel).

Desirable:

  Some working knowledge of social media, website content management, and / or online

giving platforms.

  Some knowledge of youth work, social exclusion, or the criminal justice system in Scotland.

  Understanding of budgeting and financial reporting.

  Some working knowledge of PowerPoint and Publisher.

  Some working knowledge of databases.

Personal qualities:

  Commitment to Venture Trust’s mission and values - desire to make a difference.

  Team player

  Flexible, and willing to work in the fast-paced and constantly changing environment of a

growing service-providing charity which operates across the UK

  Conscientious and responsible

  Ability to work on own initiative and to contribute ideas

  Ability to support and enthuse others and maintain a professional image

  Willingness to travel periodically to Venture Trust field offices in Scotland and spend

occasional nights away from home.

http://www.venturetrust.org.uk/media/uploads/files/FundingOfficer_150420.pdf

1. Voluntary fundraising and funding development:

  Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of Venture Trust’s FundingDevelopment Strategy.

  Develop relationships with individuals and businesses to encourage support and increase voluntary giving activity.

  Co-ordinate and oversee the challenge event portfolio including supporter care and event planning.

  Administer a portfolio of websites through which online voluntary giving to Venture Trust is possible (e.g. “Virginmoneygiving” and “JustTextGiving”).

  Remain vigilant for developments in the local business, voluntary giving, trust and foundation sector that might provide opportunities for developing Venture Trust’s fundingbase.

Communications, marketing & publicity:

  Co-ordinate the management and administration of case studies, statements of support, quotes, photographic, video and other materials for use in Venture Trust communications.

  Administer and keep up-to-date Venture Trust’s social media pages and produce funding related content for our website. Support the development of these resources to maximise their effectiveness and impact.

  Produce and administer an agreed range of communications materials including a supporter newsletter to maintain and enhance relationships with businesses, voluntary givers and other supporters.

  Assist in the production of press releases when required.

  Carry out promotion and marketing of challenge events and fundraising activity

http://www.venturetrust.org.uk/media/uploads/files/FundingOfficer_150420.pdf

1. Personal qualities:

  Commitment to Venture Trust’s mission and values - desire to make a difference.

  Team player

  Flexible, and willing to work in the fast-paced and constantly changing environment of a

growing service-providing charity which operates across the UK

  Conscientious and responsible

  Ability to work on own initiative and to contribute ideas

  Ability to support and enthuse others and maintain a professional image

  Willingness to travel periodically to Venture Trust field offices in Scotland and spend

occasional nights away from home.

http://www.venturetrust.org.uk/media/uploads/files/FundingOfficer_150420.pdf

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Box office staff needs to provide a good customer service that they provide to all customers that come into the venue, remaining positive attitudes and an outgoing, confident personality. They are the first person that people get in contact with when buying tickets wether this be over the phone or at the box office. The working hours can be long especially for music festivals and special occasions, this includes weekend and evening work. Progression will lead to a box office assign or supervisor. Also the bigger theatres will give you amore experience and will push you harder within the job. In terms of qualifications, there isnt really any academic qualification that is needed for this job. The job is more suited towards sorts of personalities and confidents when talking to people.
Job Description-

What do Box Office Assistants do?

Working in the music industry as a Box Office Assistant can be a good way of experiencing the excitement of live performance and playing an important role in keeping customers happy and things running smoothly. A Box Office Assistant needs to maintain high standards of customer service and remain positive, confident and outgoing whatever the demands. They are the first point of contact for visitors to the venue, and will be selling tickets for a wide range of events both over the phone and in person. The hours can be long, particularly during music festivals and special events, and the role usually involves regular evening and weekend work.

Liase with...
Box Office Assistants usually report to the box office manager, or sometimes to a team leader or supervisor. They will need to be able to demonstrate first-rate keyboard, cash handling and numerical skills and will be expected to be flexible in terms of their hours and in juggling the tasks they are required to take on. They will be expected to know, or to be trained in, the particular box office system the venue operates, such as The Patron Edge ticketing system or Databox.

Responsibilities of a Box Office Assistant include; providing a quality front line service to customers, selling tickets using both manual and computerised systems, dealing counter, telephone and internet bookings, maintaining information and display material at the front of house and in the box office area. A senior Box Office Assistant or team leader will be responsible for drawing up and managing the rotas and may include responsibilities for evaluating and reporting on sales and managing the box office system.

Possibilities for career development for a Box Office Assistant include progression to supervisor or box office manager, where responsibilities are broader and can include sales, marketing, events management and venue management responsibilities. There are then possibilities to work in venue or event management in the music business or to develop skills in marketing and sales.

https://www.music-jobs.com/uk/jobtypes/box-office-assistant-jobs-410262.php

Qualifications-

1. Person specification

2. Essential

3. Keen interest in the arts and in particular work of the Bush Theatre.

4. Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi task.

5. A proven efficient self starter who enjoys being a team member.

6. Excellent proven interpersonal skills

7. Strong communications skills and the ability to interact with a wide range of people.

8. A calm and efficient manner.

9. Strong IT skills, in particular using Microsoft Office applications.

10. Commitment to high levels of customer service, with experience of dealing with customers

11. both in person and on the telephone.

12. Proven ability in cash handling

https://www.bushtheatre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Box-Office-Assistant-recruitment-information-pack-February-2015.pdf

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Costume and wardrobe staff are in charge of the visual understanding of characters on stage making sure they are showing the age, social status and occupation and era within the costumes. Costume designers liaises with directors, scenic staff, sound designers and other creative personnel. They would also work with hair stylist, wig masters and makeup artists so the look is perceived in the correct way. Within the costume and wardrobe there are many different job roles...
-Costume Designers
-Costume Designer assistant
-Costume Supervisor
-Dresser or costume standby
-Costume Runner

Job Description-
Costume designers combine elements of color and fabric textures to provide a visual understanding of characters in terms of age, social status, occupation and era. Their work can also create fashion statements and is a critical element in television shows, theater productions and movies.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costume_designer

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A costume designer is a person who designs costumes for a film, stage production or television. The role of the costume designer is to create the characters' outfits/costumes and balance the scenes with texture and colour, etc.[1] The costume designer works alongside the director, scenic, lighting designer, sound designer, and other creative personnel. The costume designer may also collaborate with hair stylist, wig master, or makeup artist. In European theatre, the role is different, as the theatre designer usually designs both costume and scenic elements.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costume_designer

Qualifications-
No specific qualifications are needed to work in costume, but many in the costume department will have a degree or qualification in fashion, costume design or performing arts and design. However practical experience is key and there are apprenticeship-style programmes such as the FT2 New Entrant Technical Training Scheme that can prove helpful. Runners may find work by approaching designers they admire and asking for work experience on set.

Costume assistants may have previously worked at large costumiers companies. Vocational qualifications in practical sewing skills, such as ABC qualification, or City and Guild awards in textiles many be useful.

Jobs in props

Costume designer
The costume designer is the head of the costume department and must work with other departments to create the look and feel of a production, based on the director's brief. They are in charge of designing, creating and hiring costumes for actors and background extras. They must be able to express creative views and have input into the design of the film or TV show. This can include research, arranging fittings and working with cast members to help them feel comfortable in their characters.

Costume design assistant
Costume design assistants work with costume designers to break down the script and assess the costume needs of every character. They research costume styles, designs and construction methods using the internet, archives and museums. They work on the department budget, estimating costs of staff and resources and may be involved in sourcing and buying costumes, accessories and fabric swatches. They may oversee fittings or be given responsibilities for taking specific actors measurements.

Costume supervisor
Supervisors oversee the day-to-day use of the wardrobe on set and plan for coming days or weeks. This includes organising schedules and transport and checking continuity. They may be required to organise and arrange costume hire and petty cash purchases. A very important role of the costume supervisor is to oversee the washing and repair of the costumes, as they are often heavily used through the day and star to wear and tear.

Dresser or costume standby
A dresser is present at all times on set to monitor the quality and continuity of the costumes before and during takes. They may be the only member of the costume team on set during shooting, so they hold a lot of responsibility.

Costume runner
Runners assist the costume department and personnel and dress background artists. They may also make costume purchase returns.

https://www.screenskills.com/education-training/job-profiles/craft/costume/

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To be a musical director can also be known as a conductor. They lead musicians in rehearsals and performances to ensure that they are performing in a way that suits the performers on stage. They leases with artistic directors, they have the over all say on decisions that are made by choreographers and musical directors. Most musical directors need to have a masters degree in music and a choir director may need to have a bachelors degree. Qualifications will vary on the performing group and how professional they are this also depends on the location and theatre.

Job Description-
Music Director Job Description. Music Directors, also known as conductors, lead musical groups such as orchestras and choirs. They select music to perform, arrange performances and work with musicians to ensure that they perform well. They lead rehearsals and performances.

https://www.jobhero.com/music-director-job-description/

Liases with-
A music director, musical director, or director of music is the person responsible for the musical aspects of a performance, production, or organization,[1] for example the artistic director and usually chief conductor of an orchestra or concert band,[2] the director of music of a film, the director of music at a radio station, the person in charge of musical activities or the head of the music department in a school,[3] the coordinator of the musical ensembles in a university, college, or institution[4] (but not usually the head of the academic music department), the head bandmaster of a military band, the head organist and choirmaster of a church, or an organist and master of the choristers (the title given to a director of music at a cathedral, particularly in England).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_director

Qualification/training required-
Educational and training requirements for music directors and composers vary, although most positions require related work experience. A music director or conductor for a symphony orchestra typically needs a master's degree; a choir director may need a bachelor's degree.

https://www.myplan.com/careers/music-directors/requirements-27-2041.01.html

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We wanted to our programmes look professional and include more information the the standard programmes that are normally given at the performing arts showcases at BSDC. We started at looking at the different samples from various professional performances. We want the programme to include...
-Biography of all the higher education students
-Biography of all the Tutors and Course Leaders
-Running order
-A section that gives an idea of the different choreography pieces that we students are creating.
-Pictures of the dances that are included in the show.
We have decided to use the same programme for the two different shows acting and dancing. This way we won't be wasting any money or loosing money. As there are more dancers than actors and we wouldn't want there not to be another for either. The printing costs also won't be as high than having two separate programmes. As a group we created a prototype that we did a rough copy on. To get other subjects involved within this project we got in touch with a media designer to help create the programme so we get skills that we wouldn't be able to do as a performing arts team. This will also save us money in terms of a designer.
We want to include pictures within the programmes so a job that we need to do is find a date where dancers, actors and a photographer are all available to take pictures. Also we need to have an idea of movement and costume that we would have pictures in for the programmes so we would need to do this within a few week time.
We need to make sure that the programme quotes are done in colour, black and white, A5, A4. We also need to make sure that we are all on the same page in terms of the theme and colour scheme when planning.

After designing a prototype, we have come to the conclusion that we need to have 20 sides, 50 copies on A4 paper. We worked this amount of programmes by the number of the seats that are available. As a group we are going to look into getting lots of different quotes to find one that would suite us the best. Whilst looking for the different quotes we need to make sure that all of the companies are local that we can pick them up, which will knock off postage fees.

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After having a meeting with a senior member of the college we found out that our budget for our end of year piece for actors and dancers is £150. This meant that we have £75 for each show to start with. This is lower than we expect, but we couldn't do anything about this situation and it meant that we needed to spend more time in terms of fundraising compared to what we thought we would be raising.

We were also given a sponsorship by a costume company of £75 This is something that both the dancers and actors were able to receive. Which meant that actors and dancers got £150 each.

Bake sale- As a team we raised £57.06 in this fundraising event.

Scary makeup day- We raised £12 in total for this event.

PJ Day- We raised £59, where all students wore pjs and donated £1.

The £75 that has been given to us on the college credit card has been used for props for the piece and the rest of the money that we have raised is all in cash including the sponsorship. It is my job as a head of funding to make sure where the money is going and make sure it is managed throughout.

To this date i haven't been able to take off money for a few costumes that we have all individually ordered as i haven't been able to get everyones receipts and we have all bought this dress for different prices due to the sale. This is something that i will be doing as soon as everyones dresses have arrived.

Sweet cones...

Without spending a penny from the money we have been given and raised we have a Total of £295.97.This is including fundraing and money that has been given to us from college and sponsor ships

This is everything that has come out of the budget. These can be for costumes, set, props or for fundraising.
Out goings-
-String- £1
-Bells- £17.91
-Dresses-TBC
-Nandos voucher- £10
-Sweets/Cakes- £29
-Material-£30

After all of this we have £208.06 to spend.

The actors running totals has been sealed with in a completely different way using a different system that helps the dancers to work with actors. I have done a spread sheet that the actors have been able to add to once they have spent. This is something that i has really struggled with in terms of communication. Which has made my job slightly harder as communication hasn't been to the standard i would of wanted it to.

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Fundraising is something that i knew we needed to start at the start of this process to get the maximum amount of money that is needed to cater for all of our pieces. As a group we really didn't want t have a small budget, for a show that we are working extremely hard towards. We started to write notes and ideas of what we could do for activities that our target audience would be interested and wouldn't mind paying for. This is something that potentially could be done around all of the college or just the performing arts and sports block. Most of our fundraising will be made form the performing arts team. When thinking about making a profit we had to take in consideration that we have 76 performing arts students over all the different levels. This is a list of the ideas that we came up with...
-Unite refreshments- We think that selling refreshments would sell at the unite festival over the three nights of shows. This is something that we all agreed on and will work out who is buying what refreshment nearer the time.
-Sweet and Popcorn cones- We have figured out that over our years at BSDC the audience is heavily children based. This is where we thought that sweet treats for the children whilst the show is on would be perfect. We were able to work out the profit we would make on a rough average that we would sell. We need to make a profit, as well as making enough cones.
-From past fundraising events cake sales have always been very successful. This is something that all of the team have agreed on getting from our own pockets, not lowering the budget where we can help it. We also have back up plan that if we don't sell all cakes we could walk around the college selling them to other students, getting rid of all our produce.
-Cream your teacher, this is an idea that would be get all performing arts and sport students involved. We have got all tecahers permission to get involved in the idea including sport teachers bringing in sports students.
-A raffle is another idea that we will be doing over the next few months. We will be able to sell tickets within our own families and also be able to sell at the Unite festival for the three nights. As a group we will be looking out for raffle prizes and will draw the raffle at the HNC/D end of year show.
-We also want to create programmes for the show that are different and made professionally. This is something that we will be looking at taking out of our budget, but we want to be making a profit from these. This is something that we will be working out throughout the next few weeks. We cant leave this too long without paying attention to due to printing times and costs.
-To include the makeup students in this situation we have decided to have a scary makeup day near halloween. This is where students have the opportunity to wear halloween makeup throughout there lessons and it gets judged by head of hair and beauty.

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This is a spreadsheet, that organises the spends and out goings that are needed for dancers and actors.

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These notes were taken whilst having a tour around the MAC in Birmingham...
- Social media is run by the communications team, they all run twitter and facebook pages. Nobody is specifically dedicated to running them, everybody has access. The communications team is also the marketing and sales team and they have a variety of jobs to partake. Small team for such a large venue and the amount of jobs that the undertake.
- They offer to sell the tickets for the performances if they require it, or the company can sell themselves, but the MAC prefer to sell the tickets as they can get the background of the audience and know where they are coming from.
-The place is unique because it has so much to offer to the community and local artists. Hasn't had as many audiences this year due to schools not coming to perform their 'christmas shows' this could be due to lack of funding at school.
-Programmed groups tend to be more adult based, but hiring the spaces can be anybody as it ranges. They have a regular saturday group that provides regular income to the theatre.
The main theatre space is built to be equipped with seats that can be taken away and added again to provide additional seating. For shows with more children, they provide crash mats for them to sit on, which allows them to sit , which allows them to fir more people in, which takes it up to around 250 capacity. They offer artist in residence opportunities, where they are allocated rehearsal spaces and they are available for them to use.
-Co-produce but they don't produce their own work. Companies such as motion hour have used the space to perform shows, and have performed their shows in the main theatre space. The main theatre space has a large white screen  that companies can use projections to be played. The space also includes a kabuki drop feature that reveals the back of the stage.
-Mac Birmingham get funding from the council but aren't run by the council, this is also the same for Arts council England, Lottery funding and the postcode lottery. They have to have particular opening times as they provide amenities to the local park, this is a massive reason they are open 364 days of the year.
-At the MAC there are 86 members of staff that work full time. In total, there are 200 members of staff that work there, but some members of staff only work around 2 hours a week. This could be to have an input on a project or to teach a class.
- They dont market a specific occasion at the MAC, unless they are pushing a certain project. The reason for this is because they constantly have different events that are going on in the centre, they just cant market it at the same time. The audiences at the MAC prefect to have a physical copy of a brochures they find they have the older generation that use there cinema facilities. However, social media is still a massive influence for their marketing team and the techniques that they use. For the larger performances that are held at the MAC there will be billboards placed around the city, around 5 weeks before the performances.
-You can hire studio space, but technicians are needed for the equipment, as they are trained in the area especially in the large stage spaces.
They arrange meetings to see what room would be best for what the artists need in there rehearsal time. They ask for 2 weeks notice so they can supply the staff for the events, so they can plan ahead. It also needs to fit around whatever has been booked in the diary before.
-Catering is all in house and people who enter the MAC are not allowed to consume their own food as it is all supplied on site.
-Prices are all kept the same depending on the group, it goes by the size of the room/space. So there is a standard price set for everybody depending on which space and equipment they are in need of.
-The hexagon theatre is used mainly for stand up comedy, music, musical theatre and conferences. It can also offer screenings, even through the projection isn't of a high quality but still useable.the theatre seats 84 people and has a unique shape designed around the staging area. The technology in the theatre isn't up to the level of the larger theatres, lighting is much older which means the performances can only have basic lighting.
-The Foyle studio is a flexible performing space that seats 126 people, they use bench seating. The space can be used for performances or classes, this space gets used regularly. The theatre was built in 2010 so is relatively new. This was something that got changed when they received funding as this space used to be a roof.
-The cinema screening is shown up to 2 times a day. The cinema shows a mixture of current and older films. The MAC normally show the new films after they have been released . If they show them the minute they have been released, they have to show the film a certain amount of times. They made a deal with distributors to allow them to screen the films and live productions such as ballet and operas. They have a cinema producer that decides and allocates what is screened and at what time they are screened at. The cinema can hold up to 150 people in total.
-Depending on the show, the turn around time is between 4-8 hours, including the process of getting the audience in and out. Technicians within the MAC are all versatile and dont specialise in one area. For smaller showcases, they will bring their own technicians and have one from the MAC also, but for bigger productions they bring multiple people with the MAC staff.
-They offer to sell tickets for performances if they require it, or the company can sell themselves, but the MAC prefer to sell the tickets as they can get the background of the audience and know where they are coming from.
-The place is unique because it has so much to offer to the community and local artists. They have found out that due to the schools not have a lot of funding they cant perform at a theatre and they perform in there own facilities.

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These notes were taken whilst having a tour of the NEC in Birmingham...
- The NEC was first founded in the early 70s
- It went international IN THE LATE 70S
- Air handing can go below 0 degrees as a back morgue for the local airports.
- Hall space held for emergency refuge
- The first concert was performed in 1980 by Queen
- Live venue for 200 days a year
- Manage the Genting Arena Birmingham
- 2008/2009 Ticket pricing increased and building was starting to look tired, arena closed for 12 months for regeneration to change the hall to an opening space with restaurant, box office and entrance arena. They also added barcode scanning.
- They created a small stage for unsigned talent in the entrance.
-The stage was for local talent that can perform gigs to support and promote upcoming talent.
- There is a capacity of 6000 people in the fore room
- They open the halls earlier to concerts to promote merchandise, queue control and increase spend per head.
- The Genting Arena holds the best merchandise stand the country.
- Security arches where put in place to control safety and queue control.
- Customer Journey- support acts, parking and security messaging
- The Genting Arena only has one entrance
- Heavy marketed area which needs to be managed to ensure the customers get the best journey
- Sponsorships from external companies.. e.g citron
- Genting Arena is owned by Resorts world which is why the name is changing to Resorts World Arena
- Barclays sponsorship for 5 years
- Detterrent to return to the NIA
- Staging can be moved depending on the event
- building is designed in a perfect square and was originally the largest span building in the country.
- Starting bowl sound the side of the arena includes 9000 seats around the top with 6000 on the floor with maximum capacity of 1500/1600- same as Arena Birmingham.
- Speed of sale is essential to ensure customers move through as quickly as possible, cashless payment is essential to aid for this service.
-Labourers, local crew, catering team ask for a lump cash payment before the events
-When hiring the arena the staging shell, catering and studding is apart of the package.
-The Artist/event bring everything else
- The bigger the artist the higher the costs, depending on whether they know they'll be a sell out
- Security control through the security suite, monitored by a camera.
- 3000 amps are powered through the building
- Grid system allows them to locate rigging per show
- The weight of equipment needs to be monitored due to severe weather conditions such as snow to prevent cancellations.
- BBC sports personality of the year held this year.
- Spotlight gantry added to enable maximum capacity and unrestricted viewing
-Loading area with flat access direct to arena floor to engage perfect for touring acts
- All of the halls surrounding the arena are all linked to promote large scale shows and ease of traffic flow.
-Plain dressing rooms with sofas and mirrors
- Designed to ensure that they can be quickly uplifted and replenished between shows.
-Basic Equipment
- Beyonce brings her own interior decorators that redecorate the dressing rooms. Beyonce, Pink and Madonna are the most high maintenance.
-Madonna has a custom built shower and toilet for her and her team
- Beyonce, Jay Z and her baby had their own individual dressing rooms. Supporting acts sam Bailey kept away from her dressing room. Interlinked dressing rooms can be used.
-Pink used the main suite, separate room for her baby and refused to go on stage until her daughter was asleep.
-Higher on broadstreet and Raddison hotel are popular for celebs to stay in.
-£100,000 etc...to rebrand everything.
- Every concert the tour will have there own caterers for their whole crew, they take advantage of a fully kitted kitchen.
-Room separations can be made to prevent cross contamination and allergies.
-The colour black was decided to prevent obviousness of empty seats etc...
- New lighting system for the building with full LED use to change colour and light up specific areas to hide empty seats and add to events
e.g mrs brown boys had thievish flag colours.
- Large vehicle doors across all corners of the building to promote ease of turn around
-Fully equipped medical rooms for emergencies, Death, injuries and even births
-NHS ambulance crew members are paid on their day offs for events
-Rare cases of needing Ambulances
-Part of the risk assessment to access the style of act and audience to determine the amount of medical assistance needed
- More televised events and film orchestra, WWE, Blue planet, Brain Cox, Star wars
-In 2008 the building used to hold 12000
- They added additional exits to reduce the exit time from the building which enabled them to add more seating and enable more members on the arena floor.
-For a full arena there is 30 minutes to exit everyone from the building
- This can be longer depending on the age of the audience.
- VIP entrance with their own in hous, hospitality company called amplify.
-They provided the buffets, sit down meals etcher corporate members
-Club restaurants with private bar and corporate members and VIP guests.
-With hosts to and from the arena
-Post show access for an hour after a performance to add to the customer package
- Functions and parties can be held for special events and hired by external companies when the restaurant is empty.
- Horse of the year show, Crufts, Sports area of the year.
-Can be used for Royal Suites
-The Beckhams hired the VIP suite to themselves
-Artists can book from a year to a few weeks before the show. Pencil system for bookings which can be cancelled last minute depending on album releases etc
-Competitive dates can be fought between acts and bought.
- Marketing needs a quick turn around as last minute acts hire as little as a week before a show.
-All in house marketing, studio team, digital team, PR team
- 21 hours per week for the designers which can take 40 hours.
-Marketing team is made up of 5 people
- Covers the Genting Arena, Arena Birmingham and Amplify hospitality
-Glycol pumped into water to create the ice arenas which allows it to stay below freezing, smashed up and left to melt.
-Dancing on ice add chalk and other chemicals into the ice so it needs to be disposed of correct.
- `Takes two days to create the ice floor
- Some acts cancel on the day of the show and the worst cancelled 15 minutes before the show started.
- Marketing have to arrange the comms, new dates, texts, emails, radio media weather and illness can alter shows.
- Time period can be really tight for media to voice statement whether shows will happen or not and have to wait for the promoter to make the overall decision.
-If the show cancels refunds can be made electrical sub station is located by the train station and was once struck by lighting which resulted in the arena cancelling the show.
-Minimum of 1-100 ratio of public to staff members
- When staff cant get in due to severe weather results in closure of the arena
-Legal teams have to get involved to liase with the events team and acts
- Signage is essential for traffic flow and Arena Birmingham has coloured coordinated zones for the toilets Pink for Ladies and Green for men.
-The arena has changed names due to the commercial partner that sponsors the building allowing for regeneration, they usually are contracted to a 10 year deal with a 5 year break clause.
- Barclaycard has to withdraw due to problems with their own banking issues which meant they had to reduce sponsorships
- Arena Birmingham gives a plateau to prevent a stigma name being related to the arena ie NIA which is why it was changed.
- Genting is something as after 5 years time they feel that they have made their mark, as a company they are changing to Resorts World Arena as Genting own Resorts world and it is opposite the Arena.
- As a reward they are given a lounge area, reduction of fees on specific days, advertising and signage , design take-over ie colour system a d Arena design.
- Implementations to the responding team with Barclaycard so they can monitor customers feedback and response.
- Some events carry their own sponsors which can result in name changes in particular arenas depending on the size of the event help. The Olympics held gymnastics within the O2 Arena but as they weren't sponsors it temporarily changed to the North Greenwich Arena.
- Promoter and artist driven promotions to gauge profit from around the country. Different tour dates can be implemented by school holidays to decide on tour and hiring dates.
- Mixed in house ad contracted team-
Catering in house
Ticket factory in house
-Security, studding, cleaning OCS external
- Around 2000 employees, can alter depending on the time of year.
-Maintenance and down time usually happens over summer
-60 full time members of staff over the two arenas together.
Sales
Marketing
-`Events managing
- Corporate
- Finance
-Building Operations
In house staging and electrical teams rigging teams
- To Ensure the maintenance of equipment and area is at its highest.
- Advertise/ scout foe employees
-Electrician- lack of touring riggers and electricians, apprenticeships partnered with solihull to try and boost
-Marketing is in house: Arena, Amadeus, ICC, Ticket factory, NEC
-Range from 3-5 members each with their own marketing teams with a central team
-Media buying can sometimes use agencies
-No set period for bookings
-Some annual events are ran on a 5 year cycle
-Comedy tend to book early
-Music can be up to  year.. little mix are a year in advance due to TV advertisement through the xfactor
-Annual estimated turnover- £22, 000,000
-Winter is the busiest period for ticket sales due to christmas presents
-Status generates the cost for hire
-Promoters generates the ticket prices
-Music events have been hindered due to streaming and youtube which results in rises of ticket prices
-Marketing platforms: internal channels, earned channels(partners), Bought channels
-Biggest profit through emails through subscription, social media, websites, venue, press release, radio, TV, resorts world, virgin trains, regional and local promotors depending on budget.
-Pantomine, 4 years running, co-promotion, John Conway (producer) own Cudos. Larger venue, cast, audience, smaller cost. Co- promotion means that the marketing team are responsible for the budget and all designs and promotions.
-1 week of TV promotion is £35,000.
-During peak season (November) will double to £70,000. Housewives packages, advertisements between soaps.
-£1000 Budget will gain  1 billboard promotion for 1 day.
-Social media used to generate a mass of sales but has significantly declined due to the politics of the social media pages. Mainly used to reach out to audiences for crisis.
-Fire strategy is to clear the building within 13 minutes. Testing shows that this could be reduced to 7.
Key job roles- Everyone leases with each other. Event production meeting every 3 weeks. Lead by the senior events manger with a member from each department. Venue director,  general manger, head of sales and marketing.
Contracted teams are also essential to ensure a smooth order.
-NEC venue partnerships to create new relationships with new venues and existing that are coming to and end their contract .
-Wide variety of roles and responsibilities that exist at a very fast pace. Work with external events eg. the commonwealth games.

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To become a Funding officer you need  to be able to be able to plan and be organised in terms of working in a team. A funding officer will work with most of the departments in the theatre. Most departments need to know a budget so they know how much to spend on there section. They need to be good when working under pressure they need to work with a strict budget so sharing this out needs to be a good balance. They need to be able to work with deadlines making sure departs have a budget by a certain date or this stops a lot of sections from creating work.
Job description-
The post-holder will work within the team responsible for the development, management and administration of funding within Venture Trust, assisting in managing and developing existing funding relationships and in securing new sources of funding from a portfolio of supporters.

Qualifications/Training-

excellent communicators with good negotiation skills;

good at giving presentations and reports;

good organisers who can plan and prioritise their workload to meet deadlines;

able to work well under pressure;

IT literate;

able to interpret and present statistical analyses;

able to think laterally and innovatively;

able to work on their own initiative

http://www.lgcareerswales.org.uk/careers-a-z-en/e/external-funding-officer.aspx

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To become a Box Office Staff member you need to have confidence and knowledge in what they are selling and about the productions. There main aim is to keep members of the public happy and relaxed when coming to watch a performance. They also deal with phone calls and e-mails that they get from people showing interest or have an issue or enquiry, so for this they need to be able to deal with phone calls in a professional manor
. The main person that they work with is there manager. A box office manager will organise them and give them briefs of what is expected and the amount of tickets that are available. Depending on how big the theatre is all depends on what is needed to become box office staff. They need to know a good amount of maths if they need to work out numbers of seats or prices of a ticket. So having a maths background would really help and won't hold them back when serving a customer.

Job Description-
Under the supervision of the treasurer or box officemanager, the box office staff's primary task is selling tickets to an event or performance. ... Among the additional responsibilities of the staff are answering customer inquiries by phone or e-mail and organizing blocks of tickets for third-party ticket agents.

getinmedia.com/careers/box-office-staff

What do Box Office Assistants do?

Working in the music industry as a Box Office Assistant can be a good way of experiencing the excitement of live performance and playing an important role in keeping customers happy and things running smoothly. A Box Office Assistant needs to maintain high standards of customer service and remain positive, confident and outgoing whatever the demands. They are the first point of contact for visitors to the venue, and will be selling tickets for a wide range of events both over the phone and in person. The hours can be long, particularly during music festivals and special events, and the role usually involves regular evening and weekend work.

Box Office Assistants usually report to the box office manager, or sometimes to a team leader or supervisor. They will need to be able to demonstrate first-rate keyboard, cash handling and numerical skills and will be expected to be flexible in terms of their hours and in juggling the tasks they are required to take on. They will be expected to know, or to be trained in, the particular box office system the venue operates, such as The Patron Edge ticketing system or Databox.

Responsibilities of a Box Office Assistant include; providing a quality front line service to customers, selling tickets using both manual and computerised systems, dealing counter, telephone and internet bookings, maintaining information and display material at the front of house and in the box office area. A senior Box Office Assistant or team leader will be responsible for drawing up and managing the rotas and may include responsibilities for evaluating and reporting on sales and managing the box office system.

Possibilities for career development for a Box Office Assistant include progression to supervisor or box office manager, where responsibilities are broader and can include sales, marketing, events management and venue management responsibilities. There are then possibilities to work in venue or event management in the music business or to develop skills in marketing and sales.

https://www.media-match.com/uk/music/jobtypes/box-office-assistant-jobs-410262.php

Liases with-
Under the supervision of the treasurer or box office manager, the box office staff’s primary task is selling tickets to an event or performance. These individuals are typically employees of the venue and not associated with the production staff. Among the additional responsibilities of the staff are answering customer inquiries by phone or e-mail and organizing blocks of tickets for third-party ticket agents. When necessary, the staff cooperates with the group sales department to hold seats for patron groups and will recognize applicable discounts as established by the ticket sales manager. In coordination with the press agent, the box office will be responsible for issuing passes to reporters and critics, as well as other special guests. Those working in the box office track sales and seat assignments through manual systems or computer software applications and reconcile tickets sold against revenue for every performance on a daily basis. Each individual is personally accountable for accurately processing cash and electronic transactions and must carefully record both. Other common tasks related to ticket sales may include processing mail orders for tickets, including stuffing and addressing envelopes.

Inevitably, ticket issues arise at any event, and the box office staff is usually the first line of defense. It is common for customers to face problems such as redeeming tickets issued for the wrong performance, exchanging tickets, getting refunds, and even dealing with counterfeit tickets. The staff must adhere to established policies and procedures, while attempting to accommodate the patron. Where possible, these individuals work with the box office managerand house manager to arrange to admit every patron who wishes to attend, occasionally offering standing room or vouchers for a different showing. When counterfeit tickets arrive, they are generally not the fault of the customer. In such instances, the ticket sellers must immediately confiscate the fake and submit a report to management. The staff must have a keen eye to spot such impostors, as counterfeiters are proving to be increasingly crafty.

http://getinmedia.com/careers/box-office-staff

Qualification/Training-
Skills & Education

A college education in theatrical management or event production is recommended for this career, though majors in finance, accounting, and related areas are applicable. Those working in the box office must display familiarity with automated ticket systems, as well as software applications such as Word, Excel, and electronic databases. Ticket sellers are numbers people who can do long calculations in their minds and have a knack for complicated memorization. These individuals are hyper organized and meticulous. Of course, a high degree of personal responsibility and integrity is required. Further, as customer service representatives, the box office staff should exude a positive personality and eagerness to help people.

http://getinmedia.com/careers/box-office-staff

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To become a Producer you need to be able to build relationships with people around you to produce something that is faultless. A producers image is something that the creative team work towards, they are the ones that have the final say in the production. They have to work and explain to most of the team what there visions are. It is then everyone else job to be work and achieve the plan.
Job Description-
Producer job titleA great job title typically includes a general term, level of experience and any special requirements. The general term will optimise your job title to show up in a general search for jobs of the same nature. The level of experience will help you attract the most qualified applicants by outlining the amount of responsibility and prior knowledge required. And if your position is specialised, consider including the specialisation in the job title as well. But avoid using internal titles, abbreviations or acronyms to make sure people understand what your job posting is before clicking.

https://www.indeed.co.uk/hire/job-description/producer?matchtype=e&network=g&device=c&devicemodel=&creative=266534994660&keyword=producer%20job%20description&placement=&param1=&param2=&random=11429691351789152880&aceid=&adposition=1t1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=producer+job+description&utm_campaign=job+description+pages+title+0+%28exact%29&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google_search&utm_campaign=1372352306&utm_term=kwd-299709087808&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3NjIiL_f3wIVRrDtCh25fghuEAAYASAAEgKdXPD_BwE

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Strategic Planning

  To provide day to day management of the producing function – supporting the Artistic Director and Executive Director, in ensuring that all work at the Bush Theatre is produced and presented with high quality production values and in the best possible circumstances (including national and international touring).

  To manage relationships with co-producers, to work with the Executive Director on negotiations of contracts with companies, venues, creative appointments, writers’commissions (where appropriate) and the engagement of actors.

  To work with the Artistic Director and other Heads of Departments in the formulation of annual and long-term project planning.

  To liaise with the Artistic Director, visiting directors and casting agents on the management of casting for productions, carrying out all availability checks, arranging meetings and putting in offers (availability checks and arranging meetings where necessary).

  To draw up rehearsal, production and performance schedules for all Bush productions and projects, liaising with the Press Representative on placing press nights.

  To draw up budgets for individual productions and across each season.

 As a Senior Manager to contribute relevant expertise to business planning, strategy and reporting and to work across the organisation maintaining strong departmental and cross department/project communication networks.

https://www.bushtheatre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/PRODUCER-Job-Description-Sept-2017.pdf

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A Choreographers job is to create routines for actors and dancers that helps to portray the production. They can be used in live productions or in film. They help to tell the story with movement and gestures. They work with dancers and actors the most but they do get involved with scenery and costume staff to make sure its safe and right for the performers. Choreographers can specialise in a style of dance or style so this depends on the production and if they suit the theme if they get chosen. In terms on qualification, experience is a massive factor towards it. Some companies might want there staff to have specific qualifications which means they might need a degree or diploma in choreography, or something that is linked around the topic.

Job description-
Choreography is an artistic opportunity to express one's personality through the creation of dance. A choreographer designs and directs routines used in dances and performances. They love movement and the art of dance, but most of all love to inspire others by sharing their creative ideas.

www.sokanu.com/careers/choreographer/

A choreographer is like the director and the screenwriter of a film, all rolled in to one, but for dancers and dance routines instead of actors on screen. They create and plan the routines for performers to play out, usually to music or to evoke some sort of idea in the heads of the audience.

To do this, you’ll need a high level of dancing ability yourself, the patience to teach it to other people and the ability to know what looks good to a wider audience, as well as the communication skills needed to make sure that your point is coming across clearly to your dancers.

The best choreographers run whole shows by themselves, playing out a storyline through meticulous planning of dances, costumes, music and visuals, to engage an audience completely. Choreographers often run their own dance schools, which also involves balancing their own accounts and managing costs.

https://www.allaboutcareers.com/careers/job-profile/choreographer

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A dancer is an individual who interprets and performs the movements set by the choreographer. He or she may also participate in the development of the movement. A dancer may work independently, as a freelance or guest artist, or as a member of a company or ensemble.

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What does a choreographer do?

Choreographers create dance routines and movement sequences for dancers and other performers. You can choreograph stage, TV or film performances, music videos, and even fashion shows or corporate events. You may also act as a movement coach for actors.

You normally specialise in a particular dance style, for example:

classical ballet

modern dance

jazz dance and musical theatre

ballroom

non-western (such as Indian or African)

disability dance

Depending on your job role, you could:

develop ideas and turn them into a finished performance

plan movements to fit the music

work with producers, costume designers, and musical and artistic directors

choose music for your pieces

audition dancers

teach and rehearse the dancers

record the steps using a notation system, such as Labanotation or Benesh

You may also spend time marketing yourself, finding new work and dealing with your own tax and accounts. Running your own dance company can involve hiring staff and doing administrative tasks, such as applying for funding.

https://www.ucas.com/ucas/after-gcses/find-career-ideas/explore-jobs/job-profile/choreographer

Qualification/Training-
Earning a degree isn't a necessary step toward becoming a choreographer; however, a degree program prepares choreographers for the practical business of the dance industry and expands artistic skills. Additionally, some employers may seek choreographers with bachelor's degrees in dance.

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A stage manager has lots of differently responsibilities that have to be done for the show. To get these done they has to work with lots of people to get the job done. The stage manager normally takes control and is in charge of the running rehearsals and creating timetables that work around everyones needs. They make sure that all back stage staff know what they are doing and help the performers feel comfortable and confident when performing. They all cues for equipment, backdrops and stage cues. To become a stage manager you can earn a level 3, 4 and in Technical and Production Practice if achieving 4/5 GCSEs grades A*-c.

Job Description-
Stage managers have several key responsibilities and tasks to perform in each phase of a production, including: scheduling and running rehearsals. ... coordinating the work of the stage crew. calling cues and possibly actors' entrances during performance.
https://aact.org/stage-manager

Qualifications-
You could do a college course, for example:

Level 3 Diploma in Production Arts

Level 4 Professional Diploma in Technical and Production Practice

The skills you'll learn on these courses could help when you look for a trainee assistant manager job with a stage or production company.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) for a level 3 course

1 or 2 A levels, a level 3 diploma or relevant experience for a level 4 or level 5 course

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/stage-manager

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What does a stage manager do?

You would make sure live stage performances run smoothly. You would organise all practical and technical aspects of rehearsals and shows, and make sure all crew and performers are in the right place at the right time.

You would typically be supported by a deputy stage manager and one or two assistant stage managers, although on smaller productions you might work alone. You and your team would:

organise rehearsals

work with staff to plan wardrobe, set design, scene changes, sound and lighting

manage the props budget and organise props and set dressing

keep the ‘prompt copy’ of the script, which notes the performers’ positions on stage, script changes, and the props, lighting and sound needed for each scene

liaise with theatre managers and front-of-house staff

supervise the 'get in' and ‘get out’ – the times when sets and equipment are set up before the show and taken down afterwards

give cues for the performers to go on stage

cue the technical crew for sound and lighting effects

You might also join in with putting up the set and any other practical tasks, particularly in smaller companies or at the start of your career.

https://www.ucas.com/ucas/after-gcses/find-career-ideas/explore-jobs/job-profile/stage-manager

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A dancers job is to portray the story through movement to the audience to a high level. To work on stage the dancers need to have a certain level of fitness, stamina and persverance. They need mohave a wide range of skills so they can dance many different styles which makes the performers easy to work with allowing them to get more opportunities. In terms of qualifications, they look at experience and how well they hold themselves in auditions and interviews. Looking where they trained can help tell producers or who is on he panel what kind of dispilne they have been trained in. They mainly work with choreographers making sure they are being pushed and can perform the material to the best of there ability.

Job description-
Audition for a part in a show or for a job within a dance company. Learn complex dance movements that entertain an audience. ... Work closely with instructors or other dancers to interpret or modify choreography. Attend promotional events, such as photography sessions, for the production in which they are appearing.

https://www.truity.com/career-profile/dancer-or-choreographer

Qualification/Training-
Many professional dancers train at a vocational dance school, with an intensive three-year degree or diploma or a one-year postgraduate course in professional dance or musical theatre. To get on a relevant degree or diploma you may need five GCSEs A-C, including maths and English and science, and at least two A levels.

https://www.ucas.com/ucas/after-gcses/find-career-ideas/explore-jobs/job.../dancer

You will need to demonstrate the following:

a thorough knowledge of dance and its related issues.

physical fitness, stamina and perseverance.

motivation and discipline.

communication and interpersonal skills.

creativity.

resilience.

confidence and self-belief.

adaptability to the different disciplines of TV, film and theatre.

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/dancer

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Musicians and singers are typically known to perform in front of an live audience or as a recording. To be a musician you need to have a variety of skills for example, Patience, Creativity, communication and many more. In terms of qualifications, there are many routes that you can take this includes...
-Foundation degree
-Postgraduate award
-HNC/HND in performing arts
-Level 2 Certificate in performing arts
-Level 3 Diploma in Performing arts
Being a Musician also means that you need to be able to promote yourself as a performer, for agents and producers that could be interested in you as a performer.
Playing an instrument in the profession also helps you to get opportunities within the performing arts sector.
Having a background from a performing arts school allows you to have more experience and training to take with you in your career.

Job description-
Musicians and singers typically do the following: Perform music for live audiences and recordings. Audition for positions in orchestras, choruses, bands, and other types of music groups. Practice playing instruments or singing to improve their technique.

https://www.truity.com/career-profile/musician-or-singer

You could perform as part of a band or choir, a solo artist, or a session or backing musician. You would spend your time:

practising and rehearsing

playing in front of an audience

composing songs and music to perform (or learning covers of other artists' music)

taking part in recording sessions (as an individual performer, with your own band or by providing backing or vocals at recording sessions)

promoting your act in various ways, such as contacting agents and record companies, setting up a website and making demos

arranging gigs and tours (or dealing with a manager or agent who does this for you)

You would often combine music with other types of work, particularly at the start of your career.

What do I need to do to become a musician?

You need a good level of musical ability as a singer or on your chosen instrument. It can be an advantage if you know how to read music, but it’s not always essential.

Many musicians start learning an instrument from an early age, and you can take part-time classes at many colleges, adult education centres, with private music teachers and at performing arts schools. Some of these, such as Rockschool or the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), may offer qualifications and music graded exams in subjects like:

guitar

bass

drums

popular piano

vocals

You could take a college or university course in popular music or music technology. Studying could provide you with training and the opportunity to perform. Check with colleges for exact entry requirements – you may need to pass an audition.

Related skills

Business management

Communication

Creativity

Patience

Teamwork

Academic route

Foundation degree, degree and postgraduate award in a related subject

HNC/HND in Performing Arts

Vocational route

Level 2 Certificate in Performing Arts

Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts

Related subjects

Drama, music, and performing arts

https://www.ucas.com/ucas/after-gcses/find-career-ideas/explore-jobs/job-profile/musician

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To become a singer you need to be able to interpret musical compositions and use that work to create a song. You also need to be able to use different techniques and vocal ranges such as...
-alto
-baritone
-bass
Styles- Folk, rock, country, gospel, jazz and rap.
In terms of qualifications a Bachelors degree in music focuses on vocal performances and is offered at many different colleges. In terms on having the experience, the best training will be given at the performing arts colleges that are based around the country.

Job description-
Singers read and interpret musical compositions and apply their voice and style to create a song. Singers use one or more vocal ranges, such as alto, baritone, or bass in certain music styles, including folk, rock, country, gospel, jazz, or rap. ... Singers work in recording studios creating albums.

https://study.com/.../Singers_Job_Description_and_Requirements_for_Starting_a_Career...

Qualification/Training-
Required Education

A bachelor's degree in music with a specialization in vocal performance is offered at many colleges, universities, and performing and visual arts colleges. Core courses might include music theory, music composition, and music history. Some singers may choose to continue their education and seek a master's degree in music. If no formal degree is pursued, those interested in becoming singers might take private singing lessons from professional vocal coaches.

Practice makes perfect and many singers participate in open mic nights at local nightclubs or in talent competitions to develop their vocal range and style.

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