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What I've learnt:
- props shld be with the casts as soon as rehearsal starts to get used it them
- paper tech is for director, sm, designers go thru all the cues together inside a meeting room  but nowadays don't really have  because it is  time consuming
- i learnt that for prod timeline it is ideal to put the dates counting down instead of increasing

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What I've learnt:
- Paper tech includes the SM, director, and designers of the show. It excludes operators as they are not paid to be in paper tech meetings.
- Drafting of budget comes before the production phase.
- Props/costumes are needed before rehearsals so that the cast can get used to it.
- Production timeline should be done in descending order.
- Bump in during the production phase. (1 week before show starts)

Licensing & Rights:
- Licensing: getting to clearance from the authority to know whether you can stage your show. (Censorship issues)
- Rights: getting permission from the original artist to use their work into your project.

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Roles and Responsibilities:
-employ & supervise production staff
- oversee overall show budget and design deadlines
- oversee ordering of materials(Budget) and construction work
- prepare and distribute schedule and budget for all depts.
- maintenance on the flow of the production

What is a paper tech:
- Run through cue by cue with sound, lights and multimedia designer and SM run through before tech rehearsals
Who involved in Paper Tech:
- Director, designer and SM
*Ops not involved because ultimately SM is the one giving cues
*Not usually used now because take up a lot of time

What is quick change review: it is for actors to try on their costumes beforehand so can recognise any problems earlier

Difference between rights and license:
There are different types of licenses eg. in sg actors need license to perform
Rights is for example getting approval to stage show and using a script from the playwright

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Group A

What I’ve learned:

Props needs to be ready way earlier so that the character can get use to it during the performance.

Floor marking should have been done for every rehearsal and full run.

Anyone that reads the timeline needs to understand. Very important.

Timeline should be in descending order

Group B

Paper tech is where sm and designers and director go through all the cues with no operators.

It’s rare because it’s time consuming.

Tech run only when in the theatre.

Quick change review should be done earlier so that there would be enough time to make alteration.

Group C

Companies usually last update their website after the shows ends.

Hanging of lights only during bump in.

Group D

Count down don’t count up.

Bump in 1 week before show

Bump in the production week not pre production

Technical run and light plotting should only be done in the theatre (bump in)

Group E

Licensing to perform-  clearance from the authority. (3 months)

Copyrights

Stage managers and cast must book in advance

3 Months and 5 months are a bit too late.

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1. Take into consideration the venue for show day. Rehearsal period will not be very long if it is in a small venue like Black Box.

2. Paper Tech means going through all the cues with SM, designers in a meeting room. However it is time-consuming and has no positive effect to the performance quality so it has become rare.

3. KC Arts Centre is located at Robertson Walk

4. To book established actors, 12-18 months before show day is required.

Qns: what does preset rehearsal mean?

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- Production timeline has to be done in a countdown type as it can be shown how long the production will be
- paper tech is a meeting between designers, SM and Director so that SM can add them in their cue book

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- Timeline to be arrange in DESCENDING order.
- Paper Tech is not common now and is usually done by the SM, Director and designer. WITHOUT the operators
- Props to be ready before rehearsals so that actors can get use to it
- Good actors must book 1 - 1.5 years ins advance
- Licensing refers to the clearance from the authority

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What I have learnt:

- For the weeks to production, count down the weeks in descending order not ascending.
- Have props earlier than the week before rehearsal week: allows the actor to get into character and get used to it.
- Marking of rehearsal space etc is to be done before each rehearsal and not only for full runs.
- Paper tech is when the Designer and SM goes through the cues, and can be very time consuming
- Lighting plot can only be hung in the venue itself after bump-in
- Technical rider to be given after the designing has been done - when the lighting and sound designers know what they want

-  Operators can be from either the venue or the company itself, they do not need to sit in for meetings.

- Actors should be booked 1-1.5 years before to get good cast members.

- Companies stop updating the website usually after the show.

- SRT is located near Robertson Quay

-  What are rights?: permission to stage the play/script from the creator of content
- Licensing: We need a license to perform, about 3 months to approve.

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1. SM reports to PM
2. Floor marking and props should be done before rehearsals
3. when doing production timeline, the weeks should be in 'counting down' manner.

4.PAPER TECH
-is something like cue sheet?
- very rare nowadays cos its time consuming.
- it is for SM and designers
- SM and designers meet to run the cues, cue by cue
- involves director, SM, designers

5. lighting plot can only be done in the venue itself.

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What I've Learnt :
- Actors need time to get use to their props and costumes. It would be best if they have it ASAP during rehearsal process for them to get use.
- Rehearsal spaces should be as accurate as of actual performing stage during each rehearsal.
-  Schedule should be finalized ASAP , usually by week 1/2.
-  Licensing is getting approval from the authorities for it to be staged while rights is getting permission for scripts to be used?.

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Floor making is to be done before rehearsal start

It is ideal to have the props earlier before production week so that cast have to get used to it and be in character. (as soon as possible)

Production budget, timeline and schedule should be planned and finalized before production week.

Timeline should be in descending order.
(Note: when doing paperwork, to keep in mind whether the reader can understand.)

Operators can be either from the venue or from the show company.

Paper tech is where you sit down with the designers and go through the different cue lists and adding them to your cue book. It is like a meeting that you talk through what cues are called together, what each does, and when designer would like cue to be called.
- Director, Stage Managers and Designer are involved with operators.

SM will go through all the cues without the operators.
(Right now, it is very rare for paper tech because it is time consuming.)

Show companies will usually stop marketing after the show. Not before the show because it is still an ongoing marketing of it.

Lighting and sound plot can be done only at the actual venue itself.

With group D’s production timeline, it should also be in descending order too.

KC Arts Centre Venue: Located near Robertson Quay, at the Singapore river stretch.

Licensing and Rights are different. **you need a license to perform, you need rights from original playwright or creator to use the script

Have to book the stage manager, cast, singers, musicians – better ones need to book them in advance because the better ones are usually booked for one and halfway. So it is better to do audition 12-18 months before the production.

Question: Can I say that paper tech is like a ‘rehearsal’ for calling cues?

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What have I learned?
- Props should be done a few weeks before the show
- Production manager manage budget and rehearsal schedules
- paper tech is usually in the office where they(designers, sm etc..)  all go through cue by cue without the operators
- the timeline should be in reverse-chronological order
- SRT is located near Robertson walk
- need to book 1 1/2 years in advance for good sm, designers etc...

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What I've Learnt:
-  During rehearsals, actors would need to have their props as soon as possible in order for them to get use to it.
- Marking of rehearsal space should be done before rehearsals start.
- When scheduling, be aware of who is reading the paperwork and ensuring that they understand.
- A production manager's role is diversed in skillset.
- A paper tech is for the sm and designers to go through all the cue by cue and it is done with no operators.

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-PM person responsible for budgeting, scheduling of work. Oversees production schedule and every element of the production.
-SM takes over rehearsals after week 3.
-some notable shows by srt; the cat in the hat, the ugly duckling.
- PM roles are diverse; depends on their skills. production meeting every month, and as it gets closer to show day, every week.
- finalized cast and first rehearsals would be in the 5th month. paper tech; where designers, director and SMs meet and discuss cues, cue by cue (currently rare practice)
-reminder that light plotting happens after entering the venue
- need clearance/liscence to perform in sg
- to get good casts and staff, must book them 1-1.5 years before production

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What I have learnt:
- Actors should have props during rehearsals so that they would get used to it in the actual show
- Production timeline should be in descending order
- Rehearsal space should be marked before each rehearsal
- Operators can be from venue or from company
- A paper tech is where the SM and designers come together to go through all the cues
- Lighting plot can only be hung when we are in the venue
- Rights is getting permission from the original playwright to use the script for the show

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What have I learnt:

Production managers, along with stage managers, play huge roles to make sure the production is smooth sailing.

SRT established in 1993, was on broadway in 1998 with 'Golden Child'. SRT is located along the Singapore River at Robertson Quay, or Robertson Walk.

Production timeline should be a countdown towards opening day.

Paper tech is usually for SM and designers to go through cue by cue.

Bump-in is during production phase.

Licensing is needed for people to perform on stage or elsewhere.

There are many ways of communication, but it is important to be effective.

What is Get Out & Returns ? Dismantling and disposing, or returning

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What have I learnt:
- As soon as rehearsal start prop should be done up to let actors get use to it

-Production timeline should be in a count down manner, so that readers will understand how many weeks there are in the production

-Paper tech: Directors and designers go through cue by cue with the SM.

-Quick change review: For actors to try on their costume, try to put it earlier so that changes can be made if needed to

-Company usually stop updating their website after the show to post any photos of the production itself

-Take note of bump in week, tech run and light/sound plotting happens after bump in

-Licensing: Get permission/approval from the government for it to be stage

-Rights: Get permission from the original playwright or creator to use the script for the play

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What have I learned?
-  PM oversee schedule, staffing and budget.
- Even design and technical aspect

- Budget, timeline and schedule should be finalized by Week 1/2
- Character props should be ready by rehearsals so Actors can get used to it
- Paper tech is a meeting for designers and SM to run through cues
- Tech operator is not needed during Paper Tech
- Remember Bump In is during Production Week
- 1-1.5 years before production is the best period to audition actors
- License to perform takes at least 3 months to approve

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what have i learned:
- PM's job employs and supervise all the staff.
involved in budgeting, planning mostly.
they are there to keep order and make sure everything is on track as well.
- paper tech is a meeting for designers and SM to run through cues (cue by cue) not used often
- we should have counted down the weeks rather than the other way round as it is easier for the reader to understand
- there is actually a lot of ways to do a production schedule .
- bump in is different from rehearsals. bump in is under production
- licensing and rights is different is license is for the script to be staged by the government while rights is from the original playwright or the creator