Friday, 27 May 2016

...understand the roles and responsibilites

There are a wide range of arts in the community projects, but each one entitles a different group of people to operate them.

With reference to the interview taken from here, it is clear that even somewhere like WMCS need members of front of house, a venue and possibly a catering service when putting on shows, whereas somewhere like Eton Place Music need bands which openly come to them seeking opportunities, a representative which in this case is Dave himself as he feels the client feels more involved and can put more trust in the project if Dave sees them himself; other projects such as St. Pauls have a very unique set of required staff, a team of 16-17 people, one for marketing and promoting events, another group to manage the kitchen when they use the space as a café, and another group of people to manage the different types of events, whether that be front of house staff and a bouncer for parties, a photographer for bands, weddings or exhibitions or a representative at open meeting parties.

Company/Charity People needed Skills Influence on project
WMCS Teachers Be able to teach effectively and be able to control children Teaching actors to put on a show
Actors (Children) Youth actors, volunteers Be involved in the show
Front of house Able to sell tickets and work our calculations under pressure Selling tickets for events, collecting and handing money
Catering Selling refreshments with a profit Refreshments for audience
Administration Able to keep in control of everything and arranging opportunities Keeping everything calm and ordered
Marketing Looking into their target demographic Understanding the audience
Finance Keep a good eye on income and outcome Calculating profits and income
Designers (Costume, props) Design suitable clothing in different sizes Creating costumes and props for the production
Make up/hair artists Able to style hair and work with make up Contribute to the hair and make up on the actors involved
Social Media Knowledge of social websites and able to promote effectively through them Made aware the event on social sites
Eton Place Music Bands/Artists Able to entertain and perform to a professional standard Entertaining audiences
Administration Able to keep in control of everything and arranging opportunities Keeping everything calm and ordered
Marketing Looking into their target demographic Understanding the audience
Social Media Knowledge of social websites and able to promote effectively through them Made aware the event on social sites
Representative Able to represent the company confidently and good under pressure Bringing in potential clients
St. Paul's Café team (Chefs, kitchen assistants) Able to cook, clean and deal with customers Supply food to customers
Front of house/Bouncer Able to sell tickets and work our calculations under pressure/can deal with drunk/disturbing customers Selling tickets for events, collecting and handing money/escorting people on the venue
Musicians Able to entertain and perform to a professional standard Entertaining audiences
Photographer Can take professional pictures of the main happenings of the event Providing professional looking images
Finance Keep a good eye on income and outcome Calculating profits and income
Marketing Looking into their target demographic Understanding the audience
Promotion Efficiently promote the event, mentioning all areas of importance (time, date, venue) Ensure everyone knows of the event
Social Media Knowledge of social websites and able to promote effectively through them
Made aware the event on social sites

Examples of these companies roles are apparent in their productions:

  • WMCS - 'Oliver!' was a production they produced in 2014, the production roles all were a important feature in the final showing, other responsibilities such as catering was a strong impact on the audience and the success of the interval they used
  • Eton Place Music - Performing at a wedding and working alongside outside companies for roles such as catering were effective in creating a synergetic system for Eton Place Music, also promotion and finance were important in keeping the event organised
  • St. Paul's - Their music events draw in a wide range of audiences which can benefit other aspects of the roles such as the refreshments and other smaller companies who can advertise in and around the event. St. Paul's drawing a wide range of people in from different locations and local companies promoting themselves.


Examples

Other events would also need a different management team:

  • A choir concert would need a conductor, musicians, singers, administration, marketing and possibly a speaker, driver and catering staff
  • A workshop at a school or college would need volunteers of workers in the company to participate, and designers such as costume, prop and make up/hair.
  • An open air theatres crew would include a safety manager, a marketing, budgeting and finance group, actors or a school/college to promote/use the space and a set of designers.


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