Originally posted by jayzehr Originally posted by MusicManD [QUOTE=jayzehr] What would you like to know? I can't tell you much about the nuts and bolts yet as I've just joined the board.. Do you have the same people working on all the shows? Or do you have separate productions teams? Is anyone paid?

The board handles a lot of the production details. For example, one board member does programs for every show, while another programs lights for most shows. At least four of the board members (one more now that I'm on) have directing experience, and serve as the directors for most of the shows.

With the possible exception of any extra techies needed for the major musical that we do offsite, nobody gets paid for anything. Back when I was growing up, there was one man who directed all the shows and handled all of the production work, and he did get a paycheck for his full-time work. Since then, however, everything is volunteer.

This is a constant issue with our CT productions.  I am very adamant at auditions that people list their conflicts.  Then I know what to expect for people's availability.  I have worked with people who do not put down all the conflicts and only bring it up later after they are cast.  I have replaced people because of this.  They quickly learn that it is better to give me all the data up front.  I am happy to work with actors on scheduling.  The only thing I insist on is that they be present for all rehearsals during tech week.

Originally posted by ctguerin This is a constant issue with our CT productions.  I am very adamant at auditions that people list their conflicts.  Then I know what to expect for people's availability.  I have worked with people who do not put down all the conflicts and only bring it up later after they are cast.  I have replaced people because of this.  They quickly learn that it is better to give me all the data up front.  I am happy to work with actors on scheduling.  The only thing I insist on is that they be present for all rehearsals during tech week. Good Luck!

That lack of communication is one of my pet peeves. In this last round of auditions, I had a lot of kids who wrote that they had no conflicts and could be at every rehearsal. Of course, I know most of these kids, so I say, "aren't you in soccer? Won't those games cause conflicts?" They have a flicker of recognition and say, "oh yeah..."