HEAD SCENIC CARPENTER

The HEAD SCENIC CARPENTER is responsible for the planning, costing and construction of all scenic elements of the production. They may be required to participate, with the HEAD STAGE CARPENTER, in the installation of these scenic elements. The position also supervises the efficient operation of the Carpentry Shop and the Carpentry crew.

The responsibilities of the HEAD SCENIC CARPENTER, in addition to those of a HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, shall include but not be limited to:

GENERAL

• Contributes to the assessment of the costs of building and mounting the scenic elements of the production, in consultation with the Resident Staff, PRODUCTION MANAGER, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR and DESIGNER
• Creates and costs, in conjunction with the RESIDENT SHOP SUPERVISOR, an item-by- item breakdown of all scenic elements, and whether these items can be stock or will need to be built
• Determines the methods and materials to be used to realize the DESIGNER‘S design, in consultation with the DESIGNER, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR and Resident Staff
• Prepares written materials lists and cost estimates, and submits these to Resident staff and the PRODUCTION MANAGER
• Liaises frequently with the HEAD STAGE CARPENTER and other HEADS OF DEPARTMENT, especially of Props, Paint and Flys, to co-ordinate scenic construction, installation issues, and delivery times
• Works closely with the DESIGNER, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR and HEAD STAGE CARPENTER to ensure the timely delivery of all scenic components
• Draws or drafts working drawings, as required
• Ensures all venue measurements are correct and documents corrections prior to starting construction
• Co-ordinates all scenic construction and participates actively in the building process, where required
• Co-ordinates, with the TECHNICAL DIRECTOR and HEAD STAGE CARPENTER, the installation of all scenic elements; participates in the installation, if required
• Considers the use of the piece on-stage, and is aware of all blocking on or around the piece; reinforces or otherwise modifies the piece for specific actor use
• Provides for rehearsal set pieces, as required
• Ensures that all stock scenery pieces are returned to storage in a good and safe condition
• Ensures that the Scene Storage area is left in a neat and tidy configuration, ready for the next show
• Ensures all garbage wood and materials are transported to designated dumpsters for disposal

ADMINISTRATION AND SCHEDULING

• Contributes to the creation of a detailed WEEKLY AND DAILY SCHEDULE, produced by the PRODUCTION MANAGER
• Schedules crew time and assigns tasks to crew members, in order to ensure the timely completion of all scenic construction
• Attends all production meetings and organizes department meetings as required

This information is intended as a guideline only. It is not intended to replace the required reading or research in your area, or information gained in the classroom.

To be used in conjunction with the HEAD OF DEPARTMENT job description.

The demands of this position, and the hours worked, will vary with each production.

THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION MAY BE ALTERED WITHOUT NOTICE BY THE RESIDENT STAFF AND FACULTY