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\r\n\r\nThe Resident Staff members make sure that each production opens on time and runs safely. They do so by 1) acting as a resource to the production team, and 2) supervising the production students and performers during rehearsals and performances. They will show by example or outline the best and safest options for accomplishing tasks. The Resident Staff are professionals who have brought their expertise, experience and contacts to the School. All Resident staff are members of OPSEU (Ontario Public Service Employees Union).\r\n\r\nBelow is a short description of each position:\r\n\r\nPRODUCTION and OPERATIONS MANAGER\r\n\r\nThis position is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and managing the human, technical and financial resources of the productions mounted at the School, and for monitoring and ensuring the progress of the Production department. Specific duties include production budget control and purchasing, production scheduling and communication, and guest artist liaison.\r\n\r\nTECHNICAL DIRECTOR\r\n\r\nThe Technical Director is the person responsible, in consultation with the Production and Operations Manager, for all co ordination and problem solving required in producing the technical side of each show. These duties include supervision of all technical departments, making final decisions on all technical issues, participating in the scheduling process, ensuring the efficient use of material and manpower, and promoting and policing a safe work environment. They are responsible for the approval of all technical drawings and paperwork.\r\n\r\nWARDROBE SUPERVISOR\r\n\r\nThis position supervises all aspects of the Wardrobe shop and show related costume issues. Duties include analyzing and costing with the student HOD\u2019s. They participate in the scheduling process and advising on all costume issues.\r\n\r\nSCENE SHOP SUPERVISOR\r\n\r\nThis position supervises all aspects of the Carpentry, Prop and Paint shop and show related set construction issues. Duties include analyzing and costing with the student HOD\u2019s. They participate in the scheduling process and advising on all carpentry issues.\r\n\r\nINTERN\r\n\r\nThe Intern is a returning Production Graduate who acts a mentor\/tutor to all areas of Production. Specific duties will include the supervision of portions of the rehearsal, building and set up process. The Intern position acts with the full authority of staff, when supervising a call.\r\n

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The Resident Staff members make sure that each production opens on time and runs safely. They do so by 1) acting as a resource to the production team, and 2) supervising the production students and performers during rehearsals and performances. They will show by example or outline the best and safest options for accomplishing tasks. The Resident Staff are professionals who have brought their expertise, experience and contacts to the School. All Resident staff are members of OPSEU (Ontario Public Service Employees Union).<\/p>\n

Below is a short description of each position:<\/p>\n

PRODUCTION and OPERATIONS MANAGER<\/p>\n

This position is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and managing the human, technical and financial resources of the productions mounted at the School, and for monitoring and ensuring the progress of the Production department. Specific duties include production budget control and purchasing, production scheduling and communication, and guest artist liaison.<\/p>\n

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR<\/p>\n

The Technical Director is the person responsible, in consultation with the Production and Operations Manager, for all co ordination and problem solving required in producing the technical side of each show. These duties include supervision of all technical departments, making final decisions on all technical issues, participating in the scheduling process, ensuring the efficient use of material and manpower, and promoting and policing a safe work environment. They are responsible for the approval of all technical drawings and paperwork.<\/p>\n

WARDROBE SUPERVISOR<\/p>\n

This position supervises all aspects of the Wardrobe shop and show related costume issues. Duties include analyzing and costing with the student HOD\u2019s. They participate in the scheduling process and advising on all costume issues.<\/p>\n

SCENE SHOP SUPERVISOR<\/p>\n

This position supervises all aspects of the Carpentry, Prop and Paint shop and show related set construction issues. Duties include analyzing and costing with the student HOD\u2019s. They participate in the scheduling process and advising on all carpentry issues.<\/p>\n

INTERN<\/p>\n

The Intern is a returning Production Graduate who acts a mentor\/tutor to all areas of Production. Specific duties will include the supervision of portions of the rehearsal, building and set up process. The Intern position acts with the full authority of staff, when supervising a call.<\/p>\n

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