Different Kinds of Theatres:
In England there are a variety of different working theatres
that have different approaches to creating work. For example a Production House
produces its own work whereas a Receiving House receives work by inviting touring
artists or companies to their theatre.
Production Houses:
Production Houses are responsible for producing their shows
in-house, a non-theatre example could be Aardman as they are responsible for
creating their own work (Wallace and Gromit, Flushed Away). Much like Aardman
theatre production houses are responsible for creating and promoting their own
work. An example of a working production house is the Globe Theatre in London,
which shows a variety of Shakespeare plays in the summer months. The plays are
produced to be performed at the Globe to allow us to explore the work of
Shakespeare in an interactive and educational way.
Receiving Houses:
Receiving Houses differ from Production Houses in the way
that Receiving Houses do not create their own work. Touring companies and
artists can be found performing at Receiving Houses. The Cliffs Pavilion
Theatre in South End is a receiving house. Between December of last year and March
this year the Cliffs Pavilion had several events including David Hasslehoff in
a pantomime and the pop duo Rizzle Kicks performing in concert. Receiving
Houses are effective as it allows the theatre to open up to a wide and varied
audience by showing pieces of theatre alongside concerts. Receiving Houses allow
the people living in the area to see a variety of productions and this will in
turn keep the theatre popular as they’ve always got something new to offer.
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T.I.E Companies - Theatre in Education
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T.I.E Companies - Theatre in Education
Theatre
in Education companies (TIE) take projects into schools and create performances
that are supported by teaching material which then encourages the teachers and
young people to undertake further work after the TIE visit. The performances
are not designed to give the children factual knowledge but rather explore
sensitive issues. TIE companies use theatrical performance and drama workshops
to explore social, political and moral significance to young people. The
Belgrade Theatre Coventry is the first theatre to have a TIE company (1965) and
began by offering a free service to schools and young people in Coventry. The
Belgrade runs an annual project “Big School” which explores the transition from
Primary to Secondary School and the theatre is also open for developing new
projects on request. TIE companies are committed to providing schools with
unique programmes that enrich and extend the National Curriculum because they
have found that young people learn best when they are learning creatively and
having fun.
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Cameron Mackintosh
– Staffing Structure
Cameron Mackintosh Ltd. is responsible for producing
successful musicals such as Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera and
Oliver. To be able to produce a show that can then be put on the West End or taken
to tour around the UK you need an efficient team of people who are responsible
for the overall production, the marketing, casting, the music and the technical
side and these all need people who specialise in these aspects.
Directors:
The director/managing director is responsible for the
overall running of the production company and so oversee planning and funding
activities. The Directors would be in charge of finalising decisions made
within the company.
Training Requirements/Experience: In
the case of Mackintosh Ltd. Cameron Mackintosh has had success after success
with the shows he has produced showing that a vast experience is important to
being a director. You’d need good communication skills and have organisational
skills.
Production:
The production team is made up of executive producers and
production assistants. The producers are responsible for finding the money to
finance the show and managing financial risks. The producer will also source
the team and cast who will create and put the show on.
Training Requirements/Experience:
There are no specific training requirements but do need to be able to lead and
oversee a team successfully. They need to be capable of taking an idea and
working with it in all aspects.
Marketing and
Press:
Jobs include Heads of
Sales and Marketing and Marketing Account Manager. As a Marketing Manager they
have the responsibility of promoting and informing people of a production. In a
large company like Mackintosh Ltd. the Marketing Manager would have to approve
proofs for promotional material (leaflets, posters). The Marketing Manager
would also liaise with the media to further promote the production.
Training Requirements/Experience:
Organisation and the ability to communicate messages and ideas are important
for this job. To become a marketing manager you would possibly need experience
as a marketing executive first. Employers are more interested in the skills and
industry knowledge obtained by the person rather than their formal
qualifications.
Technical:
The technical department includes the Technical Director and
Production Manager. The Production Manager oversees all technical aspects of a
production and would be responsible for appointing technical staff. The
Production Manger must work closely with the Producers, music, costume and set
designers as well as supervising the technicians. The Production team are
responsible for delivering the creative team’s vision.
Training Requirements/Experience: To
become a Production Manager a degree in an appropriate subject is necessary,
such as engineering. However other skills needed include organisational and
interpersonal skills, as well as being able to work in a team and being able to
communicate well with others.
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