This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake a wide range of administrative and organisational tasks associated with assisting backstage operations for productions in the entertainment and events industries.
Individuals who apply these skills work autonomously in a team environment as they share responsibility for ensuring that all logistical aspects of performances run smoothly.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Evidence Required
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Elements
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Performance Criteria
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Assist with bump in and preparation of venues
1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, update production documentation after final rehearsal room run
1.2 Prior to first public performance, create and affix audience advisory signage as required
1.3 Assist with transfer to stage of spike marks for scenic elements and furniture
1.4 Set up cast and backstage areas, display production information on company noticeboard, and organise sign-in sheets
1.5 Participate in plotting sessions, including set changes and ‘walking in’ place of performers, for the purpose of plotting lighting
1.6 Ensure entrances and exits from stage are unobstructed
1.7 Mark level changes on and off set to assist performers to safely navigate away from drop-offs and potential trip hazards
1.8 Assist with safety briefing and backstage orientation for performers and crew
1.9 Monitor preparations and anticipate and resolve problems that could disrupt performances
2 Assist with technical and dress rehearsals
2.1 Provide crew with documentation from rehearsal for input by them during technical and dress rehearsals
2.2 Assist with safety rehearsals and integration of technical elements into potentially hazardous sequences
2.3 Follow own setting and running documentation from rehearsal, and adjust to incorporate additional responsibilities
2.4 Facilitate communication between stage manager and those personnel without communications equipment
2.5 Provide assistance to stage manager, creative personnel and others as required
2.6 Following rehearsals, take and put into action notes from stage manager, director or other personnel regarding additional responsibilities and ways to improve own performance
2.7 Develop own set-up, performance and post-show routine, as well as supporting documentation relating to experience with technical and dress rehearsals
3. Assist with performances
3.1 Assist with on-stage and backstage pre-set of performance elements as required
3.2 Prepare consumable props in line with production requirements
3.3 Collect and secure valuables and distribute personal props
3.4 Provide stage management assistance during performances
3.5 Use initiative within scope of job to deal effectively with unforeseen occurrences
3.6 After performances, strike and secure valuable props and weapons, collect personal props, and return valuables to cast members as required
3.7 Assist with cleaning and maintaining stage and backstage areas
3.8 Contribute to performance reports and distribute them promptly with other information to relevant personnel
3.9 Build trust and respect through effective use of communication skills
4. Assist with bump out of productions
4.1 Assist with packing props and other materials and equipment for move to storage, tour or disposal
4.2 Organise the return of borrowed and hired items according to loan agreements
4.3 Assist with cleaning and returning stage, backstage and green room areas to original condition
4.4 Remove front of house advisory signage, posters and other material as required
Evidence of the following must be provided:
assist with stage managing performances for at least two different productions
assist with the set-up of stage and backstage areas for performances
manage time effectively during live performances
work collaboratively.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.
To complete the unit requirements the individual must:
explain the purpose of a range of documentation used for stage managing different types of productions or events
describe communication techniques used to provide prompts and cues to performers and crew during rehearsals and performances
explain the role of stage management personnel in the following areas:
audio
costume
lighting
production management
stage management
staging
vision systems
describe issues and challenges that can arise when assisting with the stage management of performances and provide examples of action that could be taken suitable to own level of responsibility.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to performance venues with facilities for cast and crew.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Elements
Elements describe the essential outcomes.
Performance Criteria
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Assist with bump in and preparation of venues
1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel, update production documentation after final rehearsal room run
1.2 Prior to first public performance, create and affix audience advisory signage as required
1.3 Assist with transfer to stage of spike marks for scenic elements and furniture
1.4 Set up cast and backstage areas, display production information on company noticeboard, and organise sign-in sheets
1.5 Participate in plotting sessions, including set changes and ‘walking in’ place of performers, for the purpose of plotting lighting
1.6 Ensure entrances and exits from stage are unobstructed
1.7 Mark level changes on and off set to assist performers to safely navigate away from drop-offs and potential trip hazards
1.8 Assist with safety briefing and backstage orientation for performers and crew
1.9 Monitor preparations and anticipate and resolve problems that could disrupt performances
2 Assist with technical and dress rehearsals
2.1 Provide crew with documentation from rehearsal for input by them during technical and dress rehearsals
2.2 Assist with safety rehearsals and integration of technical elements into potentially hazardous sequences
2.3 Follow own setting and running documentation from rehearsal, and adjust to incorporate additional responsibilities
2.4 Facilitate communication between stage manager and those personnel without communications equipment
2.5 Provide assistance to stage manager, creative personnel and others as required
2.6 Following rehearsals, take and put into action notes from stage manager, director or other personnel regarding additional responsibilities and ways to improve own performance
2.7 Develop own set-up, performance and post-show routine, as well as supporting documentation relating to experience with technical and dress rehearsals
3. Assist with performances
3.1 Assist with on-stage and backstage pre-set of performance elements as required
3.2 Prepare consumable props in line with production requirements
3.3 Collect and secure valuables and distribute personal props
3.4 Provide stage management assistance during performances
3.5 Use initiative within scope of job to deal effectively with unforeseen occurrences
3.6 After performances, strike and secure valuable props and weapons, collect personal props, and return valuables to cast members as required
3.7 Assist with cleaning and maintaining stage and backstage areas
3.8 Contribute to performance reports and distribute them promptly with other information to relevant personnel
3.9 Build trust and respect through effective use of communication skills
4. Assist with bump out of productions
4.1 Assist with packing props and other materials and equipment for move to storage, tour or disposal
4.2 Organise the return of borrowed and hired items according to loan agreements
4.3 Assist with cleaning and returning stage, backstage and green room areas to original condition
4.4 Remove front of house advisory signage, posters and other material as required
Evidence of the following must be provided:
assist with stage managing performances for at least two different productions
assist with the set-up of stage and backstage areas for performances
manage time effectively during live performances
work collaboratively.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.
To complete the unit requirements the individual must:
explain the purpose of a range of documentation used for stage managing different types of productions or events
describe communication techniques used to provide prompts and cues to performers and crew during rehearsals and performances
explain the role of stage management personnel in the following areas:
audio
costume
lighting
production management
stage management
staging
vision systems
describe issues and challenges that can arise when assisting with the stage management of performances and provide examples of action that could be taken suitable to own level of responsibility.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to performance venues with facilities for cast and crew.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Comments/feedback
In consultation with relevant personnel, update production documentation after final rehearsal room run
Prior to first public performance, create and affix audience advisory signage as required
Assist with transfer to stage of spike marks for scenic elements and furniture
Set up cast and backstage areas, display production information on company noticeboard, and organise sign-in sheets
Participate in plotting sessions, including set changes and ‘walking in’ place of performers, for the purpose of plotting lighting
Ensure entrances and exits from stage are unobstructed
Mark level changes on and off set to assist performers to safely navigate away from drop-offs and potential trip hazards
Assist with safety briefing and backstage orientation for performers and crew
Monitor preparations and anticipate and resolve problems that could disrupt performances
Provide crew with documentation from rehearsal for input by them during technical and dress rehearsals
Assist with safety rehearsals and integration of technical elements into potentially hazardous sequences
Follow own setting and running documentation from rehearsal, and adjust to incorporate additional responsibilities
Facilitate communication between stage manager and those personnel without communications equipment
Provide assistance to stage manager, creative personnel and others as required
Following rehearsals, take and put into action notes from stage manager, director or other personnel regarding additional responsibilities and ways to improve own performance
Develop own set-up, performance and post-show routine, as well as supporting documentation relating to experience with technical and dress rehearsals
Assist with on-stage and backstage pre-set of performance elements as required
Prepare consumable props in line with production requirements
Collect and secure valuables and distribute personal props
Provide stage management assistance during performances
Use initiative within scope of job to deal effectively with unforeseen occurrences
After performances, strike and secure valuable props and weapons, collect personal props, and return valuables to cast members as required
Assist with cleaning and maintaining stage and backstage areas
Contribute to performance reports and distribute them promptly with other information to relevant personnel
Build trust and respect through effective use of communication skills
Assist with packing props and other materials and equipment for move to storage, tour or disposal
Organise the return of borrowed and hired items according to loan agreements
Assist with cleaning and returning stage, backstage and green room areas to original condition
Remove front of house advisory signage, posters and other material as required
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