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Evidence Guide: CUASMT401 - Assist in stage managing performances

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CUASMT401 - Assist in stage managing performances

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Assist with bump in and preparation of venues

  1. In consultation with relevant personnel, update production documentation after final rehearsal room run
  2. Prior to first public performance, create and affix audience advisory signage as required
  3. Assist with transfer to stage of spike marks for scenic elements and furniture
  4. Set up cast and backstage areas, display production information on company noticeboard, and organise sign-in sheets
  5. Participate in plotting sessions, including set changes and ‘walking in’ place of performers, for the purpose of plotting lighting
  6. Ensure entrances and exits from stage are unobstructed
  7. Mark level changes on and off set to assist performers to safely navigate away from drop-offs and potential trip hazards
  8. Assist with safety briefing and backstage orientation for performers and crew
  9. Monitor preparations and anticipate and resolve problems that could disrupt performances
In consultation with relevant personnel, update production documentation after final rehearsal room run

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prior to first public performance, create and affix audience advisory signage as required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assist with transfer to stage of spike marks for scenic elements and furniture

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set up cast and backstage areas, display production information on company noticeboard, and organise sign-in sheets

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Participate in plotting sessions, including set changes and ‘walking in’ place of performers, for the purpose of plotting lighting

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure entrances and exits from stage are unobstructed

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mark level changes on and off set to assist performers to safely navigate away from drop-offs and potential trip hazards

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assist with safety briefing and backstage orientation for performers and crew

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor preparations and anticipate and resolve problems that could disrupt performances

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assist with technical and dress rehearsals

  1. Provide crew with documentation from rehearsal for input by them during technical and dress rehearsals
  2. Assist with safety rehearsals and integration of technical elements into potentially hazardous sequences
  3. Follow own setting and running documentation from rehearsal, and adjust to incorporate additional responsibilities
  4. Facilitate communication between stage manager and those personnel without communications equipment
  5. Provide assistance to stage manager, creative personnel and others as required
  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
  7. Develop own set-up, performance and post-show routine, as well as supporting documentation relating to experience with technical and dress rehearsals
Provide crew with documentation from rehearsal for input by them during technical and dress rehearsals

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assist with safety rehearsals and integration of technical elements into potentially hazardous sequences

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Follow own setting and running documentation from rehearsal, and adjust to incorporate additional responsibilities

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Facilitate communication between stage manager and those personnel without communications equipment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provide assistance to stage manager, creative personnel and others as required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Following rehearsals, take and put into action notes from stage manager, director or other personnel regarding additional responsibilities and ways to improve own performance

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Develop own set-up, performance and post-show routine, as well as supporting documentation relating to experience with technical and dress rehearsals

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assist with performances

  1. Assist with on-stage and backstage pre-set of performance elements as required
  2. Prepare consumable props in line with production requirements
  3. Collect and secure valuables and distribute personal props
  4. Provide stage management assistance during performances
  5. Use initiative within scope of job to deal effectively with unforeseen occurrences
  6. After performances, strike and secure valuable props and weapons, collect personal props, and return valuables to cast members as required
  7. Assist with cleaning and maintaining stage and backstage areas
  8. Contribute to performance reports and distribute them promptly with other information to relevant personnel
  9. Build trust and respect through effective use of communication skills
Assist with on-stage and backstage pre-set of performance elements as required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare consumable props in line with production requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collect and secure valuables and distribute personal props

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provide stage management assistance during performances

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use initiative within scope of job to deal effectively with unforeseen occurrences

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After performances, strike and secure valuable props and weapons, collect personal props, and return valuables to cast members as required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assist with cleaning and maintaining stage and backstage areas

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contribute to performance reports and distribute them promptly with other information to relevant personnel

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Build trust and respect through effective use of communication skills

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assist with bump out of productions

  1. Assist with packing props and other materials and equipment for move to storage, tour or disposal
  2. Organise the return of borrowed and hired items according to loan agreements
  3. Assist with cleaning and returning stage, backstage and green room areas to original condition
  4. Remove front of house advisory signage, posters and other material as required
Assist with packing props and other materials and equipment for move to storage, tour or disposal

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Organise the return of borrowed and hired items according to loan agreements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assist with cleaning and returning stage, backstage and green room areas to original condition

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remove front of house advisory signage, posters and other material as required

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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.