Production Meeting 3

Production Meeting 3

Unit 4 Drama

25/3/11

Production Management

· Budget will have to remain as an even split until all departments and agreed of a final costing before we can share it out

·        We do not have a portable silks frameit was hired.

·        I have emailed Neil regarding silk time in the theatre, he’s happy to do it but Jo Loader will have to agree a time and date? Potential dates are 20^th ,21^st, 22^nd April

·        Waiting to hear back from the brain observatoryHave heard back, we can use their videos just need to record the show and send them a copy of the show.

·        CBS news video – need to find out about the rights.

·        Is it possible to have a Q&A after the one of the afternoon shows?

·        Running times – maximum of 1 hour 15 mins.

·        Get in starts on the 26th

Stage Management

·    Have you attended rehearsals?Alicia (DSM) has attended rehearsals.

·    Anything to feedback from rehearsals?Worked off the students script from now on will be the directors script.

·    How’s search for props going?Very well, the hospital props are perfect. 3 stethoscopes needed. 

·    Has the ground plan gone down into rehearsals?Yes, as much as possible .

·    When do you think you will be able to complete the props list (date)

·    Have you compiled a list with props / set re; who’s getting what?Yes, Polly is going to take pictures of everything and make up a full props list.

·    Stage management need a rehearsal schedule.

·    The design for the bar is going well, the raised part will be made into a mine theatre, there will be a guest book and a way record comments (maybe in the Q&A?)

·    In the gift bags we could have comment cards/business cards with the blog on them.

·    Do we have a lectern? Maybe in the lecture room.

Lighting– Mike not present for meeting

·    Do you have any question for the directors?Any specific things? Just the silks.

·    Dates for& final design?Waiting for Mike.

·    Have you attended rehearsals?Yes – Spencer has.

·    Have you had a look at the ground plan?Yes – Spencer has.

·    Going to sit down with the set designer and go over the model box.

·    Projection? Maybe use the screens or televisions.

·    MEETING NEXT MONDAYLUNCHTIME ABOUT FLYING WITH PM/SET/LIGHTING/JO LOADER…

Sound

·    What was the outcome with your meeting with Vanessa?

·    Dates for final design ?

·    Are you able to attend rehearsals?

·    Have you researched the music discussed last meeting?

·    Have you had a look at the ground plan?

·    Will have a sound meeting with the director after this production meeting or tomorrow morning.

·    Zach is coming in the recording equipment tomorrow morning to record some performers. (10am).

·    Has an initial design, if anybody would like a copy please let Zach know. 

Set

·    Could we have the design in a4 please?Not needed anymore

·    How are the designs coming along?All the hung flats are built, window, screens, wallpaper, table, lecture table and sink unit basically done, just finishes need doing.

·    Are you flying anything?

·    Need to arrange a walk through with the director and performers, maybe tomorrow during ‘Swan’ morning.

Props

·    Could we have a date for when the props will be ready?

·    Will you be making or sourcing rehearsal props?

Costumes

·      Could we have a date for when the costumes will be ready?Trousers and lab coats ready for next Wednesday other costumes will be ready for production week.

·      Costumes are coming along well, all measurements have been taken.

·      Trouser fittings Friday if possible, performers have a schedule – it should take 15 mins per performer, two at a time.

AOB

·      Publicity – Spencer has sketched an initial design for the poster

·      Devon, Becca and Spencer will meet and liaise about the publicity 

Next Meeting 6th April 13:30 Production Room

Production Manager: Josh Attwood 07917654611

Assistant Production Manager: Ruby Cooper