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When developing a script for a performance, you will work across the THREE stages of the theatre production process. For the purpose of this course, the Production Processes are defined as: PRODUCTION PLANNING, PRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT and PRODUCTION PRESENTATION.
Throughout each of these stages, you will work on different tasks and activities related to developing an interpretation of a script. Each stage of the production process will require different things of you depending on the production roles you take on. For example, during the Development stage, actors will be rehearsing and workshopping characterisation for their role, set designers will be building and painting sets, while the lighting designers will be trialing different combination of colours to create the desired effect.
Working in specialist teams you will establish aims, goals and objectives for the work that needs to be done, when it needs to be done by, and who is responsible for getting it done.
TASKS UNDERTAKEN AT EACH STAGE OF THE PRODUCTION PROCESS
The lists below indicate tasks that can be undertaken in each stage. These lists are indicative rather than exhaustive and provide a guide. Remember, the tasks you undertake during each stage will depend on the production roles you are working in and you are required to do further research of your own into this.
The planning and development stages of the production process are often cyclic and intuitively intertwined. Therefore, although we may have an 'official' planning end date, this does not mean at times we won't cross back into the planning stage. This is because new ideas, obstacles, and opportunities will constantly present themselves along the way.
PRODUCTION PLANNING
PRODUCTION PLANNING
The Planning Stage includes introduction to the script, annotation, exploring and establishing initial concepts and aims for the production, undertaking dramaturgy, and evaluation of this stage of the production process. Specific tasks include:
selection of, introduction to and table read of the script
script analysis
preliminary dramaturgy into context/s, intended meanings/themes and theatrical style
exploration of initial theatrical possibilities and constraints
annotation of text
responding to dramaturgical materials
establishment of production area roles
establishment of scheduling and timelines
seeking copyright and other permissions
production meetings
identifying appropriate performance space/s and completing bookings as required
target audience and their requirements identified
evaluation
PRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT
PRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT
Development includes exploring, making, reflecting, trialing and refining to achieve production aims, and evaluation of this stage of the production process. Specific tasks include:
establishing a shared vision/production aims for the production
collaboration with production team members
experimentation with context and possibilities for design, recontextualisation, theatrical styles, etc
trialling design elements and characterisation
use of technology
the application of individual and collaborative dramaturgical and directorial decisions
creative problem-solving to interpret the scriptÂ
rehearsals
the application and refinement of production areas
constructing and sourcing materials
stage management
budget management
production meetings
adherence to schedules and timelines
publicity and marketing
evaluation
PRODUCTION PRESENTATION
PRODUCTION PRESENTATION
Presentation includes bumping-in, technical/dress rehearsals, performances, bumping-out, and evaluation of this stage of the production process Specific tasks include:
bump-in
technical rehearsals
cue-to-cue run
dress rehearsals
performances to audiences
stage management
production areas evaluation review and refinement
repair and maintenance
production meetings
directorial feedback/notes
rehearsals/reworking as required
seeking and processing audience feedback
budget review
publicity and marketing
bump-out
reflection and final evaluation
EVALUATION
Evaluation should be undertaken throughout the entire production process in a variety of ways. For example, work in production roles may be evaluated collaboratively during production meetings, while personal journal reflections to structured questions offer an opportunity to reflect critically on your work. Likewise, feedback sessions during rehearsals allow for responding immediately to suggestions and trialing options, while watching video recordings of rehearsals allow time to reflect and plan for the next rehearsal.
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