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Theatre Production Supervisor

UCI Series Concepts

Class Specifications - D.25
Senior Theatre Production Supervisor - 7969
Theatre Production Supervisor - 6331

October, 1978

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SERIES CONCEPT

Theatre Production Supervisors coordinate and plan the technical activities 
associated with professional and amateur theatrical productions, symphonies, 
ballets, operas and related cultural events; assist the faculty and students 
in scheduling use of facilities and equipment and in planning productions; 
coordinate, supervise and assign technicians during rehearsals and production 
processes; and perform other related duties as required.

The series consists of two levels which are distinguished by the scope of the
responsibilities for the technical activities associated with production, the
variety of responsibilities, the degree of coordination rendered, and the 
supervision received.

                           CLASS CONCEPTS

Senior Theatre Production Supervisor

Under general supervision incumbents supervise the technical aspects of 
productions for more than one unit within a large department; advise on 
staffing and work load; and recommend changes to pending projects.

Incumbents at this level typically coordinate campus theatrical or cultural 
productions; draft production calendar and resolve scheduling conflicts; 
serve as master carpenter for backstage activities; coordinate the plans and 
budgets for more than one unit or for several simultaneous productions; 
recommend expenditures for equipment and staff; secure approval from directors 
and designers for changes in the construction, assembly and setting of stage 
materials; assist in the planning of new facilities; and supervise technical 
staff employees and coordinate activities with outside vendors.

Theater Production Supervisor

Under supervision incumbents plan and coordinate technical aspects of 
theatrical productions either for a major unit of a large department; or for a 
small department.

Incumbents at this level typically coordinate activities associated with 
scenery, construction, lighting, properties, costumes, make-up, paint, sound 
and background music; ensure timely arrival of scenery and related equipment; 
coordinate laboratory operations; maintain budgets for each production; 
directly supervise and assign technical personnel to various phases of 
production; advise on production or scheduling problems; review and evaluate 
students' and casual employees' work for grading or advancement to career 
status; and assist academic staff in establishing laboratory training 
procedures to insure development of students in the technical area.


                          MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Senior Theatre Production Supervisor

Two years of college and four years of experience in theatrical work, 
including at least two years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent 
combination of education and experience; and knowledges and abilities 
essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the 
position.

Theatre Production Supervisor

Two years of college and two years of experience in theatrical work; or an 
equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledges and 
abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to 
the position.

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