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Case study 1: Piccadilly Writers’ Festival

The following case study is based on the Production Schedule for a Writer’s Festival similar to the Sydney Writers’ Festival.

The Sydney Writer’s Festival crosses the boundary of event, live performance and festival presentation all in one. With over 30 venues throughout NSW, the 2005 Festival saw more than 50 international and 150 Australian writers take the stage. Live sessions with audience were occasionally recorded for radio, internet feed and television, and articles were published in various sectors of the print media.

For further information you might like to check out the website: www.swf.org.au

To begin the case study, download the Piccadilly Writers’ Festival Production Schedule then answer the following questions.

Question 1

Describe how the production schedule assists staff in the planning and running of an event such as the Piccadilly Writers’ Festival.

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Question 2

As a stage manager for the Piccadilly Writers’ Festival responsible for the venue ABC Studio 1, outline your priorities for each session and describe how you would ensure that the physical elements are in place for the beginning of each session.

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Question 3

Why include the published date on the production schedule?

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Question 4

As the Stage Manager, how might you establish a professional and appropriate working relationship with each of the artists presenting in your venue at the Piccadilly Writers’ Festival? What information do you need to communicate?

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Question 5

What would you do if you found that the audience size exceeded the number of chairs set up in the venue?

  1. Ask patrons to stand in the aisles and look for more chairs.
  2. Check with your supervisor before you allow more patrons into the venue.
  3. Inform patrons that the venue is full and close the doors.
  4. Set up speakers and TV monitors in spill rooms for those people who cannot fit into the venue

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Question 6

A member of the public is recording the presentation in the venue where you are working as an usher. What would you do in this situation?

  1. Confiscate the recording device and remove the recording media.
  2. Ask for security to escort the patron out of the theatre. Collect any tapes or recording media.
  3. Check with management if recording permission has been given. Follow the directions of management.
  4. Turn a blind eye.

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Question 7

As part of the bump-in, you have been directed by your supervisor to put up signage for one of the key sponsors of the festival. How can you ensure this is done efficiently and safely?

  1. Find the right equipment needed and do the job.
  2. Consider the safety issues, and find the right equipment needed and do the job.
  3. Consider safety issues. Inform all parties involved of any concerns over safety. Use the right equipment needed and do the job.
  4. Check the exact location for the signage. Consider safety issues. Inform all parties involved of any concerns over safety. Use the right equipment needed and do the job.

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Question 8

What details would an employer need to ensure that you are paid for your services?

  1. Approximate hours worked and a pay slip
  2. BSB details and time sheet
  3. Superannuation details, BSB account, time sheet, tax file number and signed tax form
  4. Your preference of cash or cheque

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