CUASMT611 — Stage manage rehearsals

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What an assessment for CUASMT611 must cover

54 assessable components: 6 elements (32 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 5 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 9 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Complete safety assessment

1.1Conduct hazard inspection of stage and backstage areas and address issues as required
1.2Give safety briefing and stage orientation to required personnel and note issues for follow-up action as required
1.3Implement hazard management plans and run safety rehearsals as required

2 Prepare for rehearsals

2.1Determine rehearsal room requirements in consultation with required personnel
2.2Confirm venue and cueing equipment is functioning as required
2.3Measure designers’ plans and make adjustments as required
2.4Mark up sets in rehearsal rooms with the assistance of other personnel as required
2.5Brief and assign duties to assistant stage managers and required personnel
2.6Oversee the acquisition and preparation of rehearsal materials and equipment

3 Prepare and analyse documentation

3.1Obtain and distribute copies of scripts or scores to required personnel as required
3.2Confirm cueing documentation is notated as required
3.3Set up stage manager’s production script
3.4Analyse and interpret scripts and other production information to produce stage management documentation
3.5Plan and distribute rehearsal schedules

4 Manage rehearsals

4.1Assist personnel with potential issues that arise during rehearsals
4.2Call cues and cue sequences and repeat as required
4.3Coordinate specialist advisors and coaches for rehearsals
4.4Manage costume and prop fitting appointments according to organisational policies and procedures
4.5Update stage manager’s production script as rehearsals progress
4.6Manage rehearsal schedules and confirm performers and others are aware of calls and changes
4.7Provide feedback to assistant stage managers

5 Manage communication of rehearsal information

5.1Participate in director’s post-rehearsal notes sessions and advise required personnel of errors and production, technical and design issues that need attention
5.2Manage frequent and timely dissemination to required personnel of creative development information from rehearsal rooms
5.3Incorporate new information into procedures as required

6 Manage rehearsals

6.1Notify required personnel of scheduled run dates and times
6.2Confirm production elements are prepared in liaison with heads of technical departments
6.3Record running times of sections, acts and full show
6.4Give calls, cues and read in stage directions
6.5Operate technical equipment as required
6.6Participate in director’s post-run notes sessions and provide cast with notes on errors and production, technical and design issues that need attention
6.7Contribute to evaluations of productions and implement recommendations
6.8Liaise with required personnel prior to first performance and confirm necessary arrangements are in place

Performance evidence

stage manage creative, technical and dress rehearsals for at least one production
prepare and update stage management documentation
apply the technical, staging and artistic aspects of the production to the stage management process
monitor work and provide coaching and feedback as required
conduct safety assessment of stage areas and identify hazard areas and controls
participate in production meetings according to production requirements
communicate rehearsal information with cast and crew according to organisational policies and procedures
work collaboratively with cast, director and creative personnel and tem members throughout the rehearsal process

Knowledge evidence

documentation used for stage managing creative, technical and dress rehearsals
key factors involved in the successful stage management of creative, technical and dress rehearsals
industry standard technology used to automate aspects of performances
issues and challenges that can arise when stage managing creative, technical and dress rehearsals, and solutions to address them
work health and safety legislation and regulations that apply to maintaining a safe working environment during rehearsals

Foundation skills

Reading: Interprets production documentation in relation to own duties Provides prompts from scripts to performers during rehearsals
Oral communication: Seeks the views and opinions of others Obtains information by listening and questioning Discusses ideas and solutions using clear language to contribute information and express requirements
Numeracy: Uses mathematical calculations when marking up rehearsal rooms and timing scenes in rehearsal room runs
Planning and organising: Plans and undertakes stage management tasks for creative rehearsals in a logical sequence Plans activities in ways that minimise disruption to rehearsal schedules Adapts designers’ plans to fit rehearsal rooms while maintaining the integrity of designs Provides input into creative development of shows
Self-management: Applies organisational procedures when managing creative rehearsals
Teamwork: Collaborates to achieve joint outcomes and takes a leadership role to help facilitate effective group interaction and direction
Problem solving: Responds to problems requiring immediate attention, drawing on past experience to devise solutions Demonstrates a commitment to improving stage management procedures
Self-management: Manages time efficiently to meet work deadlines Works independently and collectively with a strong sense of responsibility for goals, plans, decisions and outcomes Takes responsibility for meeting work health and safety requirements within scope of own role
Technology: Uses standard word processing and spreadsheet applications to prepare documentation Distributes information electronically

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What does an assessment tool for CUASMT611 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUASMT611 needs to address all 54 unit components: 6 elements with 32 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 5 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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