Staff+Positions

**Kristie Shulsky, Executive Producer **
The //executive producer // approves the budget, makes sure that everything gets done by deadlines and on budget, and that the school's resources (people, money and materials) are used properly.

**Tod Elford, Producer **
The //producer // creates an approved budget, makes sure that everything gets done by deadlines and on budget, and that the school's resources (people, money and materials) are used properly. The producer participates in the audition process and is responsible for knowing and getting all the crew that is needed. This person runs weekly production meetings and facilitates meetings with the //director // and individual departments (e.g director and costume department) as well. = =

==== **Tod Elford, Director** The //director // is responsible for creating a coherent and consistent artistic concept/vision of the Slideshow. The //assistant director // helps the director in communicating these ideas to the cast and crew. This person also works with the other departments to create and sustain the concept/vision  ====

**<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Videographic Director - ** <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium; line-height: 24px;">**//John Ray//** <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Editor in Chief will coordinate additional work sessions with the scriptwriters and have the responsibility of keeping the online script current. The editor-in-chief is also a student assistant director because this person oversees that the script maintains a coherent and consistent vision.

**<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Photographic Director ** <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> - <span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium; line-height: 24px;">**//Hunter Macri//** <span style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">The slideshow contains a 1000 images minimum. This is a big job that needs a team of people. The photographic coordinator will coordinate assignments for photographers and gather photographs from additional resources. The photographic coordinator also keeps the online photo checklist current. This person also oversees the photo editing.

= Video Production Liaison - Katja Kaufmann = Liaisons will have the very important duty of transporting and moving resources in and out of the BLACK BOX, the 500GB external hard drive which will store all yearbook, hi-rocket and slideshow pictures as well as selected video donations from video production.

** Yearbook Liaison - Brian Fasten **
Liaisons will have the very important duty of transporting and moving resources in and out of the BLACK BOX, the 500GB external hard drive which will store all yearbook, hi-rocket and slideshow pictures as well as selected video donations from video production.

** Hi-Rocket Liaison - Kate Brozenic **
Liaisons will have the very important duty of transporting and moving resources in and out of the BLACK BOX, the 500GB external hard drive which will store all yearbook, hi-rocket and slideshow pictures as well as selected video donations from video production.

** Post-Production Editor ** The post-production editor assists in the assembly of the Slideshow after all media and materials are gathered. = =

The chief videographer coordinates with other cameramen and sources to collect video material for the slideshow. The chief videographer will learn and train cameramen on proper techniques involving lighting, sound and framing.
 * Chief Videographer **

<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">The //<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">music director //<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> is in charge of music and singing in a production. Basically this person decides what music and/or songs are needed for the show at the request of the director, and figures out how to accomplish that. They must carefully preview all music selections for appropriate content and be aware of copyright laws.

= <span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">The //<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">set designer //<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> has the most logistical position. They will draw a design for the performance space, that incorporates the requirements of the script, and director. This person has to do all of this within the original floor plan of the space. The design must accomodate furniture, set changes (moving pieces), special effects, and room for the actors to move. =
 * Set Designer ( // location scout // ) **

**Costume Designer** <span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">The //<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">costume designer //<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> creates a line of clothing and accessories for the cast. These ideas come from the script, time period of the play and the director. This person is also responsible for accomodating costume changes of the characters, as well as renting and/or sewing costumes. They also dry clean and/or wash costume and fabrics, and return rented costumes.

**Property Manager** = <span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">The //<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">property manager //<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> coordinates with the //<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">director //<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> and //<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">stage manager //<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> to figure out what props are needed. They will rent, borrow or build props as needed within the budget. They will return all borrowed and rented items. This person also instructs the cast on how to properly handle the props. They are in charge of the prop table(s) backstage and work with the cast to make sure all the props are in place before the show, and returned after the show. =

= **Sound Designer** = = <span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">The //<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">sound designer //<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> is in charge of locating all the needed music and sound effects. They also need to get and set up the equipment for sound presentation. This person would work with the //<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">music director //<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">. =

= ** Master Carpenter ** = = <span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">The //<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">master carpenter //<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> coordinates with the //<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;">set designer //<span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"> to contruct the design with the budget. They will identify resources and maintain inventory of all the set pieces and components. This person also manages the installation of the set into the performance space, and ensures the integrity of the set throughout the run of the show. They also return all borrowed and rented items. =