DSM – Production Workshop

Evaluation- Jordan Simpson

We Will Rock You

What Worked (Personal) I managed the workload of what people were doing in the

technical team and ensured the smooth delivery of the show.

As DSM I taken the lead on ensuring all technical aspects of the show were working ready for the plotting session.

I put in extra time after the rehearsals to ensure that props and costume were ready for the rehearsals so the actors could work with them before the dress run.

I ensured communication was at its highest level by talking to the cast, crew , creative and technical team. This was done to make sure everyone was up to speed with what was going on and knew what was going to happen next.

What Worked (Personal) I attend all production meetings and gave back all my

rehearsal notes to the relevant people so that props, sound effects, set and other key elements could be sourced and designed.

I successfully managed a large group of people.

I ran the technical rehearsal with the stage manager.

On the nights of the show I cued all technical aspects of the show.

What Didn’t (Personal)The Issue To Fix Next Time

Loss of focus in high stress situations.

To remember that all problems can be solved and don’t allow my emotions to cloud my judgments.

Communication between staff and students.

Ensure that the information is true before passing it on to other people to avoid miss-communication.

Cross job roles. Where it was not needed.For example: In situations where things were need e.g. sound effects I would get them because I had them and not ask the relevant people.

Ensure that the right people do their task and not put as much pressure on myself to for fill other job roles because they are needed.

Personal Targets

To ask for more help when I need it.

Make sure there is a clear view on targets for the group and what has and hasn’t been done.

Don’t cross job roles where it is not needed.

Ensure that communication is at its highest level at all times.

What Worked (The Team)The technical and creative team worked well together

The team for filled their job roles.

The team all were punctual and were there when needed. This was key as that we were on a strict schedule to ensure

that we went up on the right date.

People stayed within their job roles and did not cross into other jobs. Everyone did their job, however helped others where

needed.

The team challenged themselves to learn something new while working on the show. They all pushed themselves in learning their job roles to the

next level.

What Didn’t (The Team)The Issue To Fix Next Time

Return of communication! Communication is key in the production process to ensure the maximum amount of efficacy.

The group did not know what do to after there task had been completed.

Make a to do list for the whole group to follow, also ensure that meeting minutes gets emailed to everyone.

Some people took a more laid back approach to their job role as they knew someone else would do it for them.

Ensure that everyone is pushed to do their job role.

Team Improvements

To understand their job role to a higher level to ensure the highest quality show.

Have more defined roles for example: RF that would be in charge of all microphones on the show.

To work on communication.

Input more ideas when planning.

To develop a better production plan.