Introduction ToUnit 8

Joe Miri

Unit 8

Within unit 8 we are crewing a Contemporary Dance Show called

“AMALGAMATION” that is taking place at Arley Hall and Gardens on the 12th

and 13th of February 2014.

Here are three pictures of Arley Hall Show the exterior and the two rooms that the performances will take place in. (on the right is The Drawing Room, on the left is the Gallery. Of course these rooms will be empty for our event)

The Client BriefAMALGAMATION will be a Contemporary Dance Show that will take place on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th February 2014.The show will be split between two rooms at Arley Hall and Gardens. The Drawing Room and The Gallery.The show requires the audience to be split between the two room. While one half of the show is going on in one room the other half will take place in the other room so both audiences see a different first half of the show. There will then be an interval, once this is over the audiences will swap rooms and the other half of the show. This will give them two different dance shows before and after the interval.

At Arley Hall I will be an assistant stage manager.This role will entail me organising and overseeing the get in/set up. I must also make sure that any props or set are organised and ready to be used before individual performances, this includes finding an appropriate place for them to be stored during the performance. I’m also involved in sourcing props if they are not yet present but are required for a performance.I may also be needed to help other departments such as wardrobe if they’re in need of help.I am also needed to be present at the rehearsal day.

My role

Floor Plan of Arley HallGround floor/performance spaces.

The audience will enter here

One half of the show will take place here in the Gallery.

At the same time the other half of the show will take place here in the Drawing Room.

As ASM for the Gallery I will be located here through out the show when I am not needed elsewhere to keep performers on schedule.

Both shows will take place at the same time but the audience will be split and both halves will get the chance to watch both performances. After the interval the audiences will swap rooms meaning that they watch the other performances.