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Welcome to the crazy scheme
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Welcome to the Crazy Welcome to the Crazy SchemeScheme
CMU Drama 2005CMU Drama 2005
Historic ProblemsHistoric Problems
Not enough bodies – gapsNot enough bodies – gapsVery long project commitmentsVery long project commitmentsProblematic assignment overlapsProblematic assignment overlapsProjects without supportProjects without support Just plain boring assignmentsJust plain boring assignmentsCrew time not best work timeCrew time not best work timeToo much crew time – not enough Too much crew time – not enough
project experienceproject experience
Crazy Scheme GoalsCrazy Scheme Goals
Crazy Scheme GoalsCrazy Scheme Goals
Less Crew WeeksLess Crew WeeksLess Busy WorkLess Busy WorkShorter Project CommitmentsShorter Project Commitments
Crazy Scheme GoalsCrazy Scheme Goals
Less Crew WeeksLess Crew WeeksLess Busy WorkLess Busy WorkShorter Project CommitmentsShorter Project CommitmentsBetter ProjectsBetter ProjectsBetter CollaboratorsBetter Collaborators
Crazy Scheme GoalsCrazy Scheme Goals
Less Crew WeeksLess Crew WeeksLess Busy WorkLess Busy WorkShorter Project CommitmentsShorter Project CommitmentsBetter ProjectsBetter ProjectsBetter CollaboratorsBetter CollaboratorsPutting the right resource in the right Putting the right resource in the right
place at the right timeplace at the right time
Traditional Shop StructureTraditional Shop Structure
Technical Director
Assistant Technical Director
Master Carpenter
Traditional Shop StructureTraditional Shop Structure
Traditional Shop StructureTraditional Shop Structure
Linear StructureLinear StructureOne team for each projectOne team for each projectSerial Structure – one project at a timeSerial Structure – one project at a timeParticipants must remain with the Participants must remain with the
project from the beginning through the project from the beginning through the very endvery end
Given participants must have certain Given participants must have certain skillsskills
Crazy SchemeCrazy Scheme
Instead of using the traditional Instead of using the traditional regional shop structure, try to apply regional shop structure, try to apply the project management structure the project management structure used in commercial scene shopsused in commercial scene shops
Commercial Shop StructureCommercial Shop Structure
Unit Manager
Project Manager
Job Leads
Commercial Shop StructureCommercial Shop Structure
Unit Manager
Project Manager
Job Leads
Project Manager
Job LeadJob Lead Job Lead Job Lead
Assistant ProjectManager
Assistant ProjectManager
Commercial Shop StructureCommercial Shop Structure
Commercial Titles/JobsCommercial Titles/Jobs
Unit ManagerUnit ManagerChooses jobs for shopChooses jobs for shopAssigns jobs to project managersAssigns jobs to project managersAssigns job leadsAssigns job leadsEstablishes PrioritiesEstablishes PrioritiesFacilitates the work of Project ManagersFacilitates the work of Project Managers
Commercial Titles/JobsCommercial Titles/Jobs
Unit ManagerUnit ManagerChooses jobs for shopChooses jobs for shopAssigns jobs to project managersAssigns jobs to project managersAssigns job leadsAssigns job leadsEstablishes PrioritiesEstablishes PrioritiesFacilitates the work of Project ManagersFacilitates the work of Project ManagersDavid Boevers & Kevin Hines are the David Boevers & Kevin Hines are the
Crazy Scheme Unit ManagersCrazy Scheme Unit Managers
Commercial Titles/JobsCommercial Titles/Jobs
Project ManagerProject Manager““Administrative technical director”Administrative technical director”Bids projectsBids projectsPurchases materialsPurchases materialsInterfaces with other vendorsInterfaces with other vendorsSupervises the work of assistants, Supervises the work of assistants,
detailers, and job leadsdetailers, and job leadsAllocates crew and spaceAllocates crew and spaceTracks projectsTracks projects
Commercial Titles/JobsCommercial Titles/Jobs
Job LeadJob LeadRuns shop fabricationRuns shop fabricationRuns theatre installationRuns theatre installationAssists Project Manager with materials Assists Project Manager with materials
and labor trackingand labor tracking
Commercial Titles/JobsCommercial Titles/Jobs
Other ParticipantsOther ParticipantsAssociate/Assistant Project ManagersAssociate/Assistant Project Managers
Assists the Project Manager with any and all Assists the Project Manager with any and all duties on their deskduties on their desk
DetailersDetailersCome up with technical design with the lead Come up with technical design with the lead
and the project managerand the project managerDoes the required drawingsDoes the required drawings
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Additional Projects Supported – so Additional Projects Supported – so far…far…Grisha Coleman, ECHOGrisha Coleman, ECHODance LightDance LightCarnival Midway Entry IconCarnival Midway Entry IconSpring TV WorkshopSpring TV Workshop
Others TBDOthers TBD
Personnel SchedulingPersonnel Scheduling
““Above the Line” people are either…Above the Line” people are either…On – Expected to be present and On – Expected to be present and
working during crew hoursworking during crew hoursOn Call – not expected to be putting in On Call – not expected to be putting in
the full crew commitment, but are the full crew commitment, but are available on an on call basis to handle available on an on call basis to handle work as required by the Project work as required by the Project Managers or Unit ManagersManagers or Unit Managers
Off – During academic vacationsOff – During academic vacations
Personnel SchedulingPersonnel Scheduling
““Below the line” people are either…Below the line” people are either…On – Expected to be present and On – Expected to be present and
working during crew hoursworking during crew hoursOn – arrangements made with the On – arrangements made with the
Project Manager to complete work Project Manager to complete work outside of crew hoursoutside of crew hours
Off – Don’t call themOff – Don’t call them
Personnel SchedulingPersonnel Scheduling
CrewCrewFor organizational simplicity, sophomore For organizational simplicity, sophomore
crews are assigned as they have been in crews are assigned as they have been in the pastthe pastShop Build CrewsShop Build CrewsTheatre Install CrewsTheatre Install Crews
Personnel SchedulingPersonnel Scheduling
CrewCrew For organizational simplicity, sophomore crews For organizational simplicity, sophomore crews
are assigned as they have been in the pastare assigned as they have been in the pastShop Build CrewsShop Build CrewsTheatre Install CrewsTheatre Install Crews
The wrinkle – crew members may be shifted to The wrinkle – crew members may be shifted to any active project at the discretion of the any active project at the discretion of the Project Manager and Unit ManagersProject Manager and Unit Managers
The rule – crews may not be called for more calls The rule – crews may not be called for more calls than they typically would have and days of the week than they typically would have and days of the week may not be shifted without the crewmember’s may not be shifted without the crewmember’s consentconsent
Build Crew: MTRF 6:30-10:30Build Crew: MTRF 6:30-10:30 Install Crew: MTWRF 6:30-10:30, SS 8am-12am for two Install Crew: MTWRF 6:30-10:30, SS 8am-12am for two
4 hour calls, no more than 5 consecutive days4 hour calls, no more than 5 consecutive days
Other ResourcesOther Resources
LaborLabor GA Labor – See Joel Krause (Grad1 PM)GA Labor – See Joel Krause (Grad1 PM) Work-study – See the Unit ManagerWork-study – See the Unit Manager Staff Carpenter – See the Unit ManagerStaff Carpenter – See the Unit Manager Other Staff – See the SOD Production ManagerOther Staff – See the SOD Production Manager Classes – See the instructorClasses – See the instructor
Technical DirectionTechnical DirectionTechnical Design I & IITechnical Design I & IIStandard Scenic ConstructionStandard Scenic ConstructionRigging SeminarRigging SeminarWeldingWeldingMachine DesignMachine DesignScenery StagecraftScenery Stagecraft
Other ResourcesOther Resources
Planning, Engineering, and DrawingPlanning, Engineering, and DrawingGA Labor – See Joel Krause (Grad1 PM)GA Labor – See Joel Krause (Grad1 PM)Workstudy – See the Unit ManagerWorkstudy – See the Unit ManagerClasses – See the instructorClasses – See the instructor
Technical DirectionTechnical DirectionTechnical Design I & IITechnical Design I & IIStandard Scenic ConstructionStandard Scenic ConstructionRigging SeminarRigging SeminarComputer Applications – AutoCADComputer Applications – AutoCADMedia Studio - DraftingMedia Studio - Drafting
Other ResourcesOther Resources
We want to seek out opportunities We want to seek out opportunities for classes to actively participate in for classes to actively participate in production work. This is consistent production work. This is consistent with the groundwork of the new with the groundwork of the new curricular plan for the School of curricular plan for the School of DramaDrama
CommunicationsCommunications
This approach to production will not This approach to production will not work without constant and work without constant and substantive communicationssubstantive communications
CommunicationsCommunications
MeetingsMeetingsWeekly Production MeetingsWeekly Production Meetings
Same as before, Wednesday afternoons, Same as before, Wednesday afternoons, Project Manager and Job Lead attendProject Manager and Job Lead attend
Weekly Department Heads MeetingWeekly Department Heads MeetingThursdays, 11:30-Noon, PTM Classroom, All Thursdays, 11:30-Noon, PTM Classroom, All
“Above the Line” people. Others also invited“Above the Line” people. Others also invitedDaily Scheduling MeetingDaily Scheduling Meeting
6:00, PTM Classroom, Unit Manager, Project 6:00, PTM Classroom, Unit Manager, Project Mangers and Leads attendMangers and Leads attend
CommunicationsCommunications
Status BoardStatus Board Maintain posted information in PTM including…Maintain posted information in PTM including…
Academic CalendarAcademic CalendarProduction CalendarProduction CalendarCrazy Scheme AssignmentsCrazy Scheme AssignmentsCrew Head AssignmentsCrew Head AssignmentsSophomore Crew AssignmentsSophomore Crew AssignmentsProject CalendarsProject CalendarsProject StatusProject StatusThree week rolling assignments forThree week rolling assignments for
Assistant Project Managers, DetailersAssistant Project Managers, Detailers Sophomore CrewSophomore Crew SpaceSpace
Welcome to the Crazy Welcome to the Crazy SchemeScheme
CMU Drama 2005CMU Drama 2005