This document contains Jordan Simpson's evaluation of serving as the DSM (Deputy Stage Manager) for the production of "We Will Rock You". Some key points:
- Jordan successfully managed the technical aspects and team, ensured smooth delivery of the show, and communication between all parties.
- Areas for personal improvement included maintaining focus under stress and avoiding assuming other roles when not needed.
- The production team worked well together overall, fulfilling roles and schedules, but communication broke down sometimes after tasks were complete.
- For future productions, the evaluation recommends clearer definition of roles, improved communication, and ensuring all parties are accountable for their defined responsibilities.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. What Didnโt (Personal)
The Issue To Fix Next Time
Loss of focus in high stress
situations.
To remember that all problems
can be solved and donโt 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.
5. 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 hasnโt been done.
๏ Donโt cross job roles where it is not needed.
๏ Ensure that communication is at its highest level at all
times.
6. 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.
7. What Didnโt (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.
8. 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.
