Research and Planning: My Work Experience Week

This week I am doing a Behind The Scenes Week at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester. Each day we have a planned schedule. 

Monday
-Introduction and tour of the building (look into the different departments including sound, wardrobe, LX)
-Meet and greet for Three Birds
-A tour of the Workshop where they produce the sets and props
-Reading the play 'Orpheus Descending'

Tuesday
-Talk to the education director
-A marketing workshop where we learn the best and different ways to market and promote (look at the strengths, challenges, opportunities)
-Feedback on the script we read monday and the importance of the different areas of the play e.g. lighting
-Introduction to the the play 'The Accrington Pals' and a question/answer with the cast

Wednesday
-A demo in technical theatre
-Talk to front of house
-Watch the play 'The Accrington Pals'
-Do front of house for the play that is being performed that night

Thursday
-Department placement day in sound, lighting, workshop, wardrobe

Friday
-Talk with the artistic director
-Present a presentation from the placement day

This week will really benefit me in terms of learning new skills and more about the theatre and media. As I gain a further knowledge into the preparation that goes into a play I understand how important the different areas of the theatre are in making an overall production. On my placement day on Thursday I am specifically looking at the area of Lighting this will help me in the production of my film trailer coursework as it will give me a better insight into creating a specific mood and scene, lights can make people feel a certain way and is an important role in theatre.