Pre-Production

• In coordination with Rehearsal Production Specialist and Production Assistant, prepare assigned studio space including the load-in of rehearsal scenery, rehearsal props, rehearsal instruments, and rehearsal audio systems. Completes tape-out of needed scenic elements prior to rehearsals beginning
• Working with relevant departments, compiles and distributes rehearsal calendar noting general rehearsal schedule, costume fittings, meetings, trainings, etc.
• Schedules and completes airport pickups of arriving Cast and Creative Team Members. Coordinates with NCS Staff to ensure coverage of pickups when/if conflicts arise
• Serves as main point of contact between Tampa process and onboard Staff per policy relating to contracted Brand throughout the pre-production, rehearsal, and install period.

Rehearsal Process

• Lead rehearsal process in Tampa Studios according to established operating procedures
• Maintain and distribute the daily and weekly production schedules accurately noting all call times and events for Cast and Creative Teams
• Complete and distribute daily production reports noting rehearsal progress, upcoming events, and communication of needs of the Production Staff and Cast Members in Tampa and onboard
• Schedule and lead weekly Production Meetings, recording minutes and distributing according to established communication channels. •
• Updates and maintains production documentation including props placement, set plots and markings, tracks, etc. Works with Install Production Supervisor to ensure blocking notation is correct
• Updates and maintains show calling books as needed and/or directed
• Prior to embarkation, assists with reset of the assigned rehearsal studio

Tech Rehearsal (Onboard)

• Leads the install/changeover process onboard NCLH vessels
• In coordination with designated Onboard Entertainment Management staff member, ensures the efficient operation of the tech rehearsal process onboard
• Manages, compiles, and distributes daily schedule to all departments accurately noting timing and location of rehearsals, fittings, meetings, and cast trainings
• Schedules and leads daily production meetings
• Attends all opening nights during install/changeover period. Takes necessary show notes and actions as appropriate

Post Production

• Completes and delivers Install Summary Report per NCS procedure, noting general overview of the install process. Incorporates post-install reports from Lighting and Audio departments and notes any outstanding or follow-up items across all departments
• Attends post-mortem production meetings as scheduled
• Responsible for the safe return of all install materials to NCS at the end of the production cycle
• Provides any updated show material to NCS, and ensures all production documentation is updated across Box.com and Microsoft Teams.

STANDARD SCOPE OF SERVICES – CAST CHANGEOVERS

Company Management Responsibilities

• Performs administrative tasks pertaining to Creative, Cast, and Production Team members
• Arranges and completes transportation needs for Cast and Team such as daily rehearsal transportation between Housing and Studios, weekly grocery runs, etc. o Coordinates closely with Rehearsal Production Specalist and Production Assistant to ensure that any medical appointment runs, STCW training, and off-schedule airport pick-ups/drop offs are covered. Completes these runs as necessary and assigned
• Reports facilities and housing issues through the NCS process
• As requested, may be tasked with housing key collection/check out of departing cast members.