Hustings for the New Theatre committee will be on Wednesday the 4th May. Be sure to send your nominations to secretary@newtheatre.org.uk with your name, your email address, phone number and the position you want to run for before 5pm on Monday the 2nd of May.

I would highly recommend getting in touch with the person occupying the current position you want to run for in order to find out what’s involved, and make sure the position is right for you. It’s important to make sure that you’re suited your potential role on committee! Head over to our contacts page for how to contact this year’s committee…

To find out about the positions of “Branding and Marketing Manager” and “Productions Publiticy Officer” contact our Publiticity Officer Meg and/or our Fresher Rep Coordinator Sam. To find out about “Company Stage Manager” contact our Staging Coordinator Emily. To find out about “Company Technical Director” talk to our Technical Director Lawrence and to find out about “Technical Manager” talk to our Lighting Manager Kat and our Sound Manager Rob.

Presidential Candidates will be required to give a five minute speech, plus an additional one minute speech from an introductory speaker. This speaker cannot be a member of the current committee, or a member of a previous year’s committee. Presidential Candidates will have to answer three questions on the day. Non-presidential Candidates will be required to give a one minute speech and answer two questions on the day.

Being on committee is a lot of fun and often very exciting! You’ll gain a lot of experience, and it’s a very valuable thing to have the opportunity to contribute to and shape the NT. Be aware that a position on committee is a very rewarding but big commitment!

Here is a list of of the positions to run for on the NT committee 11/12. As well as the responsibilities listed here, you have to attend a weekly committee meetings.

Positions Available…

President
The President has overall responsibility for the management of the theatre and is responsible, in co-ordination with the Theatre Manager, for ensuring that the Theatre is kept in a safe and usable condition. The President shall attend meetings of Students’ Union Council as the representative of the Company. He/she shall have overall responsibility for the promotion and development of the New Theatre and for the welfare of its members.

Theatre Manager
The Theatre Manager is responsible for the running and maintenance of the Theatre as a venue. He/she shall be the designated health & safety officer for the New Theatre.

Treasurer
The Treasurer shall be responsible for the financial management of the Theatre and shall set and oversee the production budgets. The Treasurer shall establish a budget for the academic year and submit a financial report at the end of that year to the Committee. The Treasurer shall not be a final year student.

Productions Co-ordinator
The Productions Co-ordinator is responsible for the productions performed by the Theatre. The Co-ordinator is the direct link between Directors and the Committee and shall guide Directors to the relevant committee member. He/she shall liaise with Directors and Producers over all aspects of production and provide support wherever necessary. He/she shall draw up a Code of Practice for the running of productions by the beginning of the academic year and ensure that this is given to all Directors. They shall be responsible for chairing the proposals and casting meetings, for organising audition locations and AGM paperwork and encouraging the directors and producers to attend a weekly production meeting. They shall also be responsible for organising regular meetings with other committee members who are a part of the production team.

Company Technical Director
He/she shall be responsible for the safe training of all users of equipment, and shall assemble a team from which will be assigned the technical crew to each production. He shall appoint a Technical manager in the event that one is not appointed at the AGM. He/she shall have overall responsibility for the Technical Department of the Theatre.

Technical Manager
The Technical Manager shall be responsible for the safe maintenance of all lighting/sound equipment. He/she shall oversee the hire or loan of such equipment to other users and shall be responsible for the safe training of all users of this equipment alongside the Technical Director.

Workshop Manager
The Workshop Manager shall be responsible for the safe and tidy maintenance of the workshop and its equipment. He/she shall oversee the hire or loan of all workshop equipment. He/she shall be responsible for the safe training of all users. He/she shall appoint a Company Stage Manager in the event that none are elected at the AGM.

Secretary
The Secretary shall take minutes of all meetings, maintain the membership records and issue membership cards. He/she shall be responsible for the receipt of and response to any external mail sent to the Company. He/She shall be responsible for weekly communications to the membership.

Social Secretary
The Social Secretary shall be responsible for the organisation of social events, ensuring cohesion in a social context and the accessibility of the theatre to all students. The Social Secretary shall also be responsible for coordinating a varied programme of events of a theatrical nature, including weekly workshops to the membership.

Costumes and Props Manager
The Costumes and Props Manager shall organise the provision of props and costumes for each production, be responsible for their issue and return, and maintain the props and costume room in a tidy and proper condition.

Branding and Marketing Manager
The Publicity Officer shall be responsible for the promotion and marketing of the Theatre as an organisation both on and off University campuses. He/she shall also have overall responsibility for the printing, issue, and aesthetic of all publicity. He/she shall also be responsible for the overall aesthetic of the New Theatre website.

Fundraising Co-ordinator
The Fundraising Coordinator shall be dedicated to the improvement of the Theatre structure by managing all contractual affairs and seeking sponsorship. He/she shall take a proactive stance in ensuring that these objectives are met and provide assistance to all those seeking additional finance for individual shows.

Edinburgh and External Events Co-ordinator
The Edinburgh and External Events Co-ordinator is the first point of contact between the Company and the Fringe Office. He/she shall request and receive the relevant information and make this available to prospective Directors. He/she shall maintain records of all projects past and present and shall be devoted to raising funds for Edinburgh and any other projects deemed to be appropriate. He/She shall also be responsible for the organisation of all external companies coming into the theatre, and assume overall responsibility for the co-ordination of all events held by New Theatre away from the Theatre itself.

Front of House Manager
The Front of House Manager shall be responsible for ticketing and refreshments sales with the aim of raising funds for the theatre to include updating the SU online ticketing system. He/she shall compile records of sales and present them to the Committee on a regular basis. He/she shall be responsible for the overall smooth running of performances and shall assign front of house duties to all Committee members weekly. He/she shall be responsible for professionalism on show nights in all areas.

Company Stage Manager
The Company Stage Manager shall assist the workshop manager in all areas of set construction. He/she shall be the main point of information on set building, design, and staging requirements for the New Theatre. He/she shall coordinate an effort to provide all directors with personnel for set construction, design and backstage help. He/she shall report directly to the Workshop Manager.

Productions Publicity Officer
He/she shall be in direct contact with directors, producers and the Productions Co-Ordinator to aid publicising productions. He/she shall assemble and organise a Rep team to carry out publicity efforts on and off University campuses. He/she shall be responsible for maintaining the Productions Archive section of the New Theatre website to include photographs, poster images and programmes. He/she shall report directly to the Publicity Officer and perform the committee duties of the Publicity Officer in his/her absence.