Roles

Society Executive

The Executive organises and manages the society in accordance with its constitution. Executive members are required to make a large commitment to the society, and are expected to attend all meetings where possible. The Executive is elected by members of the society each year at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in October.

President
Anita Rombola — president@edswrevue.com

The role of the President is to plan the Society's activities and liaise with the Union, Faculty and Executive members of the Society. This role also involves ensuring an adequate handover of any documents and materials to the incoming Executive. The President must also be a Producer.
Producer
Anita Rombola — producer@edswrevue.com

The Producer plans and coordinates the activities of the Society to ensure that the show is a success. This involves scheduling executive meetings, delegating tasks and ensuring that the Society achieves its production targets. The Producer is responsible for overseeing the acquisition of funding and sponsorship in consultation with the Executive and is held accountable for ensuring that the funds are properly administered. The Producer will liaise with the Executive, Revue Coordinator and any Committees formed by the Society to make decisions on matters of ticketing, budgeting, publicity, venue hire and fundraising.
Treasurer
Craig Hughes — treasurer@edswrevue.com

The Treasurer is responsible for overseeing and documenting the income and expenditure of the Society. They maintain the Society's finances in accordance with the Treasurer's Handbook produced by the Clubs and Societies Office of the University of Sydney Union. This role involves banking and monitoring all Society funds, as well as reporting to the Executive about the finances of the Society. The outgoing Treasurer also presents a report of the Society's financial activity and status at the Society's Annual General Meeting (held at the end of the year). An outgoing Treasurer also works with the incoming Treasurer and Executive to make sure that the new team have all the financial documents and materials they need to take over the running of the Society.
Secretary
Anita Rombola — secretary@edswrevue.com

The Secretary plays a large organisational role in the Executive. It is their responsibility to organise society meetings, conduct correspondence on behalf of the society and maintain records and documents for the society. These include the constitution, membership lists and minutes of meetings. In doing so, they ensure that the society is operating in accordance with its constitution and the rules and regulations stipulated by the University of Sydney Union.
Director
Sarah Read — director@edswrevue.com

The Director is responsible for the making of all artistic decisions in the revue which may concern staging, casting, acting, movement, sound and lighting. Whilst the Director has the final say regarding these elements of theatre, it is crucial that they collaborate with the entire artistic team including the Music Director, Choreographer, Audiovisual Director and the actors and back stage crew to ensure the production's success. More formal duties include organising rehearsals and providing strong guidance for actors and stage hands in the blocking of scenes, as well as making editing decisions in the final stages of the rehearsal process.
Publicity Officer
Betty Hu — publicity@edswrevue.com

The Publicity Officer is in charge of raising public awareness of the Society's activities and upcoming events on campus. Through the use of different media (the internet, notice boards, posters, campus publications, fliers etc) they ensure that the Society maintains a high profile in the faculty and among the general student body. The Publicity Officer is responsible for the Society's public profile and liaises with the Executive as well as fundraising and sponsorship teams.
Sponsorship Officer
Kirsten Uryszek — sponsorship@edswrevue.com

The Sponsorship Officer is in charge of securing sponsorship for the Society's Revue and the events leading up to it. The Sponsorship Officer approaches and meets with prospective Society sponsors. At meetings with sponsors, the Sponsorship Officer is responsible for detailing the benefits of sponsorship and negotiating mutually beneficial sponsorship deals with sponsors. In their liaisons with the Executive, particularly with the Publicity Officer, the Sponsorship Officer upholds the interests of sponsors by ensuring that the Society's side of sponsorship obligations is fulfilled.
Events Officer
Ashlee Horton — events@edswrevue.com

The Events Officer is responsible for all of the social events of the society. An important component of this role is to ensure that all members are given opportunities to bond and enjoy themselves as much as possible. The Events Officer will be working in close partnership with the Treasurer and Publicity Officer to organise a variety of events including parties and gatherings, outings to other revues, the official revue after-party and any other social events.
Fundraising Officer
Alicia Rankine

The Fundraising Officer will work closely with the Events Officer and Treasurer to budget and plan events throughout the year in order to raise money for the Society. The role also involves collaborating with the Executive to set specific financial goals which need to be achieved through one-off and ongoing activities such as chocolate drives, trivia nights and cake sales.

Revue Production Team

The Revue Production Team organises the revue in cooperation with the Executive. These roles are filled during the year as they are needed, with most of them being elected by the members of the society in Semester One. Many of these positions may be filled by more than one person, or even a small team.

Head Writer
Larissa Fogden

The Head Writer in close collaboration with the Director and Producer is responsible for the writing of concepts, skits and scripts as well as collecting and coordinating the work of other writers and contributors. The Head Writer will, with the Director, Producer and input from members of the society, develop the overall concept for the performance and decide which pieces should be included. This role requires strong writing ability and creative thinking as well as the ability to collaborate with others. A sound understanding of staging and the elements of theatre is also beneficial for this role.
Lighting Director
Currently Vacant

The Lighting Director is responsible for planning all aspects of lighting in the production. Liaising closely with the Director and the Set Designer, the Lighting Director must make decisions regarding the lighting design and how it is to be rigged. They will also organise the equipment and the crew required for the lighting of particular scenes throughout the production as well as camera angles and lighting for any pre-recorded video sequences. This role requires a combination of creative and technical experience as well as a sound understanding of the programme concept and the direction of the show.
Music Director
Sarah Read

The Musical Director has the overall responsibility for the music of the show. This involves deciding which existing scores should be used, composing or coordinating the composition of new scores where required as well as collection and organisation of sheet music for musicians and singers. The Musical Director is also heavily involved in the casting of singers for the show and musicians for the band or orchestra. They will therefore work with the Director, Head Writer, Casting Director and Choreographer to develop the musical side of the creative concept and assist in the selection of singers and musicians who can allow this concept to be realised. The Musical Director will manage singers and musicians during rehearsals. This role benefits from musical and composition experience as well as an understanding of theatre, especially musical theatre.
Audiovisual Director
Currently Vacant

The Audiovisual Director oversees the production of any audiovisual elements for the Revue. This could include pre-recorded video segments or animations such as opening titles. They are required to liaise with the other Directors to ensure that these segments flow with the rest of the show. Depending on the skill set and workload of the Audiovisual Director, they may be heavily involved in editing or producing the individual segments themselves or they may instead fill a broader coordination role and delegate tasks to assistants.
Casting Director
Larissa Fogden

The Casting Director works closely with the Directors and Producers during the audition process to make informed decisions regarding the allocation of performance roles within the revue. A sound knowledge of the artistic, organisational and technical aspects of theatre is highly beneficial.
Choreographer
Anita Rombola

The Choreographer is responsible for all of the dance and movement within the performance. They will choreograph dance sequences, teach this choreography to the dancers, and work with the dancers to create a polished performance. The Choreographer will also work with actors and singers in the production to coordinate movement and blocking. They will work closely with the Director and Casting Director in the casting of dancers suitable to the dance roles available and will liaise with the dancers once they are selected. This role requires strong dance and choreographic skills as well as an understanding of theatre and the role of movement within theatre.
Ticketing Officer
Currently Vacant

The Ticketing Officer is responsible for organising and selling tickets to the Society's Revue production. They oversee the process of ticket creation (by working with the theatre to ensure tickets are organised) and coordinate all ticket sales on campus and online. On campus, the Ticketing Officer is in charge of the ticket desk; this involves booking a table, rostering ticket sellers for the desk and liaising with the Treasurer to ensure that all money from ticket sales is safely banked. Online, the Ticketing Officer either administers or helps to administer the online ticket booking systems. This role will be very busy once Revue season begins, so the Ticketing Officer should ensure that they are available in the weeks leading up to and during the Revue. It is essential that the Ticketing Officer possesses strong organisational skills.
Front of House Manager
Currently Vacant

The Front of House Manager is essential for the running of a smooth show. Their primary duty is to organise and coordinate the front of house team. This involves liaising with the theatre to supply adequate amounts of ushers and organising any displays or sponsorship material in the foyer. This role requires commitment for all three performances as well as the responsibility for recruiting and supporting ushers.
Stage Manager
Ashlee Horton

After the Director has given their final directions to the cast regarding scene order, movement, acting and blocking, the responsibility of ensuring a successful performance is transferred to the Stage Manager. The Stage Manager assumes command of the physical stage area and must organise lighting, sound, props and scenery as well as actors for each scene. A Stage Manager must be organised and should keep a visual record of the Director's instructions at each rehearsal so that they are able to replicate the artistic vision during the performance.
Safety and Welfare Officer
Anita Rombola

The Safety and Welfare Officer is responsible for monitoring and ensuring the safety and well-being of all cast and crew members throughout the production of the Revue. This role will involve attendance at rehearsals, workshops and all performances during the Revue season to ensure that the cast is taken care of. They will also be working alongside other members to organise food and drinks for the performers and the crew following performance practices and events. Most importantly, the Officer will attend to accidents, report back on injuries or unsafe practices involving any cast and crew members as well as bring to the attention of the Executive, or whoever is in charge of a particular event, any potential health and safety hazards. A Senior First Aid certification is essential for this role.
Costume Designer
Kristina Ousmanova

The Costume Designer is responsible for the design and creation of individual costumes as well as collective costuming concepts and the management of costumes and costuming items once they are created. The Costume Designer is also responsible for coordinating the purchase of items where materials or garments must be purchased. This role also involves fitting performers and making alterations to costumes where necessary. The Costume Designer will work closely with the Directors, Choreographer and Head Writer to design and develop costumes which embody the creative vision for the show as well as meeting the individual needs of the performers who wear them. This role involves creativity and skills in the area of textiles and design as well as an understanding of theatre design.
Set Designer
Man Yan Ma

The Set Designer is responsible for designing and crafting the backdrop and overall aesthetic atmosphere for each scene of the Revue in accordance with the Director's artistic vision. They lead the set construction process and organise assistance from the Revue Production Team which should not conflict with the Director's rehearsal schedule. The Set Designer is also responsible for ensuring that the sets are safe and easily transportable for each set change and that the purchases for the set do not exceed the given budget.
Prop Designer
Larissa Fogden

The Props Designer works in close cooperation with the Set Designer and the Director to ensure that there is aesthetic coherence in the performance. The Props Designer must design, create or select suitable props for each scene that are relevant to the performance. They will work with the Safety and Welfare Officer to ensure that all props are safe and adhere to the rules of the theatre (e.g. no open flames) and that they are easily transportable by the stage hands and actors.