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By: Kenny Peebles . House Manager. Job Responsibilities . The main responsibility of the house manager is to supervise the entire production. You make sure that everyone does their protocols and duties. You are also in charge of the ushers, concessions, and the sales/tickets.
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By: Kenny Peebles House Manager
Job Responsibilities • The main responsibility of the house manager is to supervise the entire production. • You make sure that everyone does their protocols and duties. • You are also in charge of the ushers, concessions, and the sales/tickets. • You also must also know what to do in case of emergency situation (ie, fire, someone gets hurt, ect.)
45minutes-1.5hours before show • Clock in • Check in with the director and auditorium manager. • Unlock all the doors needed • Put out the ticket machine • Check with director for special needs (handicapped areas, power point/video, ect.) • make sure people have done their protocols. • Put out programs at the doors (if any)
30-45 minutes before show • Time check with director that it is 30-45 minutes to House Open. • Check for patrons in the lobby. • Check peoples protocols. • Time check with staff that it is 30-45 minutes to House Open. • Set up projector (if needed) • Set up computer (if needed) • Have backstage bring in all line sets needed.
15 minutes, House Open, and intermission • Final time check at 15 minutes. • Check ready and open House • Make sure no one has food or drink in the House. • Check lobby to make sure its clear and tell director when lobby is clear. • When lobby is clear close doors quietly. • Fill out house manager paperwork while the show is running. • Open doors at intermission quietly. • Check with director about intermission time. • Time check with 5 minutes left. • Close House doors when intermission is over quietly.
After show • Open doors quietly • Put away computer • Bring screen up • Follow take down protocols • Check out when everything is done • Finalize paperwork • When allowed clock out and make sure all doors are locked