WCAODS Role Descriptions

Cast Representative

Committee Member
This role is not a Committee member
Brief Description
One of two roles (one male, one female) providing liaison between the cast and Committee; and responsibility for cast safety during a show
Knowledge
  • Fire, Health & Safety regulations and arrangements relating to the venue
  • Familiarity with the society’s Constitution
Responsibilities
  • One cast representative to attend auditions to ensure roles are cast fairly
  • Attend Committee Meetings and participate in meeting discussions
  • During productions:
    • Keep list of attendees in each dressing room in case of emergency evacuation
    • Advise cast of emergency evacuation procedures
    • In case of an emergency evacuation, ensure all cast members have left the dressing room and liaise with the Fire Marshal
    • Be the point of reference for any cast welfare issues
    • Organise after-show awards and after-show catering for the cast
Role signed off
Role is signed off by Committee
Processes
Date Process
Monthly
Attend Committee Meeting and participate in discussions
Auditions
Attend auditions for one show per year in rotation with other Cast Rep
Production nights
Put up a tick list for each cast member and ensure all attendees are recorded.
Advise cast of emergency evacuation procedures
During production
Organise after-show “awards” for the last night
Organise after-show catering for the last night