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Overview
The Chair is to the Ensemble as the Producer is to a production.
It is the Chair's responsibility to give adequate notice of meeting and agenda items to all members, preferably with at least a week's notice. All meetings of the Ensemble are chaired by the Chair. This involves introducing each item of business and facilitating/moderating the discussion so as to ensure that everyone who has something to say on the matter is heard and that the meeting doesn't become unruly. It will fall to the Chair to make procedural or substantive recommendations to the Ensemble from time to time in order to facilitate a smooth flow of business.
Responsibilities
In general, the chair is responsible for running meetings and keeping an eye on everything happening in the ensemble. It is good to either be familiar with most ensemble processes or know someone who is. Making sure everyone is doing their job can be tricky at times. Ultimately, you will develop your own style. There is also some advice on this page.
Oversight
There are a lot of processes you will want to be familiar with and keep an eye on:
Administrative
#Ensemble History
#Room Reservations
#Mailing Lists
#Event Registration
#Finances
#Membership Requirements
Procedural
#Term Shows
#Small Shows
#Large Ensemble Events (Laser Tag, Bowling, Karaoke, Picnic)
#Large Community Events (Movie on the Lawn, CAST)
#Classes
#Director Interviews, Play Choice
#Ensemble OfficeThe rest of the year, the Chair's job is to work together with the Producer and make sure that everyone else is doing their jobs. When this is happening, the Chair's job is relaxed and not very time-consuming, but when people start to neglect their responsibilities the job of Chair becomes challenging.
Running Meetings
Be pragmatic. Invite non-officers (events coordinator, show producer, class coordinator, etc.)
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