Overview
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:
Top Priority:
- Term Shows
- Recruitment
- Room Reservations
- Finances
- Event Registrations
- Director Interviews
Administrative: - Ensemble History
- Mailing Lists
- Membership Requirements
Procedural: - Retreat
- Small Shows
- Large Ensemble Events (ex. Picnic)
- Community Events (ex. CAST)
- Classes
- Play Choice
- Office Cleans
- Special Projects (ex. Sonnets)
Meetings
Officer Meetings
At the beginning of each semester, choose a time for weekly officer meetings.
BOT, Retreat, EOT
Elaborate. Carefully Consider Assigning Term Jobs. Ensemble Philosophy.
Advice
Be pragmatic. Invite non-officers (events coordinator, show producer, class coordinator, etc.)
Emails
Keep the group updated.
Term Shows
Finding Producers
It is imperative that you select your Producer and SM carefully: they will set the attitude for the show. While it is difficult to be Chair and Producer simultaneously, it is worth considering.
Finding Production Staff
Whipping
Projects
Keeping a list of running projects is important. Some projects may sound fun, but will be difficult to in practice. Keep an eye out for these. Make sure people understand how much work they are getting themselves into.
Make sure people in charge of projects keep you up to date. Check in with them frequently. If things seem to be out of control, decrease the size and scope of the project.
Whipping
Advice.
MISC
Recruitment: Emphasize undergraduate, outside directors.
MIT Events Calendar.