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:

• Term Shows!
• Ensemble History
• Room Reservations
• Mailing Lists
• Event Registration
• Finances
• Membership Requirements
• Small Shows
• Large Ensemble Events (Laser Tag, Bowling, Karaoke, Picnic, EnsemBALL, etc.)
• Community Events (Movie on the Lawn, CAST, etc.)
• Classes
• Director Interviews, Play Choice
• Ensemble Office Cleans
• Special Projects (Archiving, Splash Class, Sonnets, etc.)

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.