Production Assistant

Role 

A Production Assistant experiences all aspects of staging a show, from development and marketing through to the final production. Their responsibilities range from administrative tasks to organising press nights and looking after guests and other dignitaries. 
 

Key Skills 

• Excellent organisational skills, including multi-tasking.
• Good communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Good time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Efficiency and reliability.

Training 

There are courses available in Theatre Administration. Assistants often start by doing an internship within a theatre or production company, which may lead to employment by that organisation. This is an excellent way to gain the basic administrative skills necessary for the role. Administrators may progress to being a Production Manager, Theatre Manager or even a producer. 
 

Courses

• BA (Hons) Music, Theatre & Entertainment Management – Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts  Click Here
• MA in Arts Administration & Cultural Policy – Goldsmiths College, London University Click Here
• MA in Creative Producing - University of Kent, Canterbury  Click Here
• MA in Cultural & Arts Management – Winchester University  Click Here
• MA in Arts Management – Policy & Practice – Manchester University  Click Here

Other courses are available. Those above represent a sample from various drama schools and universities.