Malaysian Students Association

PLAY

1.    Director

• Ensure the quality and monitor the whole process of the play in the production.
• Conducting the auditions process to choose the actors/actress.
• Lead the team into realizing the main vision of the play.
• Ensure the completeness of the whole play before the actual MNight.
• Make decisions on the artistic vision of the play through interpretation of all aspects. i.e.: sound, lighting, props, etc.
• Direct the actors according to the script and the storyline of the play.
• Monitor the writing process of the script.

2.    Assistant Directors

• Be a right hand for the director.
• Monitor the progress of other departments, which are involved in the play.
• Monitor the writing process of the script.
• Help in decision making throughout the whole process including auditions, artistic vision, etc.

3.    Scriptwriters

• Draft the script for the play.
• Ensures the script is completed by the dateline.
• Help to modify/change the script if needed.
• Ensures the quality of the script. I.e. the language and make sure it is understandable.

4.     P.A. Director (Equipments and Materials)

• Main team to lead the interpretation of the play through props.
• Provide any props needed in the play.
• Find any possible sources if there are props that can’t be provided.
• Help the production in the MNight to arrange the props needed according to the scene.

5.    Costume & Make-up

• Find sources for a costume/make-up supplier for the play including the performances.
• Maintain contact with the sources to ensure everything is ready and available on the night.
• Ensure that every costume/make-up used is returned to the supplier in a good condition.
• Recruit people to apply make-up for all actors, actress, and performers.

6.    Actor/Actress

• Memorise the script and attend every practice.
• Ensure a high quality of the acting.

7.    Stage Manager

• Coordinate all aspects in the play/performances to ensure the smoothness of the whole production.
• Have good knowledge in both technical and artistic elements in the performance.
• Lead the backstage crew in handling the whole movement.
• Organizing the rehearsal process.
• Record the timing for lighting, sound, and set changes.
• Communicating with cast and crews.

8.    Lighting, Sound and Music

• Provide the sound needed in any part of the performance.
• Control the lighting and sound system during the whole program.
• Make sure every effects needed are prepared and can be delivered perfectly.
• Take note the timing for lighting and sound effect in the performance.
• Take note of any changes done in last minute.

Choreographers

• Lead the performance team.
• Help to choreograph the movement in each dance.
• Make sure the choice of dance is suitable with the theme of the night.
• Ensure all members attend the practices and ensure that the performance is perfect.
• Maintain contact with the costume and make-up departments for the necessary arrangements.

Sponsorship

• Help the production team in finding enough funds for the MNight 2012.
• To work hand-in-hand with Treasury department of MSA

Basic Requirements

• Preferably with a few network connections with potential sponsors.
• Able to communicate well with potential sponsors.
• Committed to follow up on potential sponsorship deals.

Marketing & Publicity Team

• Work hand-in-hand with Marketing Officer of MSA

1.    Posters & flyers

• Dealing with the marketing strategies & publicity of MNight
• Provide the production with the design of posters & flyers for MNight .
• Produce the teaser/final posters and flyers to be given out to people.

Basic Requirements

• Able to use Adobe Photoshop software
• Creative

2.    Official trailer

• Core team – promotion through great trailer to be posted in official MNight website, YouTube, fb, etc.
• Planning and producing final trailer for MNight.

Basic Requirements

• Have some prior experience in trailer/video-making.
• Creative 

3.    Program booklet

• Designing the official booklet for MNight.
• Producing the final booklet for MNight.

Basic Requirements

• Have some basic knowledge about the making of Programme Booklet.
• Preferably have knowledge of how to use Adobe Photoshop software.
• Creative

4.    Photographer

• Involve in the documentation of the whole production of MNight. i.e.: before, during and after MNight.
• Collaborate with other teams to provide video, pictures and etc to be used in promotion.

Basic Requirements

• Preferably a strong interest in photography
• Creative

5.    Promotion teams

• Lead all the promotion process throughout the period before MNight.
• Help to do shout outs in lectures, give out flyers etc. to attract more audience members.