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Alida was Production Manager for the 2008 Canadian Badlands Passion Play, held each year in a natural amphitheater in Drumheller, Alberta. This annual production, in its 15th year during 2008, incorporates over 100 cast members, onstage music, dance, a full choir, and live animals into a production that utilizes the natural resources of the outdoor setting to create a theatrical experience attended by over 10,000 audience members.
Alida's responsibilities included creating the template for all contracts, revising and re-writing job descriptions for all staff members, overseeing salary negotiations, and other miscellaneous personnel issues; working with the directors and production team to maintain a budget; overseeing all timelines and progress of each individual department; and creating opportunities for community building, volunteer appreciation, and growth within the cast and crew.
Please visit www.canadianpassionplay.com for more information about the project.
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2008 Poster
The 2008 Passion Play poster
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PP 2008 Program
The program for the 2008 Passion Play.
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Lead actors
Most of the actors and choir members are volunteers, but the two main actors, who play Jesus and Matthew, are Equity actors. Other paid staff includes the management team, directing team, design team, technical team, and orchestra musicians.
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Kids
The show involves a significant number of children, and many families volunteer together, coming back year after year to be involved in the production.
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Animals
Numerous live animals are used in the production each year, including several horses and donkeys. A permanent animal shelter was erected backstage during the 2008 season, allowing the animals to be safely housed for several weeks at a time and minimizing
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Buildings
The set buildings, which are permanent structures, have been designed to be multi-purpose buildings conducive to the Passion Play's annual production. The two buildings are used for prop and costume storage; dressing rooms; the costume shop; vendors, con
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Crucifixion
The natural amphitheatre provides a huge stage, as the hills surrounding the audience and stage are used as a part of the action, utilizing all 360 degrees.
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Orchestra
The Passion Play includes a choral underscore and orchestra that sets the mood for the action. In the absence of lighting, amplified sound effects, and an intimate stage, the soundscape created by the musicians is a crucial part of making the world of th
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Summer School
Towards the end of the rehearsal period, approximately 40 high school students are added to the cast. The Badlands Summer School is a 3-week performing arts intensive offered for high school drama credit, and as a part of their curriculum, the students a
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View from backstage
The view from backstage during one of the performances. The amphitheatre has a seating capacity of 2500, and in 2008, over 10,000 audience members saw the show over the course of six performances. The choir and orchestra are behind the audience, set int
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Designer Job Description
Contract and job description for the Designer.
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PP Music Director job description
Job description, written by Alida, for Music Director.
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PP Stage Manager job description
Stage Manager's job description, written by Alida.
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PP Wardrobe Manager Contract
Wardrobe Manager's job description, written by Alida.
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