In 2021 the Schools Spectacular will be a composite of live and digital performances. If selected, you will be informed whether your involvement will be live in the arena or as part of the digital component.
In 2021 the Schools Spectacular will be a composite of live and digital performances. If selected, you will be informed whether your involvement will be live in the arena or as part of the digital component.
NSW public school teachers who are interested in being involved in the Schools Spectacular as part of the team that brings the production to life should apply for a position on the staff production team.
There are many varied elements to the show that are covered within the staff production team and each of these is critical to the smooth running of the show and high quality outcome. They also provide great insight to the mechanics of a production on such an epic scale. Stage management, cast management, costume coordination, props coordination, catering and wellbeing are a few of the many roles available. Production team members are also considered for leadership roles within the team to assist with managing staff, roles and areas of the show.
The success of the Spectacular relies on the passion and involvement of NSW public school teachers. If you are interested in working as a member of the staff production team please indicate your interest by completing an online application form. On this form, please detail your relevant training and experience. We encourage experienced teachers as well as teachers who have not been involved in the team in previous years to apply.
In 2021, teachers or industry professionals can also nominate to apply for specialist staff production team roles that require unique experience and skills. The successful applicants will work closely with the Schools Spectacular creative and operational teams and will be responsible for managing teams and schedules for rehearsals.
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Teachers can nominate for generalist roles or leadership roles in the teams listed
Assistant Stage Manager
Audio Team
Call to Stage Team
Cast Movement Team
Catering Management Team
Choir Team
Covid Safety Team
Featured Artist Support Team
Front Desk Support Team
Holding Room Management Team
Props Team
Puppets Team
Styling Team
Tunnel Manager
Tunnel Manager Assistant
VET Entertainment Student Production Team Manager
Wardrobe Team
Wellbeing Team
Leaders of each team will be chosen based on previous experience. Please include as much detail of your previous experience in your application as possible.
The Arts Unit will cover the cost of casual release for current school staff. This will be paid to your school for the schools days you are at the Schools Spectacular. The Arts Unit does not cover accommodation or travel. Teachers will need to arrange their own accommodation while they are participating in the Schools Spectacular and organise their own parking and transport to and from the performance venue.
Monday 19 April 2021 | Online applications open |
Friday 21 May 2021 | Online applications close |
Early of August 2021 | Notification of acceptance into the staff production team |
Tuesday 24 August to Thursday 26 August | Online teachers’ information meetings |
Friday 15 October 2021 (TBC) | Staff production team leaders’ training (leaders required only. You will be notified if you are required to participate in this session) |
Monday 25 October 2021 | First combined dance rehearsal – (skeleton production team only – whole production team is not required at this rehearsal) |
Wednesday 17 November – Thursday 18 November 2021 | Second combined dance rehearsal |
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Full dress rehearsal |
Friday 19 November 2021 | Schools preview and evening performances |
Saturday 20 November 2021 | Matinee and evening performances |
Please note: All members of the staff production team must be available to attend all rehearsals and performances from Wednesday 17 November – Saturday 20 November 2021. Staff production team members will be notified of exact details if successful.