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Written by Colin Clear   
Getting an amateur production off the ground is a major achievement and getting it to break even is a minor miracle. In most cases responsibility for individual tasks concerning the production is delegated and communicated through a committee structure. It is regarded as the "default" structure. This however is not always the case. Where there is one or two strong individuals willing to organise everything there is no need for a committee. Just because a group is not organised along committee lines does not mean the production will be any less successful.
by ColinClear


Getting an amateur production off the ground is a major achievement and getting it to break even is a minor miracle. In most cases responsibility for individual tasks concerning the production is delegated and communicated through a committee structure. It is regarded as the "default" structure. This however is not always the case. Where there is one or two strong individuals willing to organise everything there is no need for a committee. Just because a group is not organised along committee lines does not mean the production will be any less successful.

Having said that, most groups, big or small, can trace their origins to a small group of friends interested in acting who get together to put on a play, in many cases to raise money for charity. All the individuals involved take a share in managing the production with no formal organisation structure of any kind. Everyone takes a share in doing everything and the impact of the natural initial keenness which brought the group into existence carries them through.

Sooner or later , however, if the group is to continue to put on shows some sort of policy will evolve and each individual will find themselves repeatedly doing certain jobs in connection with a production. At this stage the group will probably feel the need to give itself some sort of stability or permanence by becoming a society.

After a successful first performance some of the people involved may suggest that the group is organised along more formal lines. There will be arguments made, that if the society is to grow then it needs to be organised. This is a valid point but the introduction of formal structures should not be rushed. They should only be introduced slowly as the society grows and should not "stunt" it's growth.

In a lot of cases the constitution of the new group is based on someone's recollection of the constitution of another society. This maybe totally unsuitable for the new group. Do not assume that you can just apply a standard constitution or society structure to any and every group. Local influences and personalities dictate that any structure or rule book should be purpose made.

Forming an amateur theatre group can seem like a daunting task. It may well put some people off the idea. One thing that should not stop you setting up a group is the fear of complying with organisational rules. There is no legal requirement to form committees etc. As the group develops there will be plenty of time for formal management structures.

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