Theatre Jobs

Question 1

Assists director during rehearsals, and is responsible for all back-stage activity after the show opens. Calls the show.

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Stage Manager

Question 2

People who perform in the shows

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Actor

Question 3

Schedules the performances, rehearsal and auditions and their spaces.

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Production Manager

Question 4

Head Techie. Supervises everything that has to do with the set.

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Technical Director

Question 5

Writes the script; if at rehearsals, they create and develop ideas that may alter the original script they have written.

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Playwright

Question 6

Responsible for visual appearance and function of the set. (They draw it using the director’s concept.)

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Scenic Designer

Question 7

Can have many responsibilities, but commonly provides research for the production to the actors, director and designer.

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Dramaturg

Question 8

Selection of directors, actors and designers. In charge of any artistic decisions.

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Artistic Director

Question 9

Responsible for painting scenery using many different techniques.

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Scenic Artist

Question 10

Responsible for design and construction of all decorative and functional props used in a production.

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Property Master

Question 11

Responsible for visual appearance of the actors and function of the clothing they wear.

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Costume Designer

Question 12

People who sell the tickets.

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Box Office

Question 13

Handles the business functions of the producer such as contracts, box office management, fund-raising and ticket sales.

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Managing Director

Question 14

Supervises lights - hang, focus and maintenance. Responsible for all lighting equipment and their upkeep.

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Master Electrician

Question 15

Responsible for design, installation, and operation of all lights and all electrical effects.

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Lighting Designer

Question 16

Responsible for design, recording and equipment setup and playback of any sound in the play.

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Sound Designer

Question 17

Leader of the production team; Coordinates work of designers, actors, and crew to tell the same story; Leads rehearsals.

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Director

Question 18

Ultimate authority. Gets the rights to perform the play; Leases theater; gets money for the plays.

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Producer

Question 19

Person in charge of how much money each department gets for the shows.

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Production Budget

Question 20

Builds or supervises the building of the costumes.

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Costume Shop Supervisor

Question 21

Shifts the sets during tech and dress rehearsals and performances.

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Stage Crew

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