Theatre Company Roles

Takes care of the day-to-day operations of the theatre/group so that the artistic team can focus on the production.

Collaborates closely with the costume designer to oversee the fabrication and fit of all garments in a production.

Creates the dialogue and actions that the actors perform in a theatrical context.

A person who creates dance compositions and plans and arranges dance movements and patterns for dances.

Responsible for coordinating all the technical & staging requirements in production.

Primary contact between the general public and the office of a performing arts company. First-line of customer service.

A customer service professional who runs the front of house operations at a live theatre or performance venue.

Responsible for the health and safety of the performers & crew and ensuring all departments have completed their tasks.

A person who writes the words for the songs

responsible for managing or assisting in promoting the productions, services and public image of the theatre company.

In charge of the creative vision of a theatre production.

In charge of the overall musical performance including ensuring cast knows music, interpretation , and pit conducting.

Literary adviser or editor in a theatre company who researches, selects, adapts, edits and interprets scripts.

This person works for theatre production companies to paint backdrops and other artistic elements that are needed.

Teach actors/directors the craft of realistic & time period appropriate stage combat, ensuring correct safety protocol.

Responsible for the construction, mounting, and rigging of the scenery, supervise a crew of carpenters & maintain shop.

The person who directs people where to go to get to their seat and may escort them.

The person who creates the music for the show.

Responsible for the technical operations of a theatre or performing arts center including lights, sound, set & safety.

Effectively and managing and directing all day-to-day aspects of the food and beverage operations at a theatre.

Responsible for implementing the lighting design for a production. Oversees preparation, hanging, connection, and focus.

Oversees the administrative staff of a theatre including hiring, firing, training, running meetings & setting policies.

This individual is responsible for the supervision of the shop personnel in acquiring and building stage properties.

The key creative artists who, alongside the director, create the setting allowing the audience to believe.

Someone who pretends to be someone else