Theatre Jobs pg. 14-17

Producer

• Provides Finances ($$$)• Hires Director & Creative

Staff• Pays Bills• Manage Business Side of

Show

Responsible for the entire production and funding it

DirectorResponsible for the creative aspect of

the production

• Directs the actors• Interprets the script• Coordinates the design

and technical elements of the production

• Works with choreographer

Stage ManagerIn complete charge backstage

• Runs rehearsals and performances.

• Oversees all backstage elements of the production.

• Schedules rehearsals.• Monitors script and keeps

“prompt book”• Calls the show

ChoreographerCreates dance routines for the

production

• Teaches the dances to the cast.

• May choreograph fight scenes.

• May help choreograph stage movement of large groups.

Music DirectorResponsible for the music in the

production

• Creates original music.• Teaches the music to

actors & orchestra.• Rehearses music with

actors & orchestra.• May conduct the

orchestra.

Set DesignerResponsible for the design of all scenic

elements of the production

• Works with the director to determine how the set should look.

• Oversees the creation of the set.

• Stay within the scenic budget.

Lighting DesignerResponsible for the lighting in the

production

• Works with director and set designer to determine what lighting should be used.

• Creates and oversees operation of lighting effects.

• Creates lighting plot

Costume DesignerResponsible for the costumes in the

production

• Prepares costume designs for all characters.

• Chooses patterns & fabric for costumes.

• Oversees construction & alteration of costumes.

• May be responsible for hair and make-up (in smaller theatres)

Prop Master/Manage

rResponsible for all the props used in the production

• Works with director to determine which props are needed.

• Collects, buys or makes all props.

• Organizes & manages props.

Sound DesignerResponsible for all the sound in the

production

• Creates sound effects the director wants in the production.

• Responsible for microphones & amplification of sound effects.

Make Up DesignerResponsible for all the make-up for the

characters in the production

• Works with director to create make-up designs for each character.

• May also be responsible for hair.

• Responsible for creation of special effects make-up if needed.

Program ManagerResponsible for the show’s program

• Designs program, which includes information about the production and the actors’ names.

• May be responsible for selling advertisements for the program.

Publicity ManagerResponsible for publicizing the

production

• Creates news releases• Posters• Billboards• Commercials• Radio Advertisements

House ManagerResponsible for non-stage area

• Responsible for lobby (which may include concessions.)

• Audience control during performances.

• Responsible for House Crew (which includes Ushers.)

Ticket ManagerResponsible for tickets

• Ticket design• Ticket sales• Ticket distribution