Jobs in the Theater

In charge of creating routines for dance and movement during a production, most often during a musical.

• Prop Master
• Actress
• Choreographer
• Stage Makeup

Builds and designs sets for a production.  Works closely with director to get a sense of where the action is taking place.

• Set Designer
• Producer
• Costume Designer
• Music Director

Responsible for announcing "cues" during a production for lights, sound, sets, props, and actors during a show.

• Actress
• Stage Manager
• Sound Designer
• Stage Makeup Artist

In charge of rehearsing with the orchestra or "pit" for music and also helps direct the actors while they sing on stage.

• Sound Designer
• Choreographer
• Set Designer
• Music Director

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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Funds or pays for the costs during a production and hires a director for a show.

• Director
• Tech/Stage Crew
• Actress
• Producer

Reads the script and delivers lines on stage to portray a character in a production.

• Prop Master
• Actor/Actress
• Sound Designer
• Stage Makeup Artist

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

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CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Creates the "lighting look" for different scenes and must work with the director and set designer.

• Sound Designer
• Lighting Designer
• Tech/Stage Crew
• Director

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2D

Responsible for leading rehearsals, hiring, actors, and the overall vision of a production.

• Producer
• Makeup Artist
• Prop Master
• Director

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Creates the sound track for the production by making a collection of music and sounds for the show.

• Choreographer
• Director
• Sound Designer
• Lighting Designer

Develops and creates the clothing the actors and actresses will wear to portray a character in a production.

• Stage Manager
• Costume Designer
• Music Director
• Set Designer