Jobs in Theatre

Person who is responsible for raising funds for a new show. They also select the script, secure lease of the theater, hire all production personnel, and keep the production on budget. The ultimate authority in the organizational structure of a theatrical production.

• Production Manager

• Director

• Stage Manager

• Marketing Manager

The leader of the creative team. Coordinates artistic decisions with designers and works on performance with actors.

• Stage Manager

• Costume Designer

• Director

• Production Manager

In charge of everything on stage and backstage during a performance. Keeps detailed records of rehearsal activities.

• Actor

• Marketing Manager

• Assistant Stage Manager (ASM)

• Stage Manager (SM)

The person who designs the physical surroundings of the show. Creates models, drawings, and scaled ground plans.

• Director

• Scenic Designer

• Costume Designer

• Production Manager

The person who designs costumes for each actor. Creates drawings and swatches to communicate ideas with others.

• Stage Manager

• Makeup Designer

• Scenic Designer

• Costume Designer

Analyzes character to make performance choices.

• Director

• Stage Manager

• Actor

• Marketing Manager

The person responsible for the design, recording and setting of sound effect cues, as well as music cues.

• Scenic Designer

• Director

• Sound Designer

• Assistant Stage Manager

The person who designs makeup for each actor in the show. May coordinate wigs and facial hair.

• Costume Designer

• Stage Manager

• Director

• Makeup Designer

The person who takes notes and stays on-book as asked by the Stage Manager. Takes on duties as requested by the Director or Stage Manager.

• Stage Manager

• Assistant Stage Manager

• Marketing Manager

• Director

The person who oversees ticket sales, show poster, mailings, website, and social media. Coordinate media appearances and submits press releases.

• Marketing Manager

• Director

• Production Manager

• Stage Manager