Theatre Terminology Study Set #3

The main person in charge of a production. Their responsibilities include casting actors, leading rehearsals, and making sure the production stays true to the playwright.

• Director

• Actor

• Technician

• Understudy

The writer of a play/production is known as the..

• Director

• Actor

• Playwright

• Storyboard

  Creator

The acronym SM stand for..

• Stage Manager

• Set Maker

• Scenic Mover

The acronym ASM stands for..

• Administrative Storage Manager

• American

  Scenic Movement

• Assistant Stage Manager

People or a person that are in charge of creating inspiration boards and renderings of something before it's made or built. (Set, Lights, Props, etc)

• Draw Masters

• Designers

• Assistants

• Assembly Team

Someone who manages or controls certain systems in the auditorium. Usually lights or sound.

• Operator

• Stage Manager

• Actor

• Director

Members of the technical crew who supervise and operate the various technical aspects of a production throughout the performances are part of which crew?

• Run Crew

• Build Crew

Members of the construction crew that are in charge of constructing, assembling, and rigging any scenery and properties used on stage are part of which crew?

• Run Crew

• Build Crew

Who is responsible for ensuring that the theater is clean and orderly before each performance? They are also responsible for the safe passage and conduct of the audience.

• Actor

• Director

• House Manager

• Producer

Who is the individual in charge of all props for a production? They are responsible for acquiring them, keeping them organized, and making sure they're used safely.

• Scenic Painter

• FX Makeup Artist

• Costume Designer

• Props Master/ Mistress/Chief