People in the Theatre Vocabulary

Who is responsible for communicating across all departments and supporting the director?

• The Stage Manager

• The Lighting Technician

• The Costume Designer

• The Sound Engineer

Who is the person or company in charge of the financial aspects of producing a show?

• The Producer

• The Director

• The Scriptwriter

• The Actor

What is the Director's job?

• The Director's job is to lead the creative team toward their artistic vision for a production.

• The Director's job is to manage the financial aspects of a production.

• The Director's job is to handle the marketing and promotion of a production.

• The Director's job is to design the costumes for a production.

Whor works with the director to determine and gather all the items needed on stage for the show. Some things might be set dressing and others might be held and used by the actors.

• The Prop Master

• The Costume Designer

• The Lighting Technician

• The Sound Engineer

Who knows how to establish things like age, status, and personality through makeup. They often come up with the designs and then show the actors how to apply it on their own. They are often in charge of hair as well.

• Makeup Designer

• Costume Designer

• Lighting Technician

• Sound Engineer

What does an Actor do to create a character for the stage?

• An Actor uses their voice, body, and imagination to create a character for the stage.

• An Actor only memorizes lines and performs them.

• An Actor focuses solely on costume and makeup.

• An Actor relies on improvisation without any preparation.

The _______ is responsible for communicating across all departments. They support the director, help keep things organized, and once the show is up and running, this person is in charge.

• Stage Manager

• Lighting Technician

• Sound Engineer

• Costume Designer

The _______ is the person or company who is in charge of the financial aspects of producing a show.

• Producer

• Director

• Writer

• Actor

The _______ works with the director to determine and gather all the items needed on stage for the show. Some things might be set dressing and others might be held and used by the actors.

• Prop Master

• Stage Manager

• Lighting Technician

• Sound Engineer

The _______ dreams up the ideas for what each character will wear during every scene. They often work with a team to “build” the clothing. Sometimes they purchase items or pull from the “stock” of the theatre.

• Costume Designer

• Lighting Technician

• Stage Manager

• Sound Engineer