The person who writes the script of a play, including dialogue and stage directions.

The person who designs puppets for a performance taking into account the style of puppets and how they will be operated.

A person working backstage either setting up technical equipment such as microphones or rigging lights before a production or operating technical equipment during a performance.

someone who studies and learns an actor’s role so that they can take over if there is a planned or unexpected absence.

Responsible for designing lighting states and, if required, special lighting effects for the performance. The final design will result in a lighting plot which is a list of the lighting states and their cues.

Responsible for designing sound required in performance. Could include underscoring, intro and outro music as well as special effects. The final design will result in a sound plot which is a list of the sounds required and their cues.

Responsible for designing the set for a performance. They work closely with the director and other designers so there is unity between all designs.

The person who designs what the actors will wear for a performance. The costume department of a theatre is often called the wardrobe.

The person who designs puppets for a performance taking into account the style of puppets and how they will be operated.

A person working backstage either setting up technical equipment such as microphones or rigging lights before a production or operating technical equipment during a performance.

In charge of the artistic elements of a productions. They will have the initial creative idea (concept) for a production, will work with actors in rehearsal and collaborate with designers and technical team to realise their idea in performance.

A person working backstage either setting up technical equipment such as microphones or rigging lights before a production or operating technical equipment during a performance.

In charge of the artistic elements of a productions. They will have the initial creative idea (concept) for a production, will work with actors in rehearsal and collaborate with designers and technical team to realise their idea in performance.

In charge of all aspects of backstage, including a backstage crew. They oversee everything that happens backstage before, during and after a performance. During the rehearsal period, the Stage Manager and their team will make sure that all props are found or made, scene changes are rehearsed and smooth, and all other aspects of backstage are prepared. They are also in charge of the rehearsal schedule and creating a prompt book and calling cues for the performance.

The person who designs what the actors will wear for a performance. The costume department of a theatre is often called the wardrobe.

In charge of all aspects of backstage, including a backstage crew. They oversee everything that happens backstage before, during and after a performance. During the rehearsal period, the Stage Manager and their team will make sure that all props are found or made, scene changes are rehearsed and smooth, and all other aspects of backstage are prepared. They are also in charge of the rehearsal schedule and creating a prompt book and calling cues for the performance.

Responsible for designing sound required in performance. Could include underscoring, intro and outro music as well as special effects. The final design will result in a sound plot which is a list of the sounds required and their cues.

Responsible for and manages the front-of-house team who deal with the audience during the productions (eg. box office manager, ushers and similar staff).