to direct the performers and help them develop their characters in rehearsals ahead of the final performance

performing on stage in front of an audience

ensure they maintain a high-quality performance each night, during the run of the show.

they are responsible for backstage during a production

should respond to direction from their director

is responsible for writing a play

is responsible for backstage during a production

providing the director with a concept, before moving on to the technical drawing stage

working closely with the director and the design team to create the world of the show

solely responsible for building the set

solely responsible for making the outfits and wigs

responsible for designing the costume, hair and make-up for a production

responsible for designing the set

working closely with the design team to ensure that the costumes match the style of the show

responsible for designing puppets within a production

responsible for designing the lighting within a production

advise the director on whether the production requires microphones and other technical equipment.

is responsible for backstage during a production

solely responsible for rigging and programming the lights

ensuring that the lighting states reflect the atmosphere and mood on stage

advise the director on whether the production requires microphones and other technical equipment

responsible for designing the use of sound within a production, eg sound effects or music

they are responsible for organisational aspects, such as setting props and calling the show

they organise the rehearsal schedule and sit in the rehearsal room making notes that need to be passed onto the design team

working with the director to create and develop sound that enhances a production

responsible for other elements of costume design, in addition to being responsible for designing puppets within a production

specifically responsible for designing puppets within a production

ensure that the puppets work efficiently when operated

ensure that puppets match the set and costume design and general aesthetic of the show

direct the performers and help them develop their characters in rehearsals ahead of the final performance.

responsible for writing a play

always have to be present during the entire rehearsal process

prepared to make small changes to the script as the show develops

create a script that cannot be changed during the rehearsal process

is a performer who learns the lines and blocking of a regular performer in a production

they may take a smaller role within a production, while covering one of the lead roles

only present when the regular performer isn't there

not necessary during the rehearsal process

takes responsibility for backstage when not needed for performing

responsible for backstage during a production

are not involved in the the rehearsal process

responsible for organisational aspects, such as setting props, organising the rehearsal schedule, making notes in the rehearsal room, and calling the show

lead a stage management team of a deputy stage manager, assistant stage managers and a company stage manager

responsible for the front of house team

advise the director on whether the production requires microphones and other technical equipment

involved in rigging the lighting, sound equipment and set

there is only one type of technician in theatre

may also operate technical equipment during a show

not involved in controlling lighting, sound or other aspects of the set

responsible for the front of house team

not usually a permanent employee of a theatre building

organise the rehearsal schedule and sit in the rehearsal room making notes that need to be passed onto the design team

ensure the smooth running of a performance by looking after the audience

responsible for backstage during a production