This person is in charge of the artistic elements of a production. This person will often have the initial creative idea (‘concept’) for a production, will work with the actors in rehearsal, and will collaborate with designers and the technical team to realise this idea in performance.

This person is in charge of all aspects of backstage, including the backstage crew. They will oversee everything that happens backstage before, during and after a performance. During the rehearsal period, this person 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.

The person who realises a role or performance in front of an audience. (trick question)

The person who designs the costumes for a performance. The costume department of a theatre is often called the wardrobe.

This person is responsible for the design of the set for a performance. They will work closely with the director and other designers so that there is unity between all the designs and the needs of the performance.

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

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

The director's role in a production is

The producer has the

This person collaborates with the designers and brings the complex pieces of the production together.

This person secures the venue and creates the budget.

Practice for a play or performance is known as

What does a director hold in order to cast a play?

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●Holds auditions and casts actors

●Coordinates artistic decisions with designers

●Gives actors blocking and coaxes strong performances out of them

●Sets the pacing for the show

●Creates a unified vision for the project

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●Keeps detailed records of rehearsal activities

●Handles attendance issues

●Keeps the schedule on time

●Takes detailed notes on artistic decisions and technical issues

●Records blocking

●Prompts actors with forgotten lines

●Calls cues during the show

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●Designs the physical surroundings of the show

●Works with director and other designers to adapt designs to fit the vision of the show

●Creates models, drawings, and scaled ground plans to accurately communicate plans

●Coordinates with construction team to ensure their vision is carried out properly

●Along with director, decides which pieces will be facades and which will be practical

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●Designs lighting changes throughout the show and adapts to the vision of the director

●In older lighting systems, coordinates which gels will be needed to create the proper colored lights

●Works with set designer for any practical lights

●Works with electrician to set lights with proper output, color, and wiring

●In smaller theaters may perform role as board operator

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●Designs costumes for the entire show in coordination with the director

●Creates drawings and swatches to communicate ideas with others

●In smaller theaters may

○Maintain costume stock

○Coordinate with dressers to ensure quick costume changes during the show

○Coordinate placement of costumes and inspect for cleanliness every night

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●Sets sound effect cues as well as music cues in coordination with the director

●Creates playlist for house music (played before the show and during intermission)

●Ensures microphones can be heard over music or live orchestra

●In smaller theaters may work as board operator for sound

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●Answers to the director; does not argue with the director in front of other actors

●Approaches stage manager with concerns

●Learns lines for the show by off-book date

●Analyzes character to make performance choices

●Records own blocking in script

●May do own stage makeup

●Does not make changes to appearance without directorial approval

●Checks own props before show

●Warms up before performing

●Does not eat, drink, or smoke in costume

This person is in charge of all cast lists and rehearsal schedules. They also create the prompt book and call the show.