The person who designs the puppets for a 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.

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 is the person who is responsible for and manages the front-of- house team who deal with the audience during the production (for example, the box office manager, ushers and similar staff).

This is the name given to the person who writes the play.

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.

This person is responsible for painting scenery using different techniques.

These people shift the sets/props during technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals and performances

The lighting designer is responsible for

This person creates the budget, hires accountants and takes care of payroll

The sound designer is responsible for

Practice for a play or performance is known as

This person sells tickets for the shows