Theatre Jobs Who is in charge of what?

Producer Finds the money for a show to be produced Hires the director and sometimes technicians Pays all bills Money!

director Responsible for the show’s overall success Creates show’s unique vision Guides actors and technicians to create the vision Final approval

Stage manager In complete charge backstage during performances Responsible for keeping a prompt book In charge backstage during a rehearsal Calls cues to technicians during show

Technical director Takes care of communication between the director and designers Makes sure the designs of the artists are done right Helps build/create

Costume designer Designs all costumes (shape, fabric, etc.) Oversees the making of costumes Keeps up costumes during run Deals with storing/returning/repurposing after a show

Set designer Designs scenery for a show Helps crew to create set Deals with paint, building, etc. Communication is key

Prop master Makes sure that props used in a show are made or collected properly Creates prop plots Keeps props in working order

Make-up designer Usually “designs” the hair for the show Designs make-up Create make-up sketches

Handles announcements/events Publicity manager Plans out all the advertising for the show (newspaper, radio, tv, etc.) Puts show posters up Handles announcements/events

Ticket manager Responsible for the distribution of tickets for the show Deals with Box Office Handles seating plans/selling schedule

Choreographer Teaches the actors the dances for a show Plans any “fight” scenes in a show

House manager In charge of audience control Ushers, opening house, etc. Handles audience grievances Cleans auditorium

Music director Creates any original music used in a show Helps the actors learn the songs in a show Helps direct orchestra

Lighting designer Has to create a “light plot” In charge of creating plot (hanging light, placing gels, etc.) Deals with programing the light board

Program manager Makes sure all names are spelled correctly in the program Sometimes responsible for getting ads for the program Prints and designs programs

Sound designer Responsible for microphones during a show Would figure out any sound effects used in a show Mixes sound during musicals