Roles And Responsibilities Flashcards
(12 cards)
Playwright
Person who writes the play
Performer
An actor of entertainer who performs a role or performance in front of an audience
Understudy
An actor who studies another role so can take over when needed
Lighting designer
Responsible for designing light states and if needed special lighting effects for the performance the final design is a lighting plot which is a list of the lighting states and their cues
Sound designer
Responsible for designing sound required for performance which includes specific effects underscoring and intro and outro music final design is a sound plot which is a list of the sounds required and their cues
Set designer
Responsible for design of set and will work with performers and director to make sure works with performance and unity between designs and need of performance
Costume designer
Designs costumes for performance costume department is called wardrobe
Puppet designer
Person who designs puppets for performance
Technician
Works backstage either setting up technical equipment such as microphones and rigging lights before performance or during
Director
In charge of artistic elements will often have the first initial concept for production will collaborate with designers and technical team to realise idea in performance but will also work with actors in rehearsal
Theatre manager
Responsible for and manages front of house team who deal with audience during production e.g box office manager and usher
Stage manager
In charge of all aspects back stage including backstage crew they will oversea everything backstage during and after performance during rehearsal period the stage manager and team will make sure all props are made and found scene changes are rehearsed and smooth and all other backstage aspects are prepared they are also inchage of rehearsal schedule
