Costume Titles
I am responsible for designing how the hair will look, making wigs that fit each actor, and styling/maintaining the wigs.
Wig Designer
I sit in a tech booth during the show and push a button to change the lights as the performance happens.
Light Board Operator
This is the neutral name for someone that is a performer on the stage.
Actor
The "large and in charge" person or group of people that have a FINAL SAY in all production elements.
Producer OR Board of Producers
I am the person who writes a script.
Playwright
Scenic Designer
* Works with director / design production team to make a concept for the set
*Makes plans/measurements/guides for the construction of the set.
*Gives designs to Scene Shop Foreman / Construction Crew / Technical Director / Scenic Artist
Costume Designer
The "other" name for the sound board operator, I use faders to raise and lower the microphone volume to balance the sound.
Sound Mixer
I usually perform in the Ensemble, but I also know one of the lead roles in case I am needed to fill in!
Understudy
I am in charge of all of the people that work in the office where we sell tickets to the show. I help make sure we have the supplies and money needed, and oversee communication for ticket sales.
Box Office Manager
I work with the director to make all of the movement fit the show, then teach the movement to the actors during rehearsal process. I am not usually there during performances.
Choreographer
Seamer
Actively sews garments into costumes to fit the measurements of an actor.
I take the first version of a pattern and do the math to have patterns ready for smaller and larger actors.
Pattern Maker
I work with the director to decide how lighting will be incorporated into the show, plan out the lights, and then make a light plot to show where to hang the lights.
Lighting Designer
I am a member of the company, but I also watch combat scenes and give notes to others to keep the action safe and consistent.
Fight Captain
I help people to their seats, provide programs, and keep the house a safe place to be.
Usher
I report to the Scenic Designer, and oversee the paint crew for the painting and detailing needed on the set.
Scenic Artist
Paint Crew
Paints the set under the supervision of the Scenic Artist
I will take the sketch from the costume designer and use some inexpensive fabric to make a 3d version of it and eventually turn it into the first version of a pattern.
Draper
My job is to come before rehearsals and performances to check that all lights are working properly and safely, and coordinate the replacement of faulty lights with the help of my crew.
Master Electrician
I am considered very talented and very responsible because I learn 5-10 roles in a show and could perform any of them at any time. If everyone is present, I don't perform.
Swing
Artistic Director
I oversee the load-in of sets, rigging special effects and machinery, and coordinate between the different branches to make sure effects will function correctly during rehearsals and performances.
Technical Director / TD
Scene Shop Foreman
Makes sure the machinery in the Scene Shop is functioning, orders materials, and oversees the team that builds set items.
I am responsible for maintenance of sewing shop machines and ordering stock to keep the costume shop running.
Costumer
I work with the director and one of my duties is to find all of the special effect sounds.
Sound Designer
I don't usually perform, but I do know 1 or 2 lead roles that I am the first choice replacement for.
Alternate OR Stand-By
I am responsible for scheduling rehearsal space, reserving locations, and keeping master schedules for where all show-related activity is taking place.
Production Manager
List 5 people who you might find backstage during a show.
Stage Manager, Assistance Stage Manager, Fly Operator, Shift Crew/Run Crew, Props Crew, Wardrobe Supervisor, Understudies, Swings, Alternates
Property Master
Works with the director and production design team to build, buy, rent, or source physical items that decorate the set, or are carried by actors.