Front of House
This is where you can purchase snacks as a patron
Concessions
Oversees the production and executes their vision. This person creates and teaches the blocking.
Director
A cast member who might lead dance rehearsals or help to ensure the dances look good and are performed correctly.
Dance Captain
Creates the auditory world of the show.
Sound Designer
Executes scene changes during a performance.
Run Crew / Stagehand / Deck Crew
People who come to see the production
Audience
Oversees the non-performance aspects of a production.
Technical Director
A group of performers dedicated to collaborative creation who work together to tell a story onstage.
Ensemble
Creates the physical space that the play exists within.
Set Designer / Scenic Designer
Manipulates a single light that moves around the stage easily.
Spotlight Operator / Follow Spot
Shows the patrons to the correct seats
Usher
Creates and teaches the dances in a musical.
Choreographer
A cast member who is NOT in every performance and covers multiple roles.
Swing
Creates the clothing that the performers wear onstage.
Costume Designer
Wardrobe Supervisor
This person sells tickets to the show.
Box Office Manager
Teaches the music to the performers in a musical.
Music Director
A cast member who might perform in a lead role temporarily if that actor is unable to do so.
Understudy
Ensures the actors are not in the dark.
Lighting Designer
This person is in charge of any backdrops or set pieces that fly in and out.
Fly Chief
This person oversees all Front of House operations.
House Manager
Funds a production.
Producer
A cast member who is NOT in every performance and covers for one lead role. They are backstage at each performance ready in case they are needed.
Standby
Creates/gathers the handheld items that characters use. This person also decorates (dresses) the set.
Props Designer / Props Master / Props Mistress
The person who calls cues during the performance and ensures the show runs as intended.
Stage Manager