Roles in the Theatre A Who s Who of

Roles in the Theatre A Who’s Who of the American Stage

Actor Most visible part of a production Memorizes lines, blocking Creates character In charge of convincing the audience that the performance is real

Director Sets the vision of the production Interprets script Casts production Collaborates with designers Guides actors “What is the play really about? ”

Choreographer Designs and teaches dances to members of a musical Works most closely with director

Stage Manager Supports director and actors during rehearsals Schedules and runs rehearsals Notes blocking, entrances, exits, and all cues Communicates with all members of production Once production starts, SM is KING

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Playwright Create script In new productions, often work closely with actors and director

Set Designer Design physical aspects of the stage for production Creates mood and gives clues to setting

Sound Designer Plans and provides all sound effects Provide time of day, information on character, mood, fill space Finished product: Soundscape

Lighting Designer Designs all light cues for a production Create mood, setting, direct attention

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Technical Director Takes designs from set, light, sound designers and makes them come to life Supervises creation of set Oversees Master Carpenter, Master Electrician, technical crews

Costume Designer Create the look of each character Give audience info on age, class, relationships Researches specific era for historical accuracy Oversees Costume Shop Manager Oversees all stitchers, construction Supervises wardrobe crew during run

House Manager Responsible for lobby, box office, audience relations Oversees ushers, box office workers

Other Props Master Assistant Stage Manager Run Crew Wardrobe Crew Carpenters/Electricians Ushers