Theater Production Roles and Terms

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Stage Manager

Back

Take charge backstage during rehearsals

Front

Director

Back

Responsible for producing the playwright and making the production run smoothly

Front

Line

Back

Signal word to prompter to get the line if they hesitate or forget

Front

Producer

Back

Finds investors to fund the show, hires the production staff, might also be the director

Front

Prompter

Back

Writes notes from the director in the prompt book

Front

Scenic Designer

Back

Responsible for settings, costume, lighting, makeup

Front

Grip

Back

Move the scenery

Front

Business Manager

Back

Handles financial arrangements for the productions, along with the producer

Front

House Manager

Back

Juggles duties to help the group, including the audience, the usher, and the playhouse

Front

Publicity Manager

Back

Promotes the show