Theatre Production Roles and Responsibilities

Front

Who is responsible for writing the story and making sure there is a strong plot?

Back

Playwright

Front

Who is responsible for providing the financial aspects of the production and hiring all the other members of the directing and design team?

Back

Producer

Front

Who creates the look of each character by designing what the actors will wear in the performance?

Back

Costume Designer

Front

Who creates a mood for the scene using audio aspects?

Back

Sound Designer

Front

Who creates a mood for the scene using visual effects and illumination?

Back

Lighting Designer

Front

Who is responsible for maintenance of a theatre or performing arts center?

Back

Technical Director

Front

Who provides practical and organizational support for the production of a show and is the director's right hand man?

Back

Stage Manager

Front

Who coordinates and manages the operations of the theatre before, during and each show?

Back

House Manager

Front

Who is responsible for taking the lighting plot and making sure that all lighting units on the plot are hung in the correct locations and actually work?

Back

Master Electrician

Front

Who is in charge of placing the physical aspects of the stage, specifically furniture and props and other surroundings?

Back

Set Designer