ROLES IN THEATRE

Roles in Theatre

First of all is it Theatre or Theater?

that depends

THEATRE...with an RE at the end

means the ART of theatre

Theater with an ER at the end

means the building.

(unless you are in England...then it's all theatre.)

Multiple Choice

So if I said, I was going to see a show at a place which would it be?

• Theatre

• Theater

Multiple Choice

If I said, I wanted to study the art or profession , which would it be?

• Theatre

• Theater

We are going to do a little studying about the art

(so THEATRE)

There are tons of jobs in theatre

(not just acting)

Poll

If you have heard of this job, click on it.

• Director

• Designer

• Playwright

• Producer

Poll

What about any of these?

• stage manager

• dramaturg

• box office manager

• usher

All of those and MANY, many more are jobs in theatre.

cool, huh?

Let's look at a few important ones

Actor

An actor creates and communicates a character to an audience through speech, body language, and movement.

Director

A theatre director determines how the play or musical will be interpreted and translated to the stage.

Choreographer

Choreographers create dance routines and performances for theatre shows.

Dramaturg

Dramaturgs research the world of the play and help others understand it.

Lighting Designer

LDs plan and design the lighting for live theatre

Playwright

A playwright writes the play, creating the blueprint for theatre to happen.

Poll

If you could learn about one of these, which would you choose?

• Actor/singer

• Dramaturg

• Playwright

• Lighting Designer

• Choreographer