Jobs in the Theater

In charge of creating routines for dance and movement during a production, most often during a musical.

• Prop Master
• Actress
• Choreographer
• Stage Makeup

Builds and designs sets for a production.  Works closely with director to get a sense of where the action is taking place.

• Set Designer
• Producer
• Costume Designer
• Music Director

Is in charge of creating or locating props and accessories for actors.

• Tech/Stage Crew
• Costume Designer
• Prop Master
• Director

Develops and creates the clothing the actors and actresses will wear to portray a character in a production.

• Stage Manager
• Costume Designer
• Music Director
• Set Designer

Creates the sound track for the production by making a collection of music and sounds for the show.

• Choreographer
• Director
• Sound Designer
• Lighting Designer

Responsible for announcing "cues" during a production for lights, sound, sets, props, and actors during a show.

• Actress
• Stage Manager
• Sound Designer
• Stage Makeup Artist

In charge of rehearsing with the orchestra or "pit" for music and also helps direct the actors while they sing on stage.

• Sound Designer
• Choreographer
• Set Designer
• Music Director

Funds or pays for the costs during a production and hires a director for a show.

• Director
• Tech/Stage Crew
• Actress
• Producer

Responsible for moving scenery, placement of props, and takes directions from the Stage Manager.

• Tech/Stage Crew
• Prop Master
• Director
• Producer

Responsible for leading rehearsals, hiring, actors, and the overall vision of a production.

• Producer
• Makeup Artist
• Prop Master
• Director