Behind the Curtain: Unveiling Theatre Crew Roles

Behind the Curtain: Unveiling Theatre Crew Roles

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the duties and responsibilities of key theatre crew roles.

What do you already know about theatre crew roles?

The Producer

The producer oversees the production, managing financials, hiring, and coordinating elements to ensure a successful show.

Stage Manager

Stage managers coordinate rehearsals, communicate with the team, and ensure everything runs smoothly during performances.

Assistant Director

The assistant director helps the director with tasks, manages rehearsals, and ensures the director's vision is fulfilled.

Acting Coach

Acting coaches work with performers to refine their skills, interpret roles, and enhance their performances.

Marketing Team

The marketing team promotes the production, designs campaigns, and engages audiences to maximize attendance.

Design Team

The design team creates the visual elements, including sets, costumes, and lighting, to support the director's vision.

Light and Set Design

Light designers craft mood through lighting. Set designers build the physical space, enhancing the narrative.

Musical Director

The musical director oversees the musical aspects, including selecting music, rehearsing with performers, and ensuring quality.

Costume and Make-Up

Costume and make-up artists design and apply looks that define characters and support the narrative.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.