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Theatre Careers
Introduction to theatre career vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Actor | the person responsible for bringing a character to life on stage through vocal and physical performance techniques |
| Stage Manager | the person that manages the technical teams, keeps the backstage area safe, and communicates between the director and actors |
| Lighting Designer | the responsible for using lighting instruments to make sure characters and stage areas are seen |
| Makeup Designer | the person responsible for creating makeup designs for a production |
| Set Designer | the person responsible for creating the setting of the play |
| Producer | the person in charge of providing the financial resources for the production |
| Director | the person responsible for reading and interpreting the play script, giving the actors direction, and creating the vision for the technical team |
| Sound Designer | the person responsible creating sound designs that helps to communicate the mood of the show |
| Costume Designer | the person responsible for designing the items that characters will wear on stage |
| Playwright | the person who writes the play |
| Prop Master | the person responsible for collecting all items that belong to the characters but are NOT worn |