The Roles and Responsibilities of Theatre Makers

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  • A person who works backstage either setting up technical equipment such as microphones or rigging lights before a production or operating technical equipment during a performance (10)
  • An actor who studies another’s role so that they can take over when needed (10)
  • The lighting designer is responsible for designing the lighting states and, if required, special lighting effects for a performance. The final design will result in a lighting plot which is a list of the lighting states and their cues (8, 8)
  • The person who designs the costumes for a performance. The costume department of a theatre is often called the wardrobe (7, 8)
  • The person who designs the puppets for a performance (6, 8)
  • The set designer is responsible for the design of the set for a performance. They will work closely with the director and other designers so that there is unity between all the designs and the needs of the performance (3, 8)
  • The sound designer is responsible for designing the sound required for a performance. This may include underscoring, intro and outro music as well as specific effects. The final design will result in a sound plot which is a list of the sounds require (5, 8)
  • The Stage Manager is in charge of all aspects of backstage, including the backstage crew. They will oversee everything that happens backstage before, during and after a performance. (5, 7)
  • This is the name given to the person who writes the play (10)
  • This is the person who is responsible for and manages the front-of- house team who deal with the audience during the production (for example, the box office manager, ushers and similar staff) (7, 7)

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