Component 1 Exam - Roles And Responsibilities Of The Theatre Maker Flashcards
Who is the playwright
It is the name given to the person who writes the play. They write the script of the play, including the dialogue and stage directions.
Who is a performer
An actor or an entertainer who plays a role in a performance in front of an audience (entertain an audience).
Appearing in a production by acting, singing or dancing. Creating a performance or assuming a role on stage in front of an audience.
What is an understudy
An actor who studies another actors role so that they can take over if needed.
They learn a part, including lines and movements so they are able to take over a role for someone if needed when there is a planned or unexpected absence
What is a lighting designer
They are a person who is responsible for designing the lighting states and specific lighting effects that will be used in a performance. Understanding the technical capabilities of the theatre and creating a lighting plot (with a list of cues.)
What is a sound designer
A person who is responsible for the sound required for a performance. It could include underscoring, intro and outro music and special effects. There will be a sound plot with cues.
Designing the sound required for the performance which may include music and sound effects. Considering if amplification such as the use of microphones is needed, and creating a sound plot.
What does a set designer do
They are responsible for designing the set for a performance. They will work closely with the director and other designers
Designing the set of the play and the set dressing. Providing sketches and other design materials before overseeing the creation of the set.
Who is a costume designer
The person who designs the costumes for a performance. Also called wardrobe.
Designing what the actors wear on stage. Making sure that costumes are appropriate for the style and period of the piece. Ensuring the costumes fit the actors.
Who is a puppet designer
The person who designs puppets for a performance.
Designing the puppets for a production, taking into account the style of puppets and how they will be operated
What does a technician do
They work backstage to set up technical equipment such as microphones, rigging lights and other operating equipment.
Operating the technical equipment, such as the lighting and sound boards, during the performance
What does the director do
They are in charge of the artistic element of the production. They will have the creative ideas and will work with the actors in rehearsal. They will collaborate with the design and tech team about ideas.
Overseeing the creative aspects of the production. Developing a concept or central unifying idea for the production. Liaising with designers, rehearsing the actors and ensuring that all technical elements of the play are ready. Giving notes to the actors to help improve their performances and agreeing the blocking (or movements) of the actors
What does the stage manager do
They are in charge of backstage , including the backstage crew. They will oversee everything that happens a backstage. They will make sure all props are found or made that scene changes run smoothly and that backstage is prepared. They are also in charge of rehearsal schedules.
Running the backstage elements of the play and supervising the backstage crew. Organising the rehearsal schedule and keeping list of props and other technical needs. Creating a prompt book and calling the queues for the performance
What does the theatre manager do
They manage the front-of-house was who deal with the audience during the production such as the box office manager and ushers.
Running the theatre building, including overseeing the front of house staff (ushers) and the box office staff who sell tickets
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Who is a theatre practitioner
Theatre practitioner is a modern term to describe someone who both creates theatrical performances and who produces a theoretical discourse that informs his or her practical work.
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Who are two examples of theatre practitioners
Brecht and Stanislavski
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What is blocking
Telling people where to stand on stage in a scene
