Jobs in Theater- The Biggies Flashcards
Board of Directors
Hires right & left-brained leaders
Artistic Director
“Right brain”
Creative ideas
Managing Director
“Left brain”
Manages budget
Costume Desinger
Time period/look/cut/flow of costumes
1st phase of production
Lighting Designer
Shapes space with light
1st phase of production
Sound Designer
Use mp3 files/mix music/layer sound/sound effects
1st phase of production
Prop Master
Gets all props
1st phase of production
Set Designer
Makes model of set
-Uses a variety of materials to make set better
1st phase of production
Development Director
Gets money (writes grant application)
Raises money that is NOT ticket income
Marketing Director
Spreads word of performance
-Ads
Responsible for getting people to the show
Stage Manager
In charge of show when director is gone
Has stopwatch
-Times breaks
How does a theater company make money?
Ticket sales & donation
What percentage of each production is paid for from ticket sales?
40 - 60%
Jobs in Theater
“Right brain”
Creative ideas
Artistic Director
Jobs in Theater
“Left brain”
Manages budget
Managing Director
