Theater Hierarchy

Question 1

Artistic Director

Answer 1

Unifying lead on the artistic front for a space’s productions. Manages the artistic direction for a season of productions.

Question 2

Production Manager

Answer 2

Unifying lead on the creative process front. Keeps the
production process running smoothly. Is in charge of scheduling, managing production meetings, and keeping departments on budget.

Question 3

Director

Answer 3

Lead artistic vision on a particular production. Similar to an Artistic Director, but deals with a specific show instead of an entire season.

Question 4

Stage Manager

Answer 4

Organizing force within the process of a production. Stage
Managers are in charge of keeping all departments up to date with current information, as well as making sure there is clear communication between said
departments. Usually calls the cues for a production.

Question 5

Technical Director

Answer 5

Oversees the technical aspects of a production, which
includes the lighting, sound, stage prep, and set construction aspects. Oftentimes the Technical Director is also in charge of designing the plates (set blueprints) for
a set.

Question 6

Shop Foreman

Answer 6

Works under Technical director to manage a shop for a setup or build. Shop Foremans are usually in charge of taking plates from the Technical Director and delegating work to the Scenic Crew

Question 7

Scenic Crew

Answer 7

In charge of building set pieces, supports and takes direction from the shop foreman.

Question 8

Run Crew

Answer 8

Works closely with stage manager backstage during rehearsals, techs, and runs. Usual jobs include fly system, costume changes, lightboard and soundboard running and any other activities that need to happen during the production.

Question 9

Choreographer

Answer 9

This person is in charge of organizing and developing the
movement of Performing Artists on stage. Works closely with the show Director, Performing Artists, Musical Director, and Stage Manager.

Question 10

Performing Artist

Answer 10

This is you! Working with the musical director/choreographer and director to display a particular vision to an audience. The face of the production.

Question 11

Master electrician

Answer 11

In charge of all electrical and lighting elements for a
production. The most common role of the Master Electrician in dance theater is the hanging of the light plot.

Question 12

Projectionist/ AV-IT

Answer 12

If there are videos that play on a projector, this person is in charge of making sure that the image is set up properly and sound associated with the image is synched up with it.

Question 13

Costume Designer

Answer 13

This person is in charge of designing the costumes to be
worn in a production, and often also helps in the construction of said costumes.

Answer 14

This person is in charge of the musical aspects of a
production. Some of those aspects can include song choice, orchestras, choirs,
and bands. Works closely with Audio Engineers, Directors, and sometimes
Performing Artists.

Question 15

Audio Engineer

Answer 15

In charge of designing and programming sound devices and speakers for a production.