Theatre roles Flashcards
What is name of the role given which writes the play
Playwright
Name an example of a playwright
Shakespeare
What is the name given to an actor, dancer, singer etc, who realises a role.
Performer
What is the name of the role given where an actor studies another role, to play if needed, a backup option
Understudy
What is the name of the role given who designs the lighting, special effects and lighting plot
Lighting designer
What is the name of the role given who is responsible for designing the sound, underscoring intros, outros, special effects and cues which are required for the plot/play
Sound designer
What is the name of the role given who creates the set, working closely with the director(s) and other designers to make everything coherent.
Set designer
What is the name of the role given who designs costumes, in the costume department which is often called ‘the wardrobe’
Costume designer
What is the name of the role given who designs puppets
Puppet designer
What is the name of the role given where the person works backstage, rigging lights, microphones etc, before or during a production, with their tools and equipment. They also do others work for them, moving stages etc.
Technician
What is the name of the role given where the person is in charge of the artistic elements of a production, whom probably has the original idea for the play, then working with actors and designers to carry out this idea, turning it into a reality so that the audience can watch. Authority and ability.
Director
What is the role where, somebody is in charge of everything backstage as well as the crew during rehearsal and the performance. Props are together which have been found or made, scene changes are smooth, the rehearsal schedule is also their responsibility.
Stage manager.
What is the role where somebody is in charge of the front (house) teams, who deal with the audience during the production. (Box office managers, ushers, etc)
Theatre manager.
Who is in charge of casting auditioners
Casting director
The person responsible for overseeing the health and safety of the case and crew, and for making sure everything runs on time.
Stage manager
