Theatre Roles & Responsibilities Flashcards
What is a playwrighter’s role?
They write the script of the play, including dialogue and stage directions
What is a playwrighter’s task in rehearsals?
Make sure the script is ready before rehearsals start
What is the role of a performer?
They create the performance fir the audience by acting, singing, dancing or doing multiple of these
What is a performer’s task during rehearsals and the performance?
They learn lines and blocking in rehearsals and perform their roles to the audience during the performance
What is an understudy’s role?
An understudy learns a part to cover in case something unexpected or planned happens to the original performer meaning they are unable to perform their part
What is the tasks of an understudy during rehearsals and during the performance?
An understudy learns the role they are covering during rehearsals and prepares themselves to go on stage to perform the role they’re covering in the original performer’s absence during the performance
