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Introduction To Theatre
Theatre HierarchyPositions
DefinitionsTypes of StagesStage Directions
Pre ProductionHierarchy
ProducerArtisticDirector
DirectorPublicist
House Manager
Box Office Manager
Asst. Director
Tech. Director
Stage Manager
Sound Designer
Costume Designer
Lighting Designer
Scenic Designer
Tech. Director
CostumeMistress
Master Electrician
Sound Engineer
MasterCarpenter
PropsMaster
Make-Up Crew
Costume Crew
LightCrew
SoundCrew
SetCrew
PropsCrew
Production HierarchyStage
Manager
Actors Sound Engineer
Light Board Operator
Wardrobe Mistress
PropsMaster
Dressers
AudioEngineer 2
(A2)
Shift/Run Crew
Theatre HierarchyDefinitions
Artistic Director – Producer – Director – responsible for all aspects of production – all final say goes to
the direction Stage Manager – responsible for the disseminating of all rehearsal notes
to the proper people and during the run of production calls cues and keeps production running smoothly
Asst. Director – Assists director with all tasks during rehearsal period. Takes over in director’s absence
Technical Director – responsible for the successful and timely completion of all technical aspects.
Publicists– responsible for all materials printed and distributed to advertise the upcoming production. Also responsible for the appearance of the house and selling tickets.
Set Designer– responsible for the design of all scenic elements (including set and decorative props)
Master Carpenter – responsible for the construction of the set Lighting Designer – responsible for the design of electrical and lighting elements for
a show Master Electrician – responsible for the implementation of the design. This includes
hanging and focusing of all lights as well as the programming of the light board Sound Designer/Crew head – responsible for designing all sound effects and
underscoring all sounds needed in production. Sound Engineer – responsible for the amplification of all designed sound effects and
underscoring as well as voices (if necessary). Costume Designer- responsible for the design of all costumes used in the
production. Costume Mistress – responsible for the construction or procurement of necessary
pieces, including accessories. Wardrobe Mistress – responsible for the care of all costumes during the show. Dresser – responsible for making sure actors are appropriately dressed in correct
costumes during the show. Props Master– responsible for the construction, or procurement of all necessary
props used in the show and responsible for all props during the run of the show
Types of Stagesand
Stage Directions
Arena Stage Audience sits on all sides
Thrust StageAudience sits on on three sides
Proscenium Stage Audience sits one side
Arena StageStage Directions – Clock Method
12
3
6
9 C
Arena StageStage Directions – Compass Method
N
E
S
W
NW NE
SESW
C
Thrust Stage Stage Directions
C
USC
SR SL
USR USL
DSLDSCDSR
Proscenium Stage Stage Directions
C
USC
SR SL
USR USL
DSLDSCDSR