12 Questions
What is the primary responsibility of a STAGE MANAGER?
Oversee the visual aspects of the performance
What is the main role of a COSTUME, MASK, AND ACCESSORIES DESIGNER?
To create costumes, masks, and accessories that reflect the time period and location of the story
What is the primary responsibility of a MUSICAL DIRECTOR?
Train the actors in vocal performance
What is the main goal of a SET/PRODUCTION DESIGNER?
To give the audience an idea of what the play is about
What is the primary responsibility of a LIGHT DESIGNER?
To make decisions and implement plans regarding production concerns such as light color, intensity, position, movement, and transition
What is the main role of a CHOREOGRAPHER in a theater production?
To serve as movement coaches, instructing actors on how to perform the choreography
What is the primary responsibility of a Props Coordinator?
To collaborate with the director and set designer to decide on necessary props and stage items
Which of the following is NOT an element of art as applied to an original performance?
Costume Design
What is the primary responsibility of a House Manager?
To ensure the house (lobby and seating area) is running flawlessly during the show
Which of the following is NOT typically included in a Design Brief?
The director's preferred color palette
Which of the following is a key responsibility of a Publicist for a theatrical production?
To plan and execute media strategies to bring interest and excitement to the public about the upcoming production
What is the primary role of Carpenters in a theatrical production?
To realize the design made by the set designer
Study Notes
Theater Production Roles
- Producers are responsible for funding a show.
- The director is the central figure in the production, responsible for its success or failure.
- The stage manager oversees the visual aspects of the performance.
- Actors/performers portray characters in the show.
- Playwrights are responsible for writing the script.
- Choreographers coach actors on movement and choreography.
- Light designers make decisions on light color, intensity, position, movement, and transition.
- Set/production designers create the set, sceneries, props, and furniture to help the audience visualize the story.
- Costume, mask, and accessories designers need to know about costumes, customs, and manners for a particular period and location.
- Makeup and hair designers create the look and style of the actors.
- Sound designers plan and decide on sound effects, ambient music, and soundscapes.
- Musical directors are responsible for the cast's vocal performance and the accompanying orchestra or band.
- Props coordinators collaborate with the director and set designer to decide on props.
- Carpenters realize the design made by the set designer.
- House managers ensure the house (lobby and seating area) runs smoothly during the show.
- Ushers control audience traffic before, during, and after the show.
- Publicists plan and execute media strategies to bring interest and excitement to the production.
Design Brief
- A design brief, also known as a program, outlines the objectives of the project, the director's expectations, and the purpose of the design.
- It includes the script, style, and tone of the production, budget, props, work assignments, schedules, and venues.
Elements of Art Applied to an Original Performance
- The plot is the storyline of the play.
- Characters are the protagonists and antagonists in the story.
- The theme is the central idea of the play production.
- The script or libretto is the story narrated through dialogue, dance, or song.
- Music or sound can be natural, giving a scene authenticity, or unreal, adding emotion and atmosphere.
- Dialogue can be enhanced by suitable music.
Test your knowledge on the different roles in theater production such as producers, director, stage manager, actors, playwrights, and choreographers. Identify who is responsible for raising funds, overseeing visual aspects, portraying characters, creating scripts, and more.
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