Theater Production Roles Quiz

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.

Description

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.