Job Descriptions
| DIRECTOR | The director has the overall responsibility of the entire production and has full artistic and technical control from auditions through to the striking of the set. |
| PRODUCER | The “manager” of a production; responsible for everything that does not happen on stage; finds the crews, oversees the budget, solves problems as they occur. |
| LOBBY DISPLAY | Arranges a photo image record of the making of the production in the Lobby. This job is sometimes done by the Photographer. |
| PHOTOGRAPHER | Takes photos of the cast and crew as well as production and publicity shots. |
| POSTER DESIGNER | Prepares the art and design of the poster for a production; arranges for printing and modification of artwork to fit other print needs, e.g. the program, flyers. |
| PROGRAMME DESIGNER | Obtains artwork from poster designer; gathers necessary information from producer and arranges for editing, proofing and printing. |
| ACTOR | Obtains script and reads it to be familiar with the story line and characters & fill out audition sheet. If cast in the show, follows guidelines as set by Society and Director. |
| PROPS MANAGER | Responsible for acquiring all the items on stage that actors pick up or carry on. |
| STAGE MANAGER | In charge of the physical stage area; makes schedules and records blocking; oversees and works with all technical crews; responsible for the show as soon as the run starts. |
| COSTUME DESIGNER | Fabricates the overall appearance of a character or performer. This involves researching, designing and building the actual items from conception. |
| COSTUME SEWER | Acquires, sews, alters costumes. DRESSER –Backstage stage hand involved with quick costume changes and maintaining quality and look of the costumes during the performance. |
| HAIR STYLIST | Arranges for hairstyles, hair pieces, wigs, curling iron, clips, combs, brushes, pins, hair colouring, spray, etc. |
| MAKEUP MANAGER | Determines needs for each actor; checks/orders make up supplies if necessary. |
| MAKEUP ASSISTANT | Works with Makeup Manager and applies make up during show. |
| LIGHTING DESIGNER | Makes up rough lighting plot, light sources, mood of each scene, special lighting effects, etc. Creates lighting plot sheet , instrument schedule and gives to lighting technician. Advises and/or assists with any problems encountered by the technician. |
| LIGHTING OPERATOR | Rigs and controls lights; sets up lighting equipment; works under direction of Lighting Designer. |
| SOUND DESIGNER | Works with Director to create music and other sound cues. |
| SOUND OPERATOR | Executes all sound-related aspects of show. |
| SET DESIGN | In collaboration with the Director, designs the set or sets for the play, providing detailed drawings for the Set Construction crew and Set Décor crew. |
| SET DECOR | Decorates set – including floor and wall coverings, furniture and all items that are not picked up by actors. |
| SET CONSTRUCTION LEADER | Works with Set Designer, studies drawings, acquires materials, organizes work parties for the construction of the set. |
| SET CONSTRUCTION CREW | Works in collaboration with Set Construction Leader to build and manufacture the set. |
| FRONT OF HOUSE COORDINATOR | Responsible for the comfort and safety of the audience; purchases coffee supplies and snacks, schedules assistants for each evening, handles money etc. |
| FRONT OF HOUSE ASSISTANT | Assists Front of House Co-ordinator; sells tickets and collects, serves coffee, assists patrons. |
| BAR MANAGER | Responsible for purchasing supplies, license, setup and running of bar during Opening Night. Must have a “Serving it Right” Certificate. |
| ADVERTISING & PUBLICITY | Co-ordinates the purchase of advertising through local media, as well as issuing press releases and encouraging free publicity. |
| ARCHIVING | Records information from past and present productions for inclusion on website. |
| COORDINATOR OF VOLUNTEERS | Creates and maintains database of volunteers. |
| FUND RAISING | Works to gather monetary donations or gifts in kind from the public and local businesses, plan fundraising events. |
| GRANT WRITING | Finds sources of grants and applying for them. |
| SPECIAL EVENT PLANNING | Creates, manages and provides special events on behalf of the theatre or current production. These might include the September “Open House”, Fall Fair Parade, Galas. |
| WEBSITE COMMITTEE MEMBER | Acts as a liaison between the public, executive and web designer; ensures that accurate and timely information is provided and looks for ongoing opportunities to increase the effectiveness of the website. |
| WORKSHOP COORDINATOR | Co-ordinates logistical and financial aspects of workshop, arranging for leadership and/or resources. |
| PROGRAMME SALESPERSON | Solicits local business to buy advertisements for inclusion in season’s programmes. |