2. Stage Manager
theatre stage management is people
management,
It is their role to coordinate all aspects of a
theatre production to ensure the
successful delivery of the performance.
3. Deputy Stage Manager
DSM prompts actors and will usually cue technical
crew members and sometimes cast, while
following the orders of the director and stage
manager.
The DSM calls actors to hold while technical
problems are sorted out during rehearsal, and
determines where in the script to restart halted
scenes.
The deputy stage manager is a separate position
in some theatre’s
In other theatre’s the responsibilities of the DSM
may be assumed by the stage manager or
assistant stage manager.
4. Assistant Stage Manager
has varied responsibilities, which are assigned by
the stage manager.
The ASM assists in finding and maintaining props
during rehearsals and the run of the show.
The ASM may take attendance or estimate
audience size, may manage the backstage
technicians, may act as a liaison between crew,
cast and management, and may call some cues.
If the stage manager is unable to perform his or
her duties, the ASM must be able to fill in.
The assistant may also be in charge of one wing of
the stage, while the stage manager is on the other
wing.
5. Front of House Manager/Crew
FOH is the portion of a performance
venue that is open to the public
it is the auditorium and foyer, as opposed
to the stage and backstage areas.
the front of house manager is responsible
for ticket sales, refreshments, and making
sure auditorium is set out properly.
6. Lighting/Sound Design
A theatre lighting designer (or LD) works
with the director and sound designer to
create the lighting, atmosphere, and time
for the production in response to the text,
while keeping in mind issues of safety, and
cost
Sound designers are in charge of the
process in specifying, acquiring,
manipulating or generating audio
elements for the production.
