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| Playwright | The author of the play, responsible for writing the dialogue, characters & storyline |
| Artistic Director | Responsible for overseeing the entire production and the organization. |
| Producer | Responsible for the financial and administrative aspects of production including fundraising, budgeting, and overall project management |
| Technical Director | Responsible for management of the technical aspects of a production with production oversight, crew supervision, and construction. |
| Musical Director | Works with cast and orchestra to ensure the live musical aspects are well-rehearsed and synchronized |
| Choreographer | Creates and teaches dance routines and movement sequences for musicals or plays. |
| Stage Manager | Director’s right-hand. Manages cues throughout the performance for accurate changes in scene, light, sounds, etc. Liaison for play information amongst director, actors, and crew |
| Company Manager | Responsible for the logistical aspects, administrative aspects, and the health and safety for cast and crew |
| Actors and Actresses | Performers who portray the characters to bring the characters to life through acting, gestures, and expressions. |
| Dramaturg | Researches and provides historical and cultural context for the play assisting the director and actors in understanding the background of the story |
| House Manager | Manages the front-of-house operations including ticket sales, seating, and audience-related matters during the performances |
| Set Designer | creates ground plans for set, and may help with construction. |
| Prop Master | Responsible for listing, designing, and organizing all prop materials |
| Costume Designer | oversees the designs of clothing reflecting the time, setting, and characters |
| Light Designer | Plans and execute the lighting design for the production |
| Sound Designer | creates and manages all sound elements including microphones, sound effects, and music |
| Hair/Makeup Designer | creates the makeup and hair plans for actors. Sometimes they also apply the makeup for actors during performances |
| Parts of the pre-production phase of the production process | Find/writing script, secure rights, auditions, casting |
| Parts of the rehearsal phase of the production process | Rehearsal planning, first read-through, blocking & staging, scene work & development |
| Parts of the production and tech week phase of the production process | run-throughs from start to finish & adding all elements of lights, sound, costumes, set, hair, and makeup |
| Parts of the show run phase of the production processs | preview, opening night, post-production, strike |
