Introduction To Theatre Theatre Hierarchy Positions Definitions Types of Stages Stage Directions.

Introduction To Theatre

Theatre HierarchyPositions

Definitions

Types of Stages

Stage Directions

Pre ProductionHierarchy

ProducerArtisticDirector

DirectorPublicist

House Manager

Box Office Manager

Asst. Director

Tech. Director

Stage Manager

Sound Designer

Costume Designer

Lighting Designer

Scenic Designer

Tech. Director

CostumeMistress

Master Electrician

Sound Engineer

MasterCarpenter

PropsMaster

Make-Up Crew

Costume Crew

LightCrew

SoundCrew

SetCrew

PropsCrew

Production Hierarchy

Stage Manager

Actors Sound Engineer

Light Board Operator

Wardrobe Mistress

PropsMaster

Dressers

AudioEngineer 2

(A2)

Shift/Run Crew

Theatre HierarchyDefinitions

Artistic Director –

Producer –

Director – responsible for all aspects of production – all final say goes to the direction

Stage Manager – responsible for the disseminating of all rehearsal notes to the proper people and during the run of production calls cues and keeps production running smoothly

Asst. Director – Assists director with all tasks during rehearsal period. Takes over in director’s absence

Technical Director – responsible for the successful and timely completion of all technical aspects.

Publicists– responsible for all materials printed and distributed to advertise the upcoming production. Also responsible for the appearance of the house and selling tickets.

Set Designer– responsible for the design of all scenic elements (including set and decorative props)

Master Carpenter – responsible for the construction of the set

Lighting Designer – responsible for the design of electrical and lighting elements for a show

Master Electrician – responsible for the implementation of the design. This includes hanging and focusing of all lights as well as the programming of the light board

Sound Designer/Crew head – responsible for designing all sound effects and underscoring all sounds needed in production.

Sound Engineer – responsible for the amplification of all designed sound effects and underscoring as well as voices (if necessary).

Costume Designer- responsible for the design of all costumes used in the production.

Costume Mistress – responsible for the construction or procurement of necessary pieces, including accessories.

Wardrobe Mistress – responsible for the care of all costumes during the show.

Dresser – responsible for making sure actors are appropriately dressed in correct costumes during the show.

Props Master– responsible for the construction, or procurement of all necessary props used in the show and responsible for all props during the run of the show

Types of Stagesand

Stage Directions

Arena Stage Audience sits on all sides

Thrust StageAudience sits on on three sides

Proscenium Stage Audience sits one side

Arena StageStage Directions – Clock Method

12

3

6

9 C

Arena StageStage Directions – Compass Method

N

E

S

W

NW NE

SESW

C

Thrust Stage Stage Directions

C

USC

SR SL

USR USL

DSLDSCDSR

Proscenium Stage Stage Directions

C

USC

SR SL

USR USL

DSLDSCDSR