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Costume Designer

  • requirements of script, director, choreographer
  • costume changes
  • accessories
  • rentals
  • dry cleaning -- re-store

Lighting Designer

  • requirements of script, director
  • light plot
  • equipment rentals
  • special effects
  • return of rentals

Publicity Designer

  • develop motif consistent with director's vision
  • submit final poster design, including all text, to managing board
  • adapt design for T-shirts, program cover, drop poster, other media

Publicity Manager

  • develop publicity plan & schedule
  • arrange for reproduction and distribution of posters
  • arrange for production of T-shirts; solicit & process orders
  • arrange for preparation & hanging of drop poster

Sound Designer

  • locate all required sound effects
  • design any required sound reinforcement
  • acquire and set up equipment for sound presentation

Master Carpenter

  • coordinate with set designer to implement design within budget
  • maintain inventory of all required set pieces and components
  • manage the installation of the set into the performance space
  • identify the resources required for all planned set changes
  • maintain the integrity of the set through the run of the show
  • ensure that all borrowed or rented pieces are returned

Properties Manager

  • coordinate with director and stage manager to determine what props are necessary
  • rent, borrow, or build props as necessary to fit within budget
  • instruct cast in proper handling of delicate items
  • prepare props tables backstage, and work with ASMs or cast members to make sure that props are in place before the show and replaced properly afterwards
  • maintain the integrity of the props through the run of the show
  • ensure that all borrowed or rented props are returned

Master Stitcher

  • coordinate with costume designer to implement design within budget
  • organize all required measurement of cast members
  • oragnize all required costume fittings
  • assist as needed with 'quick' costume changes
  • maintain the integrity of the costumes through the run of the show
  • ensure that all borrowed or rented pieces are returned

Master Electrician

  • coordinate with lighting designer to implement design
  • maintain inventory of all required instruments
  • manage the installation and cabling of instruments into the performance space
  • maintain instruments through the run of the show
  • ensure that all borrowed or rented instruments are returned
  • train board operator to handle cues during performances

Program Designer

  • coordinate with production staff to get an accurate list of all people associated with the production
  • request and attempt to collect short bios for program
  • coordinate with Managing Board and advertising manager to locate copy for all existing ad contracts, and for any ad swaps with other theatre organizations.
  • assemble program and arrange with the producer for copies to be made.

Advertising Manager

  • sell program ads to local companies
  • contact other theatre groups on campus for ad swaps

Reservations Manager

  • coordinate with the producer to collect all reservations placed through the webform and other sources
  • coordinate with the webmaster to close reservations at an appopriate time
  • coordinte with the box office manager to place all reservations in appropriate seats

Box Office Manager

  • coordinate with treasurer to make sure box has enough change before every performance
  • maintain an orderly flow of patrons as they purchase tickets, select seats, and pick up reservations
  • coordinate with house manager to help direct patrons into the theater, or to advise them of delays in opening the theater
  • fill out box office tally forms
  • coordinate with treasurer on bank deposits, if necessary

House Manager

  • prepare and train ushers before each performance
  • ensure that programs are available for each performance
  • coordinate with stage manager to determine when to open theater doors, and keep box office managers informed of status changes
  • assist box office manager with crowd control if necessary
  • after doors are open, assist ushers with crowd management
  • coordinate with stage manager on closing house and starting performances

 

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  • Hair and makeup designer
  • Scenic painter
  • Rehearsal Pianist
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