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  •  Producer
  •  Director
  •  Vocal Director
  •  Orchestra Director
  •  Choreographer
  •  Stage Manager
  •  Technical Director
  •  Set Designer

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Technical Director

The Technical Director has overall responsibility for the technical aspects of the production:

  • Ensures that identified technical requirements don't `fall through the cracks' between different departments (sets, lights, props, costumes, sound). As needed, designs and constructs `special effects' that are not the direct responsibility of other departments.
  • Submits the set plan to CAC for safety review and shepherds its acceptance.
  • For productions in La Sala de Puerto Rico, develops the audience seating chart.
  • Coordinates the staffing of crews, including the incorporation of cast members.
  • Once it is available, manages use of the performance space outside rehearsals. Schedules and runs `move' (of the sets to the space), `put in' (installation of lights and sets), and `strike' (evacuation of the space).
  • Arranges a venue for the crew party and chairs its proceedings.

The TD often functions as a second (or in place of the) Master Carpenter to facilitate set construction through the rehearsal period.

Set Designer

  • requirements of script, director, music director, choreographer
  • location of orchestra/accompaniment
  • floor plan; use of space
  • set changes -- moving pieces
  • furniture
  • special effects
  • construction drawings