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Theatrical Literature and History Social Science and the Theater Theater in Health Care and Sports
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A director - works to put all theatrical aspects together in order to put on a successful play. Follow the link above and you will be taken to a Quick Time Movie that explains the job functions of a director.
A set designer - uses props and creates backgrounds to bring scenes to life.
A drama teacher - combines a love for theater and a desire to share that knowledge with others.
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A costume designer - creates and designs appropriate ensembles for each individual character of a cast. Follow the link above and you will be taken to a Quick Time Movie that explains the job functions of a costume designer.
A talent agent - represents actors/actresses by matching their talents with roles.
A make-up artist - enhances the physical appearance of a character by applying different types of make-up.
A special effects technician - creates extraordinary sounds and visual effects to make scenes more spectacular.
A pyrotechnician - is an expert on creating special effects with fire and smoke.
A hairdresser - styles a character's hair appropriately to fit the role, the setting of the play, and the time period.
An arts administrator - works behind the scenes to ensure that the (artistic) organization that is being represented runs smoothly.
A theater critic - reviews plays and provides their expert opinions to the public through t.v. and radio presentations and newspaper and magazine articles.
A professional singer - entertains others with their appealing singing voice on and off the stage.
An entertainment lawyer - uses their expert knowledge of the law and persuasion to help get their clients get what they want.
A playwright - writes and rewrites the scripts that are used for productions. Follow the link above and you will be taken to a Quick Time Movie that explains the job functions of a playwright.
An interpreter for the deaf - translates verbally spoken words to the deaf through hand signals (sign language) and gestures.
A musician - entertains others with their knowledge of and ability to play music.
A sound technician - uses his or her knowledge of sound to make a production audible. Follow the link above and you will be taken to a Quick Time Movie that explains the job functions of a sound technician.
A lighting technician - assists in all the lighting that goes on during the play; helps to create a specific mood and setting for each scene. Follow the link above and you will be taken to a Quick Time Movie that explains the job functions of a lighting technician.
A technical director - is in charge of all lighting, sound, and stage crews, but has no say in regards to the actors. Follow the link above and you will be taken to a Quick Time Movie that explains the job functions of a technical director.
A publicity crew - uses different advertising techniques to entice an appropriate audience. Follow the link above and you will be taken to a Quick Time Movie that explains the job functions of a technical director.
A stage manager - is in charge of the actors including all legal responsibilities; takes over the production after opening night. Follow the link above and you will be taken to a Quick Time Movie that explains the job functions of a stage manager.
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