DESIGN TEAMSTAGECRAFT- MR. WOFFORD

WHO’S WHO?

Director/ Technical Director Scene (Set) Designer Lighting Designer Costume Designer Makeup Designer Sound Designer Others

DIRECTOR/ TECHNICAL DIRECTOR The Director is the artistic head of

the production company. Their primary responsibly is to develop an interpretation of the script. He spends most of his time at rehearsal working with the actor.

The Technical Director is primarily responsible for the coordination of the technical aspects ( scenery, lights, sounds, props, rigging) of a production. They establish the production calendar, oversees the technical budget, coordinates the scene shop, on-stage activities, and show crews.

SCENE (SET) DESIGNER

The Scene (Set) Designer develops the drawings, plans, and models necessary to build, paint, and mount the set on stage. The Scene (Set) Designer’s work is executed by the “set crew” under the leadership of the Master Carpenter.

LIGHTING DESIGNER

The Lighting Designer develops the drawings and chars necessary to hang, color, focus, and cue the lights. The Lighting Designer’s work is executed by the “light crew” under the leadership of the Master Electrician.

COSTUME DESIGNER

The Costume Designer develops the drawings necessary to build, rent, or borrow the actor’s costumes. The Costume Designer’s work is executed by the “costume crew” under the leadership of the Wardrobe Master.

MAKEUP DESIGNER

The Makeup Designer is responsible for preparation and application of makeup to cast members. The Makeup Designer consults with the Director and Costume Designer to design the makeup for each character.

SOUND DESIGNER

The Sound Designer selects the music and sound effects necessary to full fill the director’s interpretation and develops the drawings and lists necessary to acquire the needed sound equipment (speakers, amplifiers, etc…) and to locate this equipment in the theatre.

THE FIVE DEPARTMENTS OF TECHNICAL PRODUCTION

Carpentry (sets)

Props

Wardrobe (costumes)

Electric (lights)

Hair/Makeup

Each department is headed by a “master”– Master Carpenter, Master Electrician, Prop Master, Wardrobe Master

THE CREW

Two primary crews involved in production

Shop Crew- Build or gather set, props, costumes, and lights

Show Crew- Mounts the production on stage

Load-in Crew

Running Crew

Load-Out Crew

OTHER- STAGE MANAGER

The Stage Manager maintains the prompt book, distributes rehearsal props, setting up the stage, and prompts actors. The Stage Manager also works backstage to call the show. After the show opens, the Stage Manager maintains the integrity of the production, they are the back stage boss.

OTHER- MASTER CARPENTER

The Master Carpenter is the head of the “set crew.” They are responsible for taking the Scene Designer’s drawings and models and turning them into the scenery on stage.

OTHER- SHIFT CREW

Shift Crew are the carpenters who change the scenery in a multi-set show. They are part of the running crew and are lead by the Stage Manager.

OTHER- MASTER ELECTRICIAN

The Master Electrician is head of the “light crew.” They are responsible for hanging, coloring, and focusing the lights. They often the light board operator making them part of the running crew. Assistants operate the follow spots.

OTHER- WARDROBE MASTER

Wardrobe Master is head of the “costume crew.” They are responsible for turning the Costume Designer’s drawings in the costumes worn by the actors. They also help with quick changes and repairs during the shows.

OTHER- PROPERTY MASTER

The Property Master is the head of the “prop crew.” They are responsible for finding or building the necessary furniture, hand props, and set dressing. They also generate the prop list.

OTHER- SCENIC ARTIST

The Scenic Artist is a member of the “set crew.” Using drawings from the Scene Designer, they paint the scenery before it is placed on stage.

TYPICAL THEATRE COMPANY ORGANIZATION

STAGECRAFT THEATER ORGANIZATION