TECHNICAL (“TECH”) Shrek: THEATRE BASICS The Musical
SCENERY curtains, backdrops, or any structures constructed to transform an empty stage into a suitable background for a play. Also referred to as the “set.”
LIGHTS illumination of the theater by artificial light
SCENERY & LIGHTING SHREK: THE MUSICAL
PROPS smaller items handled by the actors on stage
PROPS SHREK: THE MUSICAL
PROPS SHREK: THE MUSICAL
PROPS SHREK: THE MUSICAL
PROPS SHREK: THE MUSICAL
PROPS SHREK: THE MUSICAL
SOUND artificially produced sound effects or music as well as the amplification of voices so they can be heard
SOUND SHREK: THE MUSICAL
COSTUMES outfits, including accessories and undergarments, worn by an actor in a production
COSTUMES SHREK: THE MUSICAL
MAKEUP when cosmetics, false hair, etc. are used to change the appearance of an actor
MAKEUP SHREK: THE MUSICAL
PUBLICITY advertising a show so people will come to see it. Includes posters, newspaper articles, radio/TV interviews, trailers, etc.
POSTER (PUBLICITY)
POSTER (PUBLICITY)
POSTER (PUBLICITY)
POSTER (PUBLICITY)
TRAILER (PUBLICITY)
PROGRAMS a written or printed list for the audience that contains the events, performers, etc. in a public performance
PROGRAM COVER (BROADWAY)
TICKET Admission to the show. Information on the ticket includes the title of the play, name of the theater, date and time of performance, name of group performing, and the price.
TICKETS
TICKETS
TICKETS
HOUSE The area in front of the curtain (audience, lobby, etc.)
NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE – DETAILED Producer Director Technical Director Cast Music Director Choreographer Stage Manager Set Prop Sound Lighting Ticket Costume Program Manager Makeup Designer Publicity Manager House Manager Designer Designer Master/Mistress Designer Designer Manager Set Crew Prop Crew Sound Crew Light Crew Program Crew Makeup Crew Costume Crew Publicity Crew Ushers Ticket Crew Designers/Managers come up with the ideas/plan, Crew members make it happen!
NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE – BASIC Producer Director Technical Cast Music Director Choreographer Director Sets Makeup Designers/ Stage Manager Props Costumes Managers Sound Publicity Lights House Programs Tickets Crews
PRODUCER arranges the financing and management of a show ($$$$), hires everyone
DIRECTOR person responsible for bringing the whole production together (they have the “vision”), chooses the actors (casting)
DIRECTING SHREK: THE MUSICAL
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR in charge of technical aspects of construction and operation (makes sure all the tech designers/crews are doing what the director wants)
MUSIC DIRECTOR Person responsible for helping actors and the orchestra with the music, creates original music if needed
MUSIC SHREK: THE MUSICAL
CHOREOGRAPHER plans out the movement (dances, fights, etc.) for a show
CHOREOGRAPHER SHREK: THE MUSICAL
STAGE MANAGER assists the director during rehearsals, creates a prompt book (the show “bible” full of notes, cues, etc.), in charge backstage when the show opens
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