Download THEATRE PROFESSIONS PART 1

THEATRE PROFESSIONS
PART 1
DIRECTOR
• Job Description: A Theatrical Production Director visually interprets the script;
guiding the actors in vocal and physical direction and blocking the
movement on stage. They coordinate all of the creative aspects of the
production and prepare the show for opening.
• Median Salary: Up to $200,000+ per production.
• Locations: All over the globe and in any language.
• Types of jobs: Education, Community, Regional, Broadway, Restaurants,
Outdoor shows, Disneyland, and others
SKILLS AND
TRAINING
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Creative vision for “Big Picture”
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Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
preferred, not but required
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Knowledge of theatre and space
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Ability to coordinate with others
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Detail-oriented
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Experience as an actor and
technician is very helpful
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
• Job Description: Oversees all of the technical aspects of a play. He
coordinates the technical designers, manages the budgets and oversees
the quality and timeline of the technical work.
• Median Salary: Up to $100,000 per production.
• Skills and Training: Experience and knowledge in construction, lighting,
sound, and metals. College degree not required, but preferred. Must be
really good at math, engineering and budgeting. Most technical directors
start in theatre in a specific area (like set construction) and learn all of the
trades to move up in position.
STAGE MANAGER
• Job Description: Act’s as the director’s
representative. Handles all scheduling, runs
rehearsals, updates scripts, and stays on book for
lines and blocking. During the run of the show, the
stage manager calls all cues and is in charge of the
show.
• Median Salary: $250 - $2500 per week
• Skills and Training: College degree is useful and a
must for professional theatre. Practical training –
usually as an assistant stage manager first.
Knowledge of all aspects of theatre, personable and
detail oriented.
ACTOR
• Job Description: Performing in theatrical productions.
• Median Salary - $0 – millions
• Skills and Training: EXPERIENCE. College degree is required for professional theatre.
Must be able to memorize lines. Must be responsible and attend rehearsals, be in
good physical health, and easy to work with for directors. Most actors also get
specialized training in stage combat, fencing, dialects, singing, and dancing.
• Types of jobs: Educational, community, churches, regional, Broadway, summer
stock, touring companies, cruise lines, Disneyland, etc. It is generally not a regular 9
to 5 job.
SET DESIGNER
• Job Description: Creating the
set design for theatrical
productions.
• Median Salary: $3,300 per
production
• Skills and Training: Degree is
required in professional theatre.
Other places just need a
creative vision, ability to draw or
computer design skills, and
knowledge of staging, color, and
materials. Must be flexible and
work well with others.