Activity 3

Matching exercise

Match the role description to the role.
Oversees all technical aspects of the play.
Coordinates set builders, lighting technicians and sound technicians during ‘bump in’.
Selects cast for the play.
Guides actors during the play rehearsals.
Interprets the script.
Draws sketches of the set.
Uses a computer aided drawing program to make scale plans of sets.
Interprets the director’s ideas on the physical appearance of the set.
Organises stage crew.
Deals directly with directors.
Calls the show.
Keeps the prompt book up to date.
Has an ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Is a good team worker.
Moves props, scenery and set elements on and off stage.
Reads scale drawings of the set and makes them a physical reality.
Has a range of skills including carpentry and metal work.
Is often a tradesman with an interest in theatre.
Excellent administrative and business skills.
Coordinates production schedules.
Assists with the resolution of conflicts between production areas.
Have skills in painting and decorating.
Paints backdrops and scenery from plans provided by the set designer.
Researches the time period and geographical position of the play.
Follows plans from the set designer.
Constructs hires or buys props for the play.