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Roles in Stage Production

The document outlines the basic roles involved in a play production, including the producer, director, playwright, set designer, lighting designer, costume designer, sound designer, production manager, technical director, choreographer, and makeup designer. Each role has specific responsibilities that contribute to the overall artistic vision and execution of the performance. Additionally, it suggests scheduling a class outing to experience live theater and provides guidelines for students to observe and react to the play.

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Roles in Stage Production

The document outlines the basic roles involved in a play production, including the producer, director, playwright, set designer, lighting designer, costume designer, sound designer, production manager, technical director, choreographer, and makeup designer. Each role has specific responsibilities that contribute to the overall artistic vision and execution of the performance. Additionally, it suggests scheduling a class outing to experience live theater and provides guidelines for students to observe and react to the play.

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Basic Roles that Most Plays Require

PRODUCER The person who takes the play fro mere concept to an actual
presentation. He or she choose all the team members and
assigns them their functions, and oversees the casting of the
actors and actresses for he different roles.

DIRECTOR Is the overall artistic coordinator of the entire production. Like a


conductor of an orchestra, he or she has a vision of the desired
total effect and impact of the performance.

PLAYWRIGHT For a script intended for stage performance, the writer of the
script is more specifically called a playwright. The initial concept
or plot may be original, and then developed into a play script is
more script. Or it may be based on an existing story or another
play which the playwright will then adapt to present in a new
way.

SET DESIGNER The concept and creation of the physical stage is the task of the
set designer. He or she builds the set (or sets) that will simulate
the world that the play’s characters are supposed to live in.
LIGHTING DESIGNER Coordinating closely with the set designer is the
lighting designer. Lighting is critical in designing the
mood of each scene in the play, highlighting a
dramatic moment, signaling the entrance of a
character, focusing attention on a specific spot on
stage, or even providing the blanket of darkness for
set and prop changes.

COSTUME DESIGNER The actors and actresses must look believable in their
roles and much of this is owed to the costume designer.
He/She studies the general setting (time and place) that
the play is meant to take place in, as well as each
character in the script.

SOUND DESIGNER Similar to the lighting designer, the sound designer serves
a vital role in creating and enhancing the atmosphere of
the performance
PRODUCTION Coordinating all the complex behind-the-scenes details
MANAGER of staging a play is the production manager
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Shadows the play’s director throughout the entire
production process.
•is included in the production team
•he/she not only plans out all the
CHOREOPGRAPHER dance steps to suit the music, but
also rehearses the actor until they
are able to perform the dance
skillfully – while remaining “in
character” on stage.

MAKEUP As the costume designer deliberates


DESIGNER on the characters’ main attire, the
makeup designer is brought in to plan
the hairstyles and makeup to
complement the costumes.
“EXPERIENCING THEATER”
If possible, schedule a time within
Q4 for the class to watch a live play.
Depending on what is available or
accessible in your area within that
period, any of the following may be
considered:
1. Instruct the students to watch the play very
attentively. Have them observe how the plot
is developed and take note of the artistic
elements and principles used.
2. Have them write a reaction paper using the
following outline:
Title of the play Scriptwriter Director
Stage Designer
Setting
Main Characters

Main story line (a 1-paragraph summary)

Personal reaction

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