Jobs in the Theatre

An overview of job titles and roles within the theatre.
Over the coming months this list will be expanded and developed with more detailed information.

See also Careers and Networking and Glossary of Technical Terms – Jobs.

Creative Team

  • Director
  • Producer
  • Designer
  • Musical Director

Director’s Office

  • Casting Associate

Actor-Related

Literary Department

Sourcing material to produce, developing playwrights and their work

  • Literary Manager 

Lighting – Show

  • Lighting Designer
  • Associate Lighting Designer / Assistant Lighting Designer
  • Production Electrician
  • Board Operator (aka LX Operator)
  • Followspot Operator
  • Moving Light Programmer
  • Moving Light Maintenance Crew
  • Rigger

The operators, riggers and crew can be collectively known as the lighting crew. 

Lighting – Theatre / Venue

  • Chief Electrician
  • Deputy Chief Electrician

Sound

Stage Management

  • Production Manager
  • Stage Manager
  • Deputy Stage Manager (DSM)
  • Assistant Stage Manager (ASM)
  • Crew

Wardrobe

  • Costume Designer
  • Costume Maker
  • Wig Maker
  • Wig Team
  • Cutter
  • Dresser
  • Stitcher
  • Textile Artist
  • Wardrobe Maintenance Team

Scenery

  • Scenic Designer
  • Scene Painter
  • Scenic Artist
  • Set Builder
  • Carpenter
  • Welder
  • Draughtsperson
  • Digital Artist

Automation

  • No. 1 Automation
  • No. 2 Automation

Administration

  • Chief Executive
  • Artistic Director
  • Building Operation Manager
  • Front of House Manager
  • Box Office Manager
  • Bar Manager
  • Accountant

Front of House

  • Ushers
  • Box Office Staff
  • Bar Staff
  • Catering Staff
  • Cleaners

Education Department

  • Programme Manager

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