Moana - Musical - Music

TASK 4. The importance of the crew

In theatre, the crew behind the stage are equally as important as the actors. From the list below research and write a definition of what the jobs involve, what learning is needed and where you would get a job.

Sound crew,

JOB	What do they do?		Where will I work?
Stage manager	They manage the stage and directs the people what to do on stage.		In musicals or stage performances.
Props	They manage all the props on the stage.		In musicals or stage performances.
The crew, responsible for making sure all the sound works throughout the stage.		Broadway, Stage performances & Musicals.
Lighting crew	They manage all the lighting throughout the performance.		Broadway, Stage performance & musicals.
Dressers	They are responsible for making sure every actor has a costume to wear on stage.		Broadway, Stage performances & Musicals.
Conductor	They guide people with instruments and make sure they are on the beat or on the right note.		Musicals, Stage performances & Broadway or schools.
Fight director/ choreographer	, They teach the actors how to dance to a specific song.		Musicals & Stage Performances.
Flyman	They work above the stage, adding and removing counterweights from the fly system arbors.		Stage performances & Musicals and Broadway.
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Wigs	They arrange all the wigs in the performance.		Broadway, Stage Performances & Musicals.
Stage electrician	They are responsible for the special effect during the musicals or performances.		Broadway, Stage Performances & Musicals.