TECHNICAL (TECH) Shrek: THEATRE BASICS The Musical SCENERY - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

TECHNICAL (“TECH”) Shrek: THEATRE BASICS The Musical

SCENERY  curtains, backdrops, or any structures constructed to transform an empty stage into a suitable background for a play. Also referred to as the “set.”

LIGHTS  illumination of the theater by artificial light

SCENERY & LIGHTING SHREK: THE MUSICAL

PROPS  smaller items handled by the actors on stage

PROPS SHREK: THE MUSICAL

PROPS SHREK: THE MUSICAL

PROPS SHREK: THE MUSICAL

PROPS SHREK: THE MUSICAL

PROPS SHREK: THE MUSICAL

SOUND  artificially produced sound effects or music as well as the amplification of voices so they can be heard

SOUND SHREK: THE MUSICAL

COSTUMES  outfits, including accessories and undergarments, worn by an actor in a production

COSTUMES SHREK: THE MUSICAL

MAKEUP  when cosmetics, false hair, etc. are used to change the appearance of an actor

MAKEUP SHREK: THE MUSICAL

PUBLICITY  advertising a show so people will come to see it. Includes posters, newspaper articles, radio/TV interviews, trailers, etc.

POSTER (PUBLICITY)

POSTER (PUBLICITY)

POSTER (PUBLICITY)

POSTER (PUBLICITY)

TRAILER (PUBLICITY)

PROGRAMS  a written or printed list for the audience that contains the events, performers, etc. in a public performance

PROGRAM COVER (BROADWAY)

TICKET  Admission to the show. Information on the ticket includes the title of the play, name of the theater, date and time of performance, name of group performing, and the price.

TICKETS

TICKETS

TICKETS

HOUSE  The area in front of the curtain (audience, lobby, etc.)

NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE – DETAILED Producer Director Technical Director Cast Music Director Choreographer Stage Manager Set Prop Sound Lighting Ticket Costume Program Manager Makeup Designer Publicity Manager House Manager Designer Designer Master/Mistress Designer Designer Manager Set Crew Prop Crew Sound Crew Light Crew Program Crew Makeup Crew Costume Crew Publicity Crew Ushers Ticket Crew Designers/Managers come up with the ideas/plan, Crew members make it happen!

NON-PROFESSIONAL THEATRE ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE – BASIC Producer Director Technical Cast Music Director Choreographer Director Sets Makeup Designers/ Stage Manager Props Costumes Managers Sound Publicity Lights House Programs Tickets Crews

PRODUCER  arranges the financing and management of a show ($$$$), hires everyone

DIRECTOR  person responsible for bringing the whole production together (they have the “vision”), chooses the actors (casting)

DIRECTING SHREK: THE MUSICAL

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR  in charge of technical aspects of construction and operation (makes sure all the tech designers/crews are doing what the director wants)

MUSIC DIRECTOR  Person responsible for helping actors and the orchestra with the music, creates original music if needed

MUSIC SHREK: THE MUSICAL

CHOREOGRAPHER  plans out the movement (dances, fights, etc.) for a show

CHOREOGRAPHER SHREK: THE MUSICAL

STAGE MANAGER  assists the director during rehearsals, creates a prompt book (the show “bible” full of notes, cues, etc.), in charge backstage when the show opens