AHSTS Production Staff
When interviewing or applying for production staff positions, it's often helpful
to know what precisely we mean by a given title. Therefore, we present the
following list of production staff positions and the duties they usually fulfill. Note that every show is a different, and sometimes part of one person's job is taken up by someone else or is divided based on the work-load. You can click on a title for more details.
An Assistant Director is there to provide support to the Director and the Company, to do research, as well as run scenes and lines with actors when the Director is unable or unavailable.
Box Office
Box Office crew are responsible for all ticket sales during production runs.
Concessions
Concessions are responsible for insuring refreshments are available to our patrons before show time, during intermission, and after the show is finished.
Deputy Stage Managers works through all phases of the production to encourage the best from the cast, always being able to fill in for the Stage Manager when needed. They oversee props, manage backstage, coordinate the program, costumes and make-up.
The House Manager is responsible for running the Front of House during a performance. He/she is in charge of Ushers and of maintaining order and quiet in the lobby.
Light Board Operator
The Light Board Operator is responsible for running the lighting of a production.
Scenic Artist
The Scenic Artist is responsible for all painting of a set.
Sound Board Operator
The Sound Board Operator is responsible for running the sound of a production.
Spot Light Operator
The Spot Light Operator is responsible for running the spot light during a
production
The Stage Manager works through all phases of the production to encourage the best from the cast.
Usher
The Usher is responsible for working with the House Manager in the Front of
House during a performance, maintaining order and helping patrons.