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Directors
Assistant Directors
Choreographers
Dance Captains
Music Director
Rehearsal Pianist
Conductor
Pit Musicians
Technical Directors
Lighting Designer
Audio Technician
Costume Designers
Make-up Artists 
Props Master
Set Designer
Production Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Managers
Run Crew


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DIRECTOR

A theatre director is responsible for the whole creation of the show. They are involved in the whole process, which means they go through pre-production (storyboard, cast-list, budget etc) all the way through to post-production (everything is finalised). Theatre directors work with every department in the creation of a performance to go through live to an audience. These departments include the creative team, which include the composer, lyricist and the librettist; the performers themselves, which include actors, singers and dancers; and lastly and most important the PRODUCTION team, which include choreographers, dance captains, conductors, technical directors, lighting designers, production stage manager and much more. In order to run everything smoothly, directors normally arrange a certain type of strict discipline, which means, for example, actors need to learn their lines by a specific date, and set designers need to prepare their set plans also by a specific date. As doing these jobs, other jobs include programming and budgeting, breaking down scripts or musical scores, attending production meetings, holding auditions for actors and help publicising the production. The salaries and conditions become very different depending on the length of the production and what type of contract it is for the director (freelance, repertory, touring etc.). According to Prospects (website), a theatre director for a full length play should receive a minimum fee of £1,439 and also weekly rehearsal payments of £440. Freelance directors can command a minimum fee of £2,300, and a weekly fee of £430 to £520. At the beginning of a production, a director is always given a contract to help sign them on to a particular project. Similar to actors, directors may negotiate their own contracts and salaries, or they can employ agents to deal with the contract on their behalf. Theatre directors normally belong to the trade union Equity, which provides insurance and legal assistance outside or inside the working environment. There are disadvantages when it comes to becoming a theatre director. The work can be highly stressful and frustrating, either because actors do not know their lines or deadlines are not met but also it is rewarding as you can get to work with brand new people and maybe even celebrities. A degree is not essential in becoming a professional director, neither do you need a postgraduate course. The one main thing that is needed to become a director is EXPERIENCE. The main advice is to get as much experience as you can in the business. They can be from being an actor, assistant director, designer, producer, stage manager or writer. Directors normally get these type of experiences from amateur or fringe theatre productions. Some directors consider forming their own theatre companies, which is also a great way to learn about the directing process and stages and how to work with actors and other members of the production team. Many theatre directors don't need any formal training. Some directors go to drama school and study an MA in theatre or drama directing to gain a lot more experience at what it takes and the pressure of what a normal director would normally go through. Developing a career in theatre directing is extremely difficult if the right amount of experience is not there, a theatre director would have to stand out and develop a big reputation and credits. London may be very difficult to direct as it has a very extensive list of theatres. Some directors tend to work in a environment where there isn't that much pressure as there would be. These environments would be in children's theatre, community theatre, education, fringe theatres and even prisons.

http://www.prospects.ac.uk/theatre_director_job_description.htm - Job Description of a Theatre Director

http://www.prospects.ac.uk/theatre_director_salary.htm - Salaries and Conditions

http://www.prospects.ac.uk/theatre_director_entry_requirements.htm - Becoming a Director

http://www.prospects.ac.uk/theatre_director_training.htm - Training

http://www.prospects.ac.uk/theatre_director_career_development.htm - Developing a Career as a Theatre Director

http://www.prospects.ac.uk/theatre_director_vacancy_sources.htm - Employers