Actors' NET of Bucks County Volunteer Job Descriptions

For more detailed information on all job descriptions, please review the Actors' NET Job Descriptions Policy and Procedure Manual(PDF).

Accountant/Bookkeeper
They are the bookkeepers of the production. They are responsible for recording all of the income and outgo for the production. They usually, as a means of error-checking and preserving integrity, will not actually handle any of the money but will only record information that they are given in standard accounting formats.

Assistant Stage Managers
Responsible for assisting with paperwork, prompting, and the rehearsal props preset; during production, the assistant stage manager may coordinate backstage traffic while the stage manager is in the booth. In emergency situations, the assistant stage manager’s familiarity with the play makes them an ideal pinch-hitter for lighting or sound operators.

Box Office Manager / Assistant
The box office manager recruits, orients, and trains the box office staff involved in daily communications, public relations, marketing, financial transactions, and accounting for all ticket sales.

Choreographer
The choreographer is responsible to the director for the creation of all dance movement for the production.   The choreographer schedules dance rehearsals and teaches the cast members how to execute the choreography.  Auditions the dancers and may make recommendations to the director for casting. 

Construction Manager / Master Carpenter
The Set Construction Supervisor is the person responsible for taking the drawings and plans provided by the Set Designer and creating the finished set, as well as arranging for and over-seeing the personnel needed to run set changes for the show. Sometimes the Set Designer assumes the responsibilities of the Construction Supervisor.

Costume Construction
Works with the costume designer to build (sew) costumes according to the designers drawings and to fit
the actor playing the part.

Costume Designer
Oversees all of the different elements involved in creating the clothing worn by the actors in a production … design, construction, rentals, fittings, ward- robe run, maintenance and strike. Sometimes the costumer will assign specific areas, such as wardrobe, to other individuals but still remains responsible for the show’s costuming overall.

Costume Manager
Oversees all of the costumes for a show from the time the production moves into the theatre until strike. Sometimes the show’s costumer might assume these responsibilities in addition to designing and constructing the costumes.

Director of Marketing/Fundraising
The individual in charge of all earned-income initiatives. Direct market research; creates marketing plans; hires all marketing-related staff; recommends income goals; supervises key staff; collaborates with development/fundraising efforts in communications, publications, and image building; and is responsible for meeting budgeted goals.
Reports to managing director.

Dresser
Work during a production helping with costume changes. Have costume ready in designated place, help untie, unzip, unbutton old costume and put on new one. Sometimes costume changes happen in 10 seconds! Or in the dark!

Facilities Manager
The Facilities Manager is responsible for facility maintenance and upkeep, scheduling rehearsal space, general knowledge of sound and light boards or willingness to learn.

Fight Choreographer
Designs any fighting sequences so that they look realistic, are safe and fit the time period being portrayed. (sword fights, fist fights, children’s squabbles)

Front of House Manager
The Front of House Manager is responsible for all activities in the audience (house), the foyer and grounds of the theatre. Ensures that the house, its foyer and washrooms are maintained cleanly and securely in accordance with any fire and safety codes.

Guest Director
The Director is responsible for developing an artistic vision for the production and overseeing the creation of that vision onstage. The Director sets the overall tone for the way in which the production is put together and the way its process is perceived by others.

Historian
The Historian assists in the compilation and maintenance of NET production history records for the web site and marketing materials.

Lighting Designer
Collaborates with director on establishing a lighting design, color scheme and develops lighting plot for the production.

Lighting Operator
Executes the light designer's lighting plot during technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals and performances. Also ensures lighting equipment is operational prior to each performance.

Membership Services Manager
The Membership Services Manager maintains mailing lists, phone lists, and other contact lists. Works with Managing Director and provides assistance to fundraising and marketing committees. Oversees general membership communication activities.

Music Director
The music director is responsible to the director for all musical aspects of the production.

Publicist
Plans and implements a media strategy that incites interest and excitement in the public through posters, promotional flyers and advertisements.

Programs/Brochures Coordinator
The Programs/Brochures Coordinator is in charge of the task of producing a program for the audience that is informative and pleasing to the eye. He/she answers to the Producer but communicates with the directors and Publicity Manager on the content and look of the program.

Properties Manager
The Properties Manager builds, borrows, rents props or furnishings based on drawings prepared by the set designer.

School Outreach Coordinator
The School Outreach Coordinator usually has split responsibilities on the artistic and management side of the theatre.  Actually, the School Outreach Coordinator needs to make sure that all educational initiatives are in line with the artistic mission and goals of the theatre, and that the artistic director is involved in/or signs off on all artistic decisions.  On the management side, the director of education assists in attracting new audiences, nurturing all audiences, and adding to the bottom line of earned-income development.  Reports to the artistic director and the managing director/director of audience development.

Set Construction Crew
Constructs the scenery and special effects under the direction of the Technical Director and Master Carpenter.

Show Producer
Coordinates and is responsible for all aspects of production, both technical and artistic.

Sound Designer
Collaborates with director on establishing a sound design (effects, soundscapes, ambient music) and develops a complete sound plot for the production.

Sound Operator
Executes the sound designer's sound plot during technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals and performances. Also ensures sound equipment is operational prior to each performance.

Stage Painting Manager
The Stage Painting Manager is responsible for painting set elements under the direction of the Set Designer, but the Master Painter often has the freedom to choose many of the design elements.

Stage Manager
The Stage Manager is the person who assists the director through the entire production period and assumes total responsibility for the show as it moves into the theatre for final rehearsals and performances. The Stage Manager also is ultimately responsible for the safety of all people involved in the production. Consults with producers on selection of assistant stage manager(s). Attends all production meetings. Gathers cast and crew schedule conflicts, generates email distribution list for the production. Prepares and maintains prop list for production. Tapes out the set design on the stage. In cooperation with director, sets up the rehearsal schedule. Responsible for smooth running of rehearsals. Ensures that all props are available and that the rehearsal space is clean and safe.

Technical Director
The Technical Director organizes and costs the technical needs of the show. Supervises, coordinates and balances the technical needs of the director and designers. Manages and directs the crew and technicians up to the final dress rehearsal. Attends production meetings and first rehearsal. Attends other rehearsals as available. Supervises load-in and set-up. Conducts a tour of theatre and on-stage set for cast and crew. Attends techinical rehearsals and dress rehearsals. Works within a budget.

Ushers
Direct Audience members to their seats, collect tickets, greet people, solve minor Customer problems.

Volunteer Coordinator
The Volunteer Coordinator, under the direction of the Managing Director, will manage and supervise all volunteer personnel. The coordinator will recruit, interview, and schedule NET volunteers, place and schedule all personnel at the theater including ushers, merchandise, information, administrative, membership, guest and hospitality assistants.

Webmaster
The webmaster is in charge of maintaining Web sites for the NET on the World Wide Web. This is a job that requires a wide range of skills and abilities, since the webmaster must do much more than simply write computer codes or update links to other Web sites. The webmaster is ultimately responsible for ensuring that a Web site is easy to navigate and that it addresses the needs of the client and its customers.

For more detailed information on all job descriptions, please review the Actors' NET Job Descriptions Policy and Procedure Manual(PDF).