Monday, 16 August 2010

Other roles behind the wings..

Some recognition of other roles that I haven't mentioned much about:
  • Prop Maker -  They do what it says on the tin. They make the props! Which is not as easy as it sounds, making something look realistic and to do exactly what the director wants it to do, and for the actor who uses it (if the do) are comfortable with it, can be very difficult.
  • Costume - One of the most tedious jobs backstage, as you can end up making the same costume for about 50 cast members. We had to make 30 muchkin suits for the Wiz and 'personalise' them all..
  • Make-up - This makes sure the actor can be seen on stage. You have to put make-up onto EVERY actor.. effort.
  • Sound-on-stage - Mic-ing up all the actors who need them. Sometimes this can be a BIG responsibility.as if someone is having a quick change AND needs a mic, you have to be very good at mic-ing people up. Also, you have to look after the mics, if they break YOU are blamed!

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