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Performance

Those who are featured on stage, as well as those who prepare actors and productions for the stage – often requiring an understanding of acting, dancing, and/or singing.

A

Actor

The ACTOR is the most familiar face of the production for the audience and performs one or more roles in a show, as outlined by the Director and other members of the creative team. The ACTOR defines live theater by performing a character who brings a story to life with the help of staging, costumes, makeup, sets and lighting.

C

Conductor

CONDUCTORS drive the music of a production by maintaining the MUSIC DIRECTOR’s vision, leading the pacing of the music, and even teaching the music to new performers and musicians.

D

Dance Captain

The DANCE CAPTAIN leads the dancers in rehearsals and warm ups and ensures that the choreography is maintained at each performance.

F

Fight Captain

A FIGHT CAPTAIN maintains the intention and safety of the fight choreography for a show.

M

Musician

The MUSICIAN brings live music to Broadway audiences as a member of the orchestra.

S

Swing

A SWING is an off-stage member of the cast that learns many different ensemble and principal roles.

T

Teaching Artist

A TEACHING ARTIST is a professional artist who has a dual career in education.

U

Understudy

An UNDERSTUDY is a member of the ensemble or a principal performer who memorizes the lines, vocals, blocking, and choreography for another principal role or a leading ACTOR’S role.