Theatrical occupations

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thumb|right|300px An actor (masculine/gender-neutral), or actress (feminine), is a person who act or adapt a character in a production. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), literally "one who answers". The actor's interpretation of a rolethe art of acting pertains to the role played, whether based on a real person or fictional character. This can also be considered an "actor's role", which was called this due to scrolls being used in the theaters. Interpretation occurs

thumb|Ben Jonson coined the term "playwright".

person who performs stunts

person in theatre or opera who prompts or cues actors or singers when they forget their lines or movements

person overseeing the mounting of a theatre production

someone who uses mime as a theatrical medium or in performance art

person who applies make-up, style and applies special effects make-up, prosthetic make-up

person responsible for leading teams in the artistic design and production of various kinds of visual art works

scientific study of theatrical phenomena from ancient times to the present day

company or studio that produces media

A dramaturge or dramaturg (from Ancient Greek δραματουργός – dramatourgós) is a literary adviser or editor in a theatre, opera, or film company who researches, selects, adapts, edits, and interprets scripts, libretti, texts, and printed programmes (or helps others with these tasks), consults authors, and does public relations work. Its modern-day function was originated by the innovations of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, an 18th-century German playwright, philosopher, and theatre theorist.

art and practice of creating sound tracks

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staff member who supports actors in sex scenes

person responsible for lighting on a stage

person responsible for acquiring, manufacturing, and/or overseeing accessories for a film, television or theatrical production

thumb|Show-girl (La ) in at Scala Theatre, Wagenstraat, The Hague; by [[Isaac Israëls, 1920s ]]

person or firm that oversees the staging of theatre productions

creation of theatrical or film scenery

a person who assists visitors by showing the way in a building or to correct seats. In religion, ushers are those who direct people to their seats in church and also assist in collection of offerings

thumb|right|200px|Print by Utagawa Kuniyoshi of actor with three Kuroko thumb|200px|Kuroko behind actors on stage are stagehands in traditional Japanese theatre, who dress all in black.

artistic leader of a cultural institution

female entertainers with multiple talents for singing, dancing, or acting

arranges the casting and performance of stunts for a film, TV, or stage production

A publicist is a person whose job is to generate and manage publicity for a company, a brand, or public figure – especially a celebrity – or for work or a project such as a book, film, or album. Publicists are public relations specialists who maintain and represent the images of individuals, rather than representing an entire corporation or business. Publicists are also hired by public figures who want to maintain or protect their image. Publicists brand their clients by getting magazine, TV, newspaper, and website coverage. Most top-level publicists work in private practice, handling multiple

occupation

painting for a theatrical stage production

performer who dances with or behind the lead performer

creation of clothing and accessories to signal aspects of character in film, television, or theatre

type of design

thumb|Stagehands after setting up equipment for a concert

person who operates technical equipment and systems in the performing arts and entertainment industry