Theatre roles - AQATechnician and theatre manager

Theatre is a collaborative art form, with lots of people working together to move a play from page to stage.

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Technician and theatre manager

Technician

There are many different types of involved in theatre. They may be involved in the lighting, sound equipment and set. They may also operate technical equipment during a show, controlling lighting, sound or other aspects of the set, eg .

Theatre manager

A theatre manager is responsible for the team and is usually a permanent employee of a theatre building. They ensure the smooth running of a performance by looking after the audience.