Jobs in the performing arts industry

These are a list of jobs involved in the world of performing arts that we looked at in the lesson other than being an actor:

Make Up Artist

Teacher - Dance, Singing, Drama, Music

Costume Designer

Set Designer

Lighting Designer

Director

Prop Maker

Location Finder

Artistic Director

Front of House

Presenter (TV, Cruise ship,  Stage)

Stage School Owner/Teacher

Special FX's

Camera Man/Woman

Caterer

Computer Graphics/Designer

Admin

Matron/ Assistant

Musical Theatre

PR

Events Management

Artist Management

Promotions

Choreographer

Stunt Person/double

Non performing role - Set Designer

A set designer is in charge of designing and creating the sets that appear in films, on television programmes as well as in the theatre. The role involves working and communicating with directors, producers, costume designers and other members of staff.  A theatre set should:

• suggest the style and tone of the whole production
• create mood and atmosphere
• give clues as to the specific time and place of the action
• offer creative possibilities for the movement and grouping of the actors

Set designers use different tools to communicate their ideas to the director and the other designers. These include:

• a rough sketch of the set in the preliminary phase
• floor plans drawn to scale showing from above the general layout of each set and the placement of the furniture and large props
• front elevations giving a view of the elements of the set from the front and showing details like windows or platforms
• miniature three-dimensional models showing how each set will look when finished.

Letter of application for Set Designer job:

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am applying for the position of set designer, which I saw listed on the National Youth Theatre website. I have worked for Questors Theatre for five years as an associate producer and as a senior set designer.

I have an excellent reputation, artistic skills, and a love of the performing arts industry. I have a strong eye for detail and great team working skills. I can transform a set with a number of different tools such as floor plans, front elevations and three dimensional models showing how each set will look when finished.

Moreover, I have attached some pictures of my past work and I would love to share these with you to represent my work to you visually.

Thank- you for your time and I look forward to hearing back from you shortly!

Kind regards,

Laura Youna