The backstage glossary
Cast & CrewJob Title Decoder In amateur theatre, every backstage role comes with a title far grander than the job itself. Find your real role below and the job title you actually deserve.
The whole list, priced simply
1–9 units £15 each. 10+ units £10 each.
Pure typographic designs are printed in vinyl. Designs carrying a small illustration are printed in DTF.
Professional Face Changer Make-up artist / wigs
Hair Architect Wig and hair technician
Chief Enabler of Quick Changes Dresser
Emergency Trouser Technician Dresser, on a fast change
Stain Removal Specialist Wardrobe, after opening night
Fabric Hoarder in Chief Costume department
The One Who Paints It So It Looks Old Scenic artist
Keeper of the Sacred Prompt Copy DSM / stage manager
Chief Cat Herder Stage manager
Professional Panic Absorber Stage manager, show week
Line Finder General ASM / prompt
Keeper of the Go Button LX operator
Professional Mood Setter Lighting design
Blackout Specialist LX, six bars from the end
Feedback Exterminator Sound operator
Microphone Whisperer Sound, radio mic wrangling
Tape and Blutack Officer Sound, cable management
Certified Stalker Follow spot operator
Human Aim Assist Follow spot operator, alternate
The One Who Counts In Musical director
Note Police MD, rehearsal room
Chief Step Counter Choreographer
The Face of Calm Front of house
Smiling in a Waistcoat Front of house
Ticket Therapist Box office
Seat Allocator and Referee Box office, panto season
Herd Management Stewarding
Small Human Wrangler Chaperone
Chief Biscuit Distributor Chaperone
Chief Kettle Operator Refreshments
Interval Logistics Director Refreshments, the 15-minute rush
Purveyor of Convincing Nonsense Props
Custodian of the Rubber Chicken Props, panto
Chief Counterweight Officer Flys
Flat Pack Wrangler Set build
Sawdust Enthusiast Set build
Licensed Fire Person Pyro / effects
Hand Actor Puppet operator
Person Responsible for the Arm Puppet operator, alternate
Professional Fetcher Runner
Chief Tea Fetcher Runner, official title
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