Match the word (1-7) with its definition (a-g).

1)choreographer 2)fly men 3)prompter 4)house management 5)artistic director 6)stage designer 7)compere

a)the individual with the overarching artistic control of the theatre's production choices, directorial choices, and overall artistic vision b)the staff responsible for the maintenance and management of the theatre building itself c)a person who gives actors the opening words of each phrase a few seconds early d)a person in charge of the creation of theatrical scenery e)a group of people who operate a theatrical rigging system f)a person who combines movements into dances to be performed g)a person whose job is to introduce performers in a stage show

 

3. Find the English equivalents from the active vocabulary to the following words and word combinations:

оператор звукового пульта/ звукооператор, художник по звуку, рабочие сцены/монтировщики/монтажеры, балетмейстер, верховой, старший билетный кассир, технический директор, художник по костюмам/дизайнер костюмов, директор по костюмам, постановщик боевых сцен, участники спектакля (постановочная часть), светооператор, cлужба работы со зрителями/административно-хозяйственная часть, художник по свету, администратор театра, музыкальный руководитель, художественный руководитель, продюсер, театральный художник/художник – конструктор, помощник режиссёра, технический персонал, помощник режиссера по технической части.

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TranslatethefollowingsentencesfromRussianintoEnglish.

1) Гедеминас Таранда не только блестящий танцор, но и великолепный балетмейстер. 2) Он принадлежал к тому типу актеров-любителей, которые играют под суфлера. 3) Кто сейчас тренирует труппу? Балетмейстер сейчас гастролирует по Европе с другой труппой. 4) Развлекать публику является прямой обязанностью конферансье. 5) «Короля Лира» ставили разные режиссеры. 6) Сценограф решает вопросы построения сценического пространства. 7) Художник-постановщик совместно выполняет эскиз декораций, затем плоскостной эскиз переносится в трехмерное пространство. 8) Художник по костюмам в театре создаёт одежду для героев, он помогает актёрам в их перевоплощении.

 

Translate the following sentences from Russian into English.

1) Художественный руководитель - один из руководителей театральной компании, который определяет ее художественную и репертуарную политику, является главным художественным консультантом по всем постановкам данного театра, а также, как правило, режиссером ряда спектаклей. 2) Служба работы со зрителями – это служба театра, сотрудники которой занимаются продажей и проверкой билетов, проводят зрителей на свои места в зале, работают в буфете и продают сувениры. Также могут отвечать за содержание и обслуживание, (например, уборка, ремонт) театрального здания. 3) Продюсер – это лицо, ответственное за все аспекты создания и выпуска постановки, что, как правило, включает поиск источников финансирования, найм помещений, режиссера, творческой группы и других лиц. 4) Художник по звуку – это дизайнер, создающий звуковую среду спектакля и иногда ответственный за планирование, размещение и функционирование звукового оборудования. 5) Театральный художник – это художник, разрабатывающий дизайн и конструкции сценических элементов декораций.

 

Reading

7. Read Text 13 part 1. Match the headings (A-H) with the corresponding paragraphs (1-8).

A. Marketing manager

B. Chief executive

C. Finance and administration staff

D. Education and outreach staff

E. Development manager

F. Front of house and bar staff

G. Domestic staff

H. Box office staff

Translate the words in bold from the text.

TEXT 13. WHO WORKS IN A THEATRE?

Part 1.

The number and range of people who work in a theatre depends upon its size and type. Today, theatres can generally be divided into two types: a producing theatre or a presenting theatre, but some do both. Producing theatres have creative teams who develop productions. They include artistic directors, designers of sets, props, costume, lighting and audio-visual media, as well as musical directors and choreographers. Additional specialists are brought in when needed. In these theatres the performers are auditioned and rehearse under the artistic director. Presenting theatres, sometimes referred to as ‘receiving houses’, host visiting companies whose productions have been developed elsewhere. Both will have a core body of specialist staff, some with operational roles; others directly involved in presenting a show.

(1) ____________

He or she manages the theatre, ensuring everyone is focused on putting on shows, attracting and looking after audiences, and making the theatre a financial and artistic success. He or she oversees the planning of the theatre’s programmes and has overall responsibility for the theatre’s finances, staff and the building itself. They report to the theatre’s owners or trustees.

(2) ____________

His or her role is to promote and sell tickets. To do so, they manage all aspects of the theatre’s publicity and advertising material which includes fliers, posters, press adverts, brochures, newsletters and websites. They oversee their content, design and production and arrange distribution of all printed material. Sometimes, in smaller theatres, this role includes press and public relations.

(3)____________

Not all of a theatre’s income will come from ticket sales. Many rely on grants, donations, sponsorship and membership schemes. The development manager creates fundraising strategies, writes grant applications, seeks sponsorship and looks for commercial partnerships. They set up and maintain membership schemes and develop initiatives that encourage people to visit the theatre more frequently. Smaller theatres, unable to employ a permanent development manager, may recruit a temporary fundraiser.

(4)____________

They ensure the smooth running of the theatre’s finances and its business interests. As a business, a theatre has to attract enough income to cover its expenditure. Running a theatre requires careful financial management, as there are many risks. Being able to accurately make assumptions and forecasts about the income from ticket sales, the cost of productions, and the overheads of the theatre is very important. A theatre also needs to prepare financial accounts for its owners or trustees.

(5)____________

They are the interface between schools and communities and the theatre staff. They often explain the workings of the theatre to pre-booked groups as well as offering varied educational programmes. Some education departmentsqualed productions for youth and school groups, as well as offering placements and work experience opportunities for young people.

(6)____________

They sell tickets, either over the counter, phone or the internet, working during the day and early evening. Some larger theatres sell their tickets through an external agency which operates longer hours.

(7)____________

They are the public face of a theatre, and work according to its performance times. Staff include ushers or theatre hosts who greet the audience and direct them to their seats quickly and safely, or to the cloakrooms, toilets and bars. They also sell confectionary, programmes, souvenirs, merchandise and refreshments, an important source of income for a theatre. Their duties also include assisting less mobile members of the audience. All are trained in security and health and safety, including the safe and speedy evacuation of the theatre.

(8)____________

They maintain and clean the theatre each day and are required to work around performance times. Some work may be carried out during the night.