The producer
Staging a theatrical production begins with the producer. The producer may be an individual, a group of individuals, or a theatre company. The producer has overall responsibility for the entire show. His or her main duties include one or more of the following: (1) acquiring a script, (2) raising money to finance the show, (3) obtaining a theatre, (4) assembling a creative team to stage the production, and (5) keeping financial records.
The director
In the modern theatre, the director is responsible for the artistic effectiveness of the production as a whole. …
