An actor who prepares to perform a role that has already been cast just in case the original actor is unable to perform. Those actors who understudy a major part often have smaller roles in the same p [..]

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A person employed by the theatre to perform in one or more of the plays of the season. At the Globe, actors rehearse for approximately six weeks working with directors, designers and professionals spe [..]

The actor’s representative who helps the actor find auditions and work. The agent, not the actor, negotiates a contract with the theatre. This contract contains the agreement on both the actor’s wages [..]

A permanent position within the theatre infrastructure, the artistic director is responsible for all matters concerning the artistic output of the theatre.  Emma Rice is the current Artistic Director [..]

Some directors have an assistant director. They work very closely with the director and assist in any way that is appropriate. Each director tends to use the role of assistant director differently, th [..]

The roofed space above the stage where sound effects are created. It is from the attic that the actors would be lowered through the trap door onto the stage. It is also used as a rehearsal space, and [..]

When actors audition they have an informal chat with the interviewers and then usually perform two speeches. Whether an actor is hired can depend on the strength of this performance; however the direc [..]