Technical stage manager

Also called: TSM

Runs the backstage technical side: set builds, fit-ups, changeovers and crew. Mostly a UK role.

Stage managersCrew

Technical directorThe person who turns the set design into something buildable and safe, and runs the build crew.
Production managerThe person who runs the budget, schedule and logistics for everything physical: set builds, crews, load-in and strike.

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