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Roles

The Set Designer Is responsible for creating an appropriate performing space for the actors, both from the viewpoint of functionality (having suitable entrances as required by the script or director), and from the artistic appearance of the set (the decor/style). Some directors will have a very strong view about the overall design, whereas others will give their designers a greater input into creating the look of the show.

For best results, the Set Designer should work with the other designers to ensure the set design is consistent with the overall design ideas. A production will look a lot better if each designer is following a consistent thread and taking into account of the look and atmosphere being created by the other designers.

Shows in Cambridge vary as to whether the Set Designer also takes responsibility for the building and painting of the set, or if these jobs are organised by a separate Technical Director and/or Master Carpenter. You should discuss in early production meetings exactly where the boundaries of the Set Designer role lie and what you are prepared to do for any given production, so as to ensure that people can be added to the production team in these other roles as soon as possible, if they will be required.

Additional painters[edit]

For larger shows, the set designer shouldn't attempt to paint everything! Instead, it's common to appoint set painters. This can cover more advanced painting of landscapes and complex backdrops, or simpler tasks such as painting items of set.

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Set Designer Vacancies

🎭 The Laramie Project is looking for SET DESIGNERS! 🎭
The Laramie Project – The Cambridge Union Society and Pembroke Players
19:00, Sat 15th – Sun 16th February 2025 at The Cambridge Union Society
Lent Week 3 to Week 4

After over 10 years and alongside the play's 25th anniversary, The Laramie Project is returning to Cambridge. Join us this LGBTQ+ History Month in staging this seminal piece of queer theatre here in Cambridge! We're looking for Set Designers :

Contact Izzy (il347), Wilf (wgbo2) and Chris (cl986) before 10th Jan 2025 23:59 for more details.

Evam Indrajit is looking for a Prod and Tech Team!!
Evam IndrajitPembroke Players
19:30, Tue 25th February – Sat 1st March 2025 at Pembroke New Cellars
Lent Week 5

Evam Indrajit is looking for Producers , Assistant Directors , Technical Director , Set Designers , Publicists , and Costume Designers  to bring this absurdist play to life!

Contact Contact Aryan at am3228@cam.ac.uk before 11th Jan 2025 00:00 for more details.

'Not for a Cat' is looking for a Prod and Tech Team!
Not for a CatLMP
19:00, Sat 5th April 2025 at Palmerston Room, St John's College
Easter Vacation

'Not for a Cat' is looking for an Assistant Director , Set Designer , Lighting Designer , Sound Designer  and Welfare Representative!

Contact Eliza: eo390@cam.ac.uk before 20th Jan 2025 11:59 for more details.

Wild Swimming is looking for a PROD TEAM
Wild Swimming
19:30, Tue 11th – Sat 15th February 2025 at Pembroke New Cellars
Lent Week 3

Roles available: Producer  Costume Designer  Lighting Designer  Set Designer  Welfare Officer

Contact Email pg544@cam.ac.uk and jc2394@cam.ac.uk before 19th Jan 2025 00:00 for more details.

A Vanishing Act is looking for Production Roles
A Vanishing Act
19:00, Wed 19th – Sat 22nd March 2025 at Corpus Playroom
Lent Week 8

A Vanishing Act is the main show at the Corpus Playroom during week 8 of Lent Term. It is a tragicomedy depicting the tale of two strange men stuck in the doldrums amidst their quest to find a missing boy. It is a unique and original work with a lot of room for creativity. We are looking for a Producer , Set Designer , Sound Designer  and Lighting Designer /Operator

Contact dpf31@cam.ac.uk before 14th Feb 2025 00:00 for more details.