ABSTRACT
In any profession it is important to understand the hierarchy you are dealing with. It is also important to understand the roles available and the duties and expectations of these roles. Without a strong understanding of this, it is harder to know what personal goals to set and how to achieve those goals. It is also important to understand the positions and the expectations of each position so that lines can be established that are not crossed. Theatrical sound definitely has a hierarchy and roles that are well defined. There are times when several roles can merge into one, but there are often times when the positions are isolated and defined. There are times when there is only one position, which really simplifies the hierarchy, but the reality on Broadway is a pretty structured set of roles with an established chain of command. Knowing and understanding this structure can be crucial to success in the business.
