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Stage Manager
Stage managers plan and coordinate rehearsals and
performances, including supervision of the plotting and
rehearsal of technical cues, props, stage elements and moving
scenery.
A stage manager may perform the following tasks:
- analyse and interpret the script, plans, models and
designs for all relevant technical and production
information
- talk with management, designers and the director to
determine requirements for rehearsal and performance
- undertake administrative functions including
prioritising tasks and determining production resources such
as time, finance, personnel and physical space
- prepare for rehearsals and obtain all necessary
resources, such as props, costumes and settings
- prepare and distribute all necessary rehearsal,
production and performance documentation
- prepare the prompt copy, which defines actors' calls and
movements, technical cues, stage elements, props and moving
scenery, and front-of-house communications
- organise the rehearsal space and process, including
final transfer to the theatre
- supervise and direct backstage staff and members of the
stage management team
- give cues for lights, sound, cast entrances, moving
scenery and other performance elements
- make sure production resources are stored safely.
Stage managers work in all types of live performances. They
work closely with production departments, management, the
creative team and the performers. Stage managers may be
required to travel extensively. Hours of work are long and
include nights and weekends.
Required Skills - Stage Manager
- practical
- artistic flair
- authority and tact
- able to work as part of a team
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