Stage Manager
The stage manager is responsible to the producer.
Duties:
• Consults with the producer on the selection of assistant stage managers
• Attends all production meetings
• Auditions:
- Coordinates auditions with producer and director
• Preparation:
- Prepares lists and forms for distribution to the actors
- Prepares a preliminarily list of props
- Tapes out the set on the rehearsal hall floor
- Prepares the green room area
• Rehearsals:
- In cooperation with director sets up rehearsal schedule
- Responsible for the smooth running of rehearsals
- Ensures rehearsal props are available
- Ensures rehearsal space is safe and useable
• Maintains a neat, orderly and easily understandable prompt book
- Notes start time, break time, finish time of rehearsals
- Takes blocking notes, missed lines, entrances and exits
- Prepares and distributes daily production notes
• Tech Week:
- Organizes cue to cue and all technical rehearsals
- Responsible for calling all cues
- Oversees all backstage activities
- Ensures the show is running smoothly;
• After Opening:
- Responsible for maintaining the director’s vision throughout the run
- All production personnel and actors report to the stage manager
- Prepares and distributes performance reports
• Health and Safety:
- Ensures first aid kit is stocked
- Ensures all actors and crew know where all fire exits, fire extinguishers are located
- Posts health and safety information
- Liaises with front of house, calling fire/ambulance/police in case of emergency
- Responsible for evacuation of actors and crew in case of emergency
• Works closely with the director, producer and actors
Skills:
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Calm and helpful manner under pressure
• Ability to multi-task
• Sense of humor
• Knowledge of lighting and sound equipment
• First Aid training if possible
