THE 223 - Stage Management

 
Description
This course is an introduction to Stage Management. Each student will have the opportunity to stage manage their own short production, concentrating on the crucial organizational aspects of this theatrical component.

1. Outline the importance and complexity of the role of stage manager.
2. Organize rehearsal schedule.
3. Work closely with the director in establishing time-lines.
4. Establish a property list.
5. Manage cast and crew.
6. Record planned stage movement.
7. Execute and manage a production.
8. Manage their own mini-script with a completed prompt book as their goal.
9. Determine the work effort required to stage manage professional theatre.

1. Making things run smoothly
2. Characteristics of a good stage manager
3. Getting the play and understanding it
4. Scheduling and company rules
5. Getting acquainted with your theatre
6. Expediting auditions and readings
7. Budgeting
8. Rehearsal procedures, (keeping the cast on time)
9. Department and property management
10. Lighting, sound and cueing equipment
11. Supervision of shifts
12. Running the technical rehearsal
13. Running the show
14. Working with the House Manager, etc.

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