THE 223 - Stage Management

 
Description
In this course, students are introduced to stage management. They each stage manage their own short production, focusing on the essential organizational skills of this theatrical role. Students experience first-hand the coordination needed between directors, designers, casts and crews. Practical experience managing an onstage production provides students with insight into the pivotal role of the stage manager from pre-production planning through performance.

1. Outline the role of a stage manager.
2. Organize a rehearsal schedule.
3. Collaborate with the director on all aspects of the rehearsal process and performances.
4. Create a property list.
5. Manage a cast and crew.
6. Record planned stage movement.
7. Execute a stage production.
8. Construct a prompt book.
9. Identify the requirements to stage manage a professional theatrical production.

 Listed Topics

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. Runing the show
14. House manager and other theatrical personnel

• Communication

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