Stage Manager

DESCRIPTION: The stage manager acts as the main source of information; connecting all the components necessary to create a production. The SM runs auditions, rehearsals, deals with actor conflicts, works in partnership with the director, and communicates all issues or changes that occur during the rehearsal process to designers and other production staff. The SM needs to know everything about the production and has an enormous responsibility. Once the show opens it is in the hands of the Stage Manager. 

REPORTS TO: Director and Production Manager 

EXPECTATIONS: The Stage Manager will be mentored by a faculty member and is responsible for reading and following the procedures as outlined Stage Management Handbook (in the Appendices) to enable continuity and efficiency. 

• Creates, maintains, and distributes contact sheets, show running paperwork, rehearsal and performance reports 

• Keep show calendar and call board information updated 

• Run all rehearsals and performances 

PRODUCTION TIMELINE

9 Weeks Before Opening: Play Discussion

General Auditions, Callbacks, Casting/Role Assignment Meeting, Role Offers

5 Weeks Before Opening (and ongoing) Production Meeting

4 Weeks Before Opening: Company Meeting/First Rehearsal

Attend rehearsals and issue reports as outlined in the Stage Management Handbook

1 Week Before Opening: Final rehearsals, Paper Tech, Looks & Levels, Q2Q

Week of Opening Tech, Dress Rehearsals, Performances