stage management

A guide to stage management, looking at the three phases of mounting and performing a show, including pre-production, which covers research, the script, planning and organization, and auditions; the rehearsal process; and the performance; and offering insights into the organizational structure of some theaters.

Presents ideas and advice on stage management and theater administration, discussing the role of stage management, tasks for before and during rehearsals, the production week, effects, stage fights and weapons, financial control, marketing, and venue and front of house.

Explores over twenty different careers in technical theater including management, scenery, audio-visual, costumes, video and projection, engineering, and theatrical systems.

A guide to stage management, discussing what stage managers do; looking at the topics of preproduction, computers, first rehearsal, the rehearsal period, automation, load-in and technical rehearsals, previews and opening night, maintaining and running a show, and closing night and touring; and including career information.

Describes the procedures and responsibilities of stage management, discussing pre-production activities, rehearsals, the performance, safety, the challenges of theater life, and other topics; and includes a list of supplies, miscellaneous tips, and samples of a shift plot, a prop plot, and prompt script pages.

Provides information and advice on building and painting sets, costume, lighting, properties, and other aspects of staging.

Explains the role stage managers play in high school stage productions, describing how they help the actors, director, crew, and house manager ensure the show runs smoothly.