Stage Manager

• Choosing an efficient stage crew (in consultation with the committee), guiding and assisting them re: the requirements of their position, ensuring that all stage crew know exactly what to do.  This including the placement of props, sets, etc.  For example: taking photographs of placements, masking tape for placement of props and set.  This requires rehearsal with and without the cast.
  
• The measuring of the stage area that will be used before the first rehearsal begins and letting the Director know this measurement.
  
• Checking that everything on or relating to the stage is in working order prior to dress rehearsals. Making note of anything that is not and letting the Director know.
  
• Working out a Stage Manager’s rehearsal timetable in conjunction with the Director.
  
• If required by Director, recording all stage directions, moves, sound and lighting cues on the Director’s definitive script.
  
• Knowing the positioning of the stage settings/props on stage and where they are to be placed when not on stage.
  
• Displaying running sheets throughout the back stage area to alert the crew of scene changes.
  
• Maintaining an inventory of stage props.
  
• Checking props on the props table before and after each performance.
  
• Working in harmony with the actors as well as with the stage crew.
  
• All back stage crew are responsible for the efficient running of a show. 
  
• Re setting the stage after each performance.
  
• Checking with the front-of-house staff that the theatre is left clean and tidy.
  
• Checking that all dressing rooms and actors’ toilets are left clean and tidy.
  
• Supervising the bumping out after last performance. 
  
• Making out a Stage Manager’s Report at the end of the season regarding any problems, breakages, recommendations. This report is to go to the committee.