STAGE MANAGER

A

stage manager

acts as the central nervous system of a theatrical production, concert, or live event

, bridging the gap between the director's creative vision and the technical and acting teams.

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Core Responsibilities

• Pre-Production: Build schedules, contact sheets, and master calendars, and mark up rehearsal rooms using floor plans. [1, 2, 3]
• Rehearsals: Track actor blocking, record line notes, manage props and furniture, and distribute daily rehearsal reports. [1, 2, 3]
• Tech Week & Performances: Maintain the official "prompt book" (the master script containing every cue, movement, and technical element), run technical rehearsals, and "call" cues for lights, sound, and stage crew during live shows. [1, 2, 3, 4]
• Show Quality Control: Act as the guardian of replicability once a production opens, ensuring every performance matches the intended standard. [1]

Key Skills & Traits

• Organization: Proficient in scheduling, timeline tracking, and using production software.
• Communication: Clear, calm information flow between directors, designers, actors, and technicians.
• Adaptability: Calm under pressure when managing live backstage chaos or unexpected prop/tech failures