STAGE MANAGER

A Stage Manager supports and organises all the different teams involved in the day-to-day running of a theatre production from rehearsals right through to performances and then post-show. They liaise and communicate with the full company and organise each team to ensure the smooth running of a production.

· Create and set up rehearsal schedules

· Managing furniture and props

· Arrange costume and wig fittings

· Liaise with all theatre departments and collate information

· Create a prompt script compiled with notes on Actors’ cues and requirements for props, lighting and sound

· Make alterations to the set and props between scene changes

· Cue the lighting and Sound Technicians

· Manage the backstage and onstage area during performances

· Call Actors for rehearsals and performances

· Maintain props, furniture and set during the run