Stage management

The book offers readers a practical manual on how to stage manage in all theatre environments. Revered as the authoritative resource for stage management, this text is rich with practical resources, including checklists, diagrams, examples, forms and step-by-step directions. In addition to sharing his own expertise, Stern has gathered practical advice from working stage managers of Broadway, off-Broadway, touring companies, regional, community, and 99-seat Equity waiver theaters. In its 11th edition, the book is now fully in color and updated to include new information on Equity contracts, social media applications in stage management, and working with high school productions.

"A Focal Press book"--Cover.

Chapter 1. Making things run smoothly -- Chapter 2. Characteristics of a good stage manager. Attributes of good stage managers ; Communication/management skills ; Effective committee work -- Chapter 3. Getting the play and understanding it. The promptbook ; Understanding the script ; Plots ; Area lighting diagrams ; Entrances and exits ; Pronunciation questions ; Special effects -- Chapter 4. Scheduling and company rules. The master calendar ; Staff meetings ; Rehearsal schedules ; Company rules ; The callboard -- Chapter 5. Getting acquainted with your theatre. Who does what? ; Personal equipment for stage managers ; Stage diagrams ; Diagram of lighting instruments ; Information packets -- Chapter 6. Expediting auditions and readings. Working with actors ; Accepting résumés ; Controlling scripts ; Obtaining information ; Controlling forms ; Preparing a cast list ; Conducting the deputy election ; First cast meeting or read-through -- Chapter 7. Budgeting -- Chapter 8. Rehearsal procedures. Working with the director during rehearsal ; Preset diagrams ; Rehearsals away from your stage ; Your rehearsal call ; Rehearsal duties ; Keeping track of rehearsals ; Accident prevention and r…