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Stage Management

Stage Management. History . Relatively new Don’t have exact date on beginning of the position Concept date back to Shakespeare and Moliere period, but no record of what they actually do Starts to take the term in 18 th and 19 th centurary. What does a stage manager do?.

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Stage Management

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  1. Stage Management

  2. History • Relatively new • Don’t have exact date on beginning of the position • Concept date back to Shakespeare and Moliere period, but no record of what they actually do • Starts to take the term in 18th and 19thcenturary

  3. What does a stage manager do? Keeps communication open between director and designers Usually starts months before rehearsal process. Attending meeting with director and designers to take notes and build up schedules to carry the production through completion

  4. Regional differences • structure of a stage management team depends on the type and size of the production. It can consist of stage manager (overseeing the running of the show), deputy stage manager, and assistant stage manager. A fringe theatre show may employ one stage manager to carry out the tasks of an entire team, whereas a west end theatre show in London might employ multiple ASMs. • Generic title that may be applied to anyone who performs stage management function

  5. Wrap up! • prepared and organized • Know the contacts • Take good notes and give good notes • Know the blocking and abbreviation • know the technology

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