* Stage Management

Question 1

The taking down of a show to go on tour or to store elsewhere.

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Load-out

Question 2

The take down of the set and disassemble the set after the run is over. Keep flats as flats.

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Strike

Question 3

The final rehearsals of the production with costumes.

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dress rehearsals

Question 4

have plenty of water, mints, snacks readily available for all actors during rehearsals.

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Hospitality

Question 5

Add extra gestures director did not put in production. Keep to business the director told you

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Stage business

Question 6

what happens each day, decide when to do a table reading, blocking, memorize lines, etc.

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Production Schedule

Question 7

props actors need to practice with (canes, hats, cigars, glasses, etc.)

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Rehearsal Props

Question 8

Take the cue sheets and copy them to this script as to when/where a cue is called per line.

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Cueing Script

Question 9

Tech rehearsal on stage WITHOUT the actors. To test, set & record all cues. 30 sec. shifts max.

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Dry Techs

Question 10

Hire designers and staff. (Light, sound, costumes, props, choreographer, etc.)

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Production staff

Question 11

Meet the actors for the first time; Need scripts. Get actor info; Happens before call backs.

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The Audition Process

Question 12

Either speeding up a known line, or slowing down lines they love.

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pacing

Question 13

Study 4 different parts; they go on if an actor is sick/ off. Know one big part & 3 small parts

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Understudies

Question 14

Designers list their cues for the show and show the stage manager, so they can call the show

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Cue Sheets

Question 15

Adding misn. lines not in the script; ‘also’ ‘uhs’, ‘hmm’, ‘like’, 'umm'.

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adlibbing

Question 16

Know the plot, theme, & style of the show. Know how the show flows.

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Analyzing the Script

Question 17

receive from set designer. Tape out (birds eye view) w/ colored spike tape on rehearsal floor.

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The Ground Plan

Question 18

Happens during scene change or first blackout in the show. Never enter when actors are on stage

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Late Seating

Question 19

This is the history of the show- when was it last done in your town, when was the first show.

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Production Analysis

Question 20

Never say good luck; Never whistle on stage; Never say Macbeth in theatre; Never say last line

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Backstage superstitions

Question 21

“x” means to cross; Clock or Cardinal Directions; DSR, DSC, DSL, SR, CS, SL, USR, USC, USL

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Blocking Notations

Question 22

more secretarial duties, helps with line calling, takes notes, deals more with actors.

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Assistant Stage Manager

Question 23

planning of day–intro, meet equality rep, meet producer & designers, lunch, read through, notes

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Agenda

Question 24

S.M. runs meetings; talks about all technical aspects of show with designers; held weekly.

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Production Meetings

Question 25

Good, Fast, Cheap. You can have two but not all three.

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Golden Rule of Theatre Production

Question 26

When you receive bio’s from everyone, type up a scene breakdown, list the date & time etc.

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Program Information

Question 27

first draft of script with all technical cues written in it during rehearsals

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Prompt Book

Question 28

SM must keep directors vision intact. Hold brush up rehearsals. Let actors know what to fix.

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Giving actors notes

Question 29

They approve calendar, script analysis, concept. They are the money. They are the final say so.

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Meeting the Producer

Question 30

Contains the actors, designers & crews name, address, phone #, email, & other important info.

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Contact Sheet

Question 31

unofficial opening, still a working rehearsal; to get an audiences reaction to the show.

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Previews

Question 32

Make sure set's not chipped or broken, gels not burned out, costumes not dirty or frayed, etc.

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technical maintenance

Question 33

Secretarial type duties; The first meeting in which you talk about breaks, calendar, show.

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Meeting the Director

Question 34

Legal documents that tell all about show. Problems with tech, audience reaction, acting notes.

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Performance logs

Question 35

Small light bulbs that let techies/actors know when to “GO” w/ a cue or entrance. SM Controls.

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Cue Lights

Question 36

Legal document with notes for actors & designers. Lets designers know about changes with tech.

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Rehearsal Report Forms

Question 37

Never “G-O” until the S.M. says “G-O”. Call “Stand by” 10 lines before. Quiet during standby.

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Calling Cues

Question 38

you must secure a place as soon as possible. Tape down your ground plan; get rehearsal props.

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The Rehearsal Space

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