Stage Management

Working at the heart of theatre production, the stage management department is responsible for the smooth running of the show from day one of rehearsals to final curtain on the last performance. Stage Management examines, in depth, the roles and responsibilities of this indispensable team, including organizing rehearsals and performances, working with directors and designers to realise their creative ideas, and supporting the cast and other technical departments. This practical guide is packed with extensive example paperwork, top tips and industry terminology, offering expert guidance and advice on key tasks that can be achieved competently and with ease.

Working at the heart of theatre production, the stage management department is responsible for the smooth running of the show from day one of rehearsals to final curtain on the last performance. Stage Management examines, in depth, the roles and responsibilities of this indispensable team, including organizing rehearsals and performances, working with directors and designers to realise their creative ideas, and supporting the cast and other technical departments. This practical guide is packed with extensive example paperwork, top tips and industry terminology, offering expert guidance and advice on key tasks that can be achieved competently and with ease.

Now in its thirteenth edition, Stage Management is the comprehensive go-to manual on stage management in all theater environments. Revered as the authoritative resource for stage management for the past 50 years, this newly revised text is rich with practical resources, including checklists, diagrams, examples, forms, and step-by-step directions for each stage of a production. In addition to sharing their own expertise, Stern and Gold have gathered practical advice from working stage managers from Broadway, off-Broadway, touring companies, and regional, community, and 99-seat theaters. This new edition has been fully updated with new technology and best practices, including: Websites and apps for today’s stage management teams. Updated Equity rules and how/when to join the union. Updated safety and emergency protocols, including those for Covid. Normalizing diversity and inclusion. Comparisons with and explanations of UK terms and calling practices. New voices from practicing stage managers in text boxes and case studies scattered throughout the book. This practical guide is written for students of stage management as well as early career stage managers of all ages. The online resources include paperwork templates, downloadable checklists, suggested readings, and a list of over 500 internships and apprenticeships available across the United States in a variety of theatrical settings.

Now in its thirteenth edition, Stage Management is the comprehensive go-to manual on stage management in all theater environments. Revered as the authoritative resource for stage management for the past 50 years, this newly revised text is rich with practical resources, including checklists, diagrams, examples, forms, and step-by-step directions for each stage of a production. In addition to sharing their own expertise, Stern and Gold have gathered practical advice from working stage managers from Broadway, off-Broadway, touring companies, and regional, community, and 99-seat theaters. This new edition has been fully updated with new technology and best practices, including: Websites and apps for today’s stage management teams. Updated Equity rules and how/when to join the union. Updated safety and emergency protocols, including those for Covid. Normalizing diversity and inclusion. Comparisons with and explanations of UK terms and calling practices. New voices from practicing stage managers in text boxes and case studies scattered throughout the book. This practical guide is written for students of stage management as well as early career stage managers of all ages. The online resources include paperwork templates, downloadable checklists, suggested readings, and a list of over 500 internships and apprenticeships available across the United States in a variety of theatrical settings.