Stage Management Basics

A Primer for Performing Arts Stage Managers

Emily Roth, Jonathan Allender-Zivic, Katy McGlaughlin

• Verlag: Routledge
• Jahr: 2021
• ISBN:
  9781000482898
• Auflage: 2
• Thema: Medios de comunicación y artes escénicas
• Thema: Dirección y producción teatrales

Stage Management Basics, second edition, offers a deep dive into the basics of stage management for theatre, dance, and opera productions.

Without assuming any intrinsic prior knowledge of the theatrical field and its associated, specialized terminology, this book covers every aspect of stage management, from reading a script, meeting with a director and theatre staff, and running auditions to communication best practices and opening night protocol. This new edition features brand new chapters on opera, dance, and unions, information on working with intimacy and fight directors, updated tips and tricks, and vibrant color images.

Using simple language and detailed explanations, this book is the perfect primer for the beginning stage management student.

The companion website contains blank form templates, chapter comprehension tests, a suggested reading list, glossary flashcards, and more.

Contents

1. Lists of Figures
2. Acknowledgments
3. Foreword
4. What's New in Edition Two
5. Introduction
6. ONE Traits of a Stage Manager
   1. Organization
   2. Attention to Detail
   3. Timeliness
   4. Efficiency
   5. Communication
   6. Compassion
   7. Confidence
   8. Assertiveness
   9. Poise
   10. Adaptability
   11. Neutrality
   12. Diplomacy
   13. Discretion
   14. A Sense of Humor
   15. Understanding Personality
   16. Self-Care
   17. Personal Fulfillment in Your Work
7. TWO The Theatre
   1. Theatre Configurations
      1. Proscenium
      2. Thrust
      3. Arena
      4. Blackbox
      5. Site-Specific or Environmental
      6. Outdoor Theatre
   2. Stage Directions
   3. Tour of the Theatre
   4. Important Rooms and Features
      1. The Stage (Performance Space)
      2. The House
      3. Scene Shop
      4. Costume Shop
      5. Dressing Rooms
      6. Green Room
      7. Booth (Control Room)
      8. Live Audio Mixing Position
      9. The Callboard
      10. Rehearsal Space
      11. Prop and Costume Storage
      12. Keys
      13. Cleaning Supplies
8. THREE The People
   1. Theatre Staff
      1. Producer or Board of Directors
      2. Artistic Director (AD)
      3. Production Manager (PM)
      4. Technical Director (TD)
      5. Scene Shop Supervisor
      6. Scenic Artist
      7. Co...