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Stage Management

If you are interested in stage managing contact the Company Stage Manager (CSM) csm@newtheatre.org. The 2019-20 CSM is Sophy Baxter. To see which shows this season need help go here: crew.

Show Running Order And Calls

Traditional Role of the Stage Manager at Nottingham New Theatre

  • Attend a run through of the show at least prior to the get in
  • Create a props list (director/producer will get all the props and may make a list themselves, stage manager needs said list)
  • (Optional, encouraged for shows with small casts/crews) Attend the get in and get out to help construct the set
  • Manage props during the production (in absence of dedicated crew)
  • Keep aware of the scene currently being performed during a run to ensure actors don't miss their cues
  • Communicate with show's Technical Director if the TD needs a cue that they can't see
  • If something goes wrong during a performance (eg lost props/costume), help find a solution (the shows TD can potentially help as well)
  • Make sure cast and crew are prepared for each run. Check that props and costumes are in the right spot and the stage is preset
  • Help move set and props during scene changes during the show and/or the interval
  • Be on hand to assist actors with quick costume changes or to give them their props
sm/start.txt · Last modified: 2019/08/16 14:54 by Nadia Elalfi