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Stage Management

Keep the production moving.

Stage managers are the calm in the creative chaos. These resources help students stay organized, communicate clearly, and support the show from rehearsal to closing night.

Technical Theatre Stage Management

Tips for First Time Student Stage Managers

We all know the value of a great stage manager, and it’s important to give students the opportunity to take on this vital role. However, if your student stage manager has never done the job before,...
Technical Theatre Stage Management

How to Prepare a Stage Manager’s Prompt Book

One of the stage manager’s most important tasks is to create and maintain the prompt book – sometimes known as the “show bible” – which is a master copy of the script and contains everything...
Technical Theatre Stage Management

So, What Does an Assistant Stage Manager Do, Anyway?

As we all know, the role of the stage manager is a large and challenging one. And, while the stage manager is an amazing person, it’s always useful to have help. Enter the assistant stage manager!...
Technical Theatre Stage Management

5 Qualities a Stage Manager Must Possess

The role of the stage manager is a vital one in the theatrical process. Stage managers truly make the show happen. Without a great stage manager, rehearsals go awry, cues don’t happen, and the show...
Technical Theatre Stage Management

So, What Does a Stage Manager Do, Anyway?

“The show must go on” is a common phrase in the theatre world, and a stage manager is one of the crucial people who ensures that the show does go on. The stage manager works side by side with the...
Technical Theatre Stage Management

The Importance of Student Stage Managers

Do you use student stage managers? Introduce your students to a skillset that not only benefits your productions but will also strengthen their analytical thinking, organization, teamwork, and...