PD Course
Introduction to Stage Management Part One
Created by Karen Loftus
In this course, instructor Karen Loftus explores the responsibilities of a stage manager. You'll learn exercises that will help you demonstrate those responsibilities and the necessary skills of a stage manager to your students. You'll learn how to train your students to serve as stage managers for your school’s productions.
The course takes you through what a stage manager does prior to rehearsal and throughout the rehearsal and performance process to have a smooth-running backstage. It includes learning about the paperwork required, including prompt scripts, rehearsal preparations, notating blocking, and a stage manager’s kit and checklist to wrap it all together.
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1Lesson 1What is Stage Management?6:21 FREE PREVIEWIn this lesson you’ll learn a working definition of stage management that will guide the rest of the lessons. You’ll also learn the benefits of having student Stage Managers in your program.
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2Lesson 2Paperwork & Prompt Script11:55 LockedPaperwork, paperwork, paperwork! This lesson will explain the various types of paperwork a Stage Manager creates, why they’re necessary, and how they’re used. Each form is explained and examples are provided.
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3Lesson 3Preparing for Rehearsal14:34 LockedPreparing for rehearsal includes communication with the cast and setting up the rehearsal space. In this lesson you’ll learn about ways your Stage Managers can gather information and be as prepared as possible for rehearsals.
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4Lesson 4Rehearsal Responsibilities9:32 LockedIn lesson 4 you’ll learn about the Stage Manager’s responsibilities during rehearsal including starting and ending on time, taking notes, and being on book.
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5Lesson 5Blocking & Tracking12:25 LockedThis lesson focuses primarily on how a Stage Manager notates blocking and tracks items that are using in a show. You’ll learn one specific blocking notation technique and you’ll receive examples of various types of preset, running, and shift sheets.
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6Lesson 6Outside Rehearsal and Challenges12:15 LockedStage Managers can have responsibilities outside of rehearsal as well including costume fittings and publicity events. In this lesson you’ll learn how your Stage Managers can be a part of these events and how you can set up your student Stage Managers for success overall.
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7Lesson 7The Final Checklist5:19 LockedIn our final lesson, we’ll recap all that we’ve learned throughout the course.
Standards Addressed
Grade 7 - Creating and Presenting
Grade 8 - Creating and Presenting
Grades 9 & 10 - Foundations - Responsible Practices
Grades 9 & 10 - Foundations - Concepts and Terminology
- C.1.2 demonstrate an understanding of and use correct terminology to refer to the forms, elements, conventions, and techniques of drama, with a focus on ensemble drama works (e.g., chorus, protagonist, ingénue, supporting role, act, scene, climax, resolution, improvisation, mask, freeze-frame image)
- C.1.3 demonstrate an understanding of production roles, practices, and terminology when planning and presenting drama works (e.g., set design, costume design, lighting plot, light cue sheet, sound cue sheet, prompt book, set sketch, set model)
Grades 9 & 10 - Reflecting, Responding and Analyzing - Connections Beyond the Classroom
Grades 9 & 10 - Reflecting, Responding and Analyzing - Drama and Society
Grades 9 & 10 - Reflecting, Responding and Analyzing - The Critical Analysis Process
- B.1.1 use the critical analysis process before and during drama projects to identify and assess individual and peer roles and responsibilities in producing drama works (e.g., identify and assess the contribution of leadership and supporting roles, group dynamics, and cooperative problem solving to their process of creating drama works)
- B.1.3 identify aesthetic and technical aspects of drama works and explain how they help achieve specific dramatic purposes (e.g., write theatre or film reviews assessing whether the lighting, sound, set design, and costumes of a drama are used effectively to illustrate the intended message)
Grades 9 & 10 - Creating and Presenting - Presentation Techniques & Technologies
Grade 11 - Foundations - Responsible Practices
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