Module 18: Stage Management (Optional)

Module 18: Stage Management (Optional)

Suggested time: 5-7 hours

Foundational Objectives

To understand the roles and responsibilities of production personnel.
To take responsibility for specific tasks in the planning and production of theatre.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To develop an understanding of how knowledge is created, evaluated, refined and changed within theatre arts. (CCT)
To support the development of a positive disposition to life-long learning. (IL)

Note: Other CELs may be emphasized.

Learning Objective

Notes

18.1 To understand the role of the stage manager in rehearsal and in production. (COM)

Review and discuss:

duties of a stage manager
the technical rehearsal
cue-to-cue
curtain, light, sound, and scene changes
actor calls
set up and strike organization
pre-show duties
post-show duties
the sign-in sheet.

Prepare a stage manager’s checklist for a particular show.

18.2 To create and use a prompt book.

Review and discuss:

cues and entrances for actors, lights and sound, curtain, house manager
scene change schemes.

Prepare a prompt script for a full-length play or musical.

Develop a prompt book/script for a school-based dramatic production. In completing this activity, two students or a small team of students will assume the responsibilities for the positions of stage manager and assistant stage manager in the show.