Stage Management

In professional theatre the Stage Manager's function is to facilitate. The stage manager provides a central point of communication and support for all of the creative departments (i.e.: lighting, sound, set design, properties, special effects design, etc.) as they all work together to realize the director's "vision" of the new show. During rehearsals the cast and crew are added to the process as the stage manager continues to refine his understanding of the what the director wants the show to become. Come opening night, the stage manager becomes 100% responsible for every aspect of the show. His job is to "maintain the artistic integrity of the performances" and to maintain the master prompt script for as long as the show runs. He "calls" the performance cues to all of the tech departments, is responsible for (and to) the actors, is in charge of replacement rehearsals in the cast (if that becomes necessary) and all understudy rehearsals. In fact, after opening, if the director want to call a brush-up rehearsal or even assemble the cast to give notes on a performance, he will schedule it through the stage manager.

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The Online Resource for Stage Managers - Interactive site providing information for stage management professionals and students worldwide.
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The Prompt Corner - A resource for beginning and experienced stage managers. Includes a very complete handbook for stage managers detailing the entire production process. Includes sample warm up exercises, contact information, reading list and theatre links.
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Stage Managers' Association - U.S. based membership organization for stage managers. There are qualification requirements to join. Paid members have access to job listings, forum and membership directory.
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Stage Management Association - UK based membership organization for stage managers. There are qualification requirements to join. Site provides paid members details on its programs and services, workshops, publications, links and contacts.
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MIT Stage Management Manual - This online manual contains the full text of the MIT Theater Arts Stage Management Manual, as well as a few extras. Helpful links, electronic callboard template, and PDF download of forms and manual text can all be accessed from this page.
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BackstageJobs.com: Stage Management - "Classified Ad" style listings of stage management openings. Other sections of the site cover cover a variety of openings in live entertainment.
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Stage Manager's Resources - TheatreUSA - Comprehensive collection of theatre links including topics such as staging, costumes, acting, directing, ticketing, lighting, technical resources, and production organizations for theatres. The site actively encourages visitors to rate their links and submit new ones.
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eProduction - eProduction is an online, collaborative tool for managing the scheduling and production aspects of live theatre projects. Excellent organizational tool for Stage Managers.
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Playbill: Find a Job - Convenient, easy to search listing of stage management jobs as well as other theatre specialties.
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Stage Managers Web Ring - Hub of the Stage Managers Web Ring.
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