Stagecraft: STAGE MANAGEMENT Tick Box Producers Initials PLANNING Detailed annotation of the playscript outlining all Lighting and Sound cues, Props, Set pieces, actor entries and exits during the show, Costume and Make up requirements and changes. Discussion in class of a ‘Dramatic Vision’ for the show, including ideas related to overall themes and concepts from the script Undertake Research into the Stagecraft of Stage Management Undertake appropriate Research of the playscript and the appropriate Context(s) and Theatrical Style(s) for Presentation Communication with Producers re costings of backstage ‘materials’, access to appropriate backstage crew, Rehearsal dates, Performance dates and Running Times Discussion and consent with Director over requirements of show including backstage crew Continual communication with Director re requirements during the show Maintain appropriate documentation of the Production Planning stage in this Stagecraft using theatre terminology appropriately Submit a Status Report to Producer outlining strengths and AFI’s (Areas for Improvement) within the Production Planning stage in this stagecraft using theatre terminology appropriately DEVELOPMENT Constant collaboration with ALL Stagecraft areas. Consistent dialogue with cast and crew re requirements during performances Trialling and experimenting (where possible) for the benefit of the performance, e.g. using comms (walkie talkies) with Lighting and Sound operators talking also, then trial with the operators listening but not responding. Creating a timetable of operations for Performance nights Organising for proper communication channels, e.g. hiring/purchase of Walkie talkies, head mics, etc. (as required) Maintain appropriate documentation of the Production Development stage in this Stagecraft using theatre terminology appropriately Submit a Status Report to Producer outlining strengths and AFI’s (Areas for Improvement) within the Production Planning stage in this stagecraft using theatre terminology appropriately PRESENTATION (DURING TECHNICAL + DRESS REHEARSAL) Trial run of Stage Management duties during Technical and Dress Rehearsals. Give notes to Stagecraft areas (excluding Direction) as appropriate. Final clarification of Director and Actor expectations of your role during the Performances (this should occur during Technical and Performance Rehearsals.) Official handover from Director Final clarification of your expectations to all Stagecraft areas for Performances. (This should occur during Technical and Performance Rehearsals.) (DURING PERFORMANCE) Set up and running of all facilities at the Venue during Performances. Sticking to and ensuring timetable of operations is met for each individual show. Ensure all cast and crew have signed in by the required times and notify the Producers of any late arrivals. Constant communication with front of house re when doors are to be opened and when they are to be closed Ensuring there is silence backstage Calling of all set changes, lighting and Sound cues Overseeing set up of all set pieces and stage props before and after each show Overseeing set up of all set pieces and stage props before and after each act Ensuring the stage and backstage are returned to a clean working order after each performance Ensuring all facilities are clean, ordered and secure before departing the facility (POST SHOW) Overseeing deconstruction of set pieces Ensuring the Acting space returns to its original state including cleanliness Co-ordination with Producer re the cleaning and maintenance of the facility Co-ordination of Bump out from Performance Venue Final inspection and report of any damages to Performance Venue Maintain appropriate documentation of the Production Presentation stage in this Stagecraft using theatre terminology appropriately Submit a Final Report to Producer outlining strengths and AFI’s (Areas for Improvement) within the Production Presentation stage in this stagecraft using theatre terminology appropriately