Paperwork
Name one of the first documents that the ASM creates
Extractions
Name two methods of mark up
Triangulation and Centre Line
How many hours can an actor work before needing a substantial meal break?
4 hours. 5 under some circumstances
Define "Ballyhoo"
Swinging a follow spot beam in a sideways infinity pattern
Your stage manager has asked you to get something out of their "kit." What should you be looking for?
1. A box full of supplies, odds and ends that might be needed
2. "KIT" is an acronym for Kids in Theatre. Look for a sack of toys.
3. A garment bag full of clothing
4. A toolbox full of power tools
1. A box full of supplies, odds and ends that might be needed
Name the 3 C's of paperwork
clear, correct and concise
Step one is...
READ THE PLAY
How many hours can a performer work in the week prior to opening?
48
Blocking can also be called _______________
Staging
When is a standard half hour call made?
35 mins before the performance
i.e. 1:25 for a 2:00 show
Before sending out the rehearsal report, what should you do?
Proof read it
Mark up should be completed by which members of the stage management team?
all of them. You are a team. Chip in.
If a director want to rehearse from 8pm - midnight, is this allowed?
Yes
During black outs or low level lighting
What is the hardest part of calling a show?
Starting
What is the difference between a contact sheet and a contact list?
Sheet = 1 page - role, name phone number, email
List= more information
Name 2 documents that are done in pre-production to assist with scheduling
The scene breakdown and working division
The minimum time credited to a performer for a rehearsal or extra session is...
2 hours
define "sitzprobe"
The first rehearsal with singers and musicians i.e. opera singers and the orchestra.
What are the names of Mel's dogs?
Tina and Peggy
Name the most useless document created by stage management
Trick question - there isn't one. Every document is important or we wouldn't waste our time creating it.
Why is pre-production important?
to be as prepared as possible for rehearsals
What are the two reasons the turn around time for actors can be reduced to 10 hours once a week?
Publicity call or travel by air
What does "X" mean in blocking notation
crosses
Who is the new Artistic Director of the Queensland Theatre Company?
Lee Lewis