Theatre/Musicals
This document serves as the stage manager’s all inclusive script, containing cues, blocking, and notes.
What is the prompt book?
A dance stage manager calls cues based on this rather than spoken dialogue.
What is movement and music?
What is the one element that should always be included when taping out for a musical?
What is a number line?
This type of flooring, often used in dance performances, provides traction and safety for dancers.
What is marley?
A stage manager must possess this skill to call an opera effectively.
What is sight reading?
Unlike traditional theatre, themed entertainment often incorporates these large-scale effects, such as fireworks, lasers, and moving scenery.
What is pyro and automation?
The touring SM works with this group of workers, who are hired locally at each venue.
What is local crew?
The process during tech week when we incorporate the various tech elements without running the whole scene/show?
What is Q2Q?
During a dance tech rehearsal, stage managers rely heavily on this person to confirm correct spacing, formations, and timing.
What is a choreographer?
The union that represents professional musicians playing in orchestras, bands, clubs, and theater—both on Broadway and on tour.
What is AFM?
When working on these long running shows, the SM must ensure performance quality stays the same despite this.
What is rotating cast schedules?
This is the first thing the SM should do when arriving at a new venue.
What is a safety check/walk?
What is AEA?
This is, typically, when the SM joins during the dance process.
What is tech rehearsal?
The union that represents singers, dancers, and staging staff in opera, ballet and concert dance.
What is AGMA?
Due to many of these shows being outdoors, there should always be a plan in case this occurs.
What is extreme weather conditions?
This challenge of touring often affects company morale and can make long-term tours difficult.
What is homesickness and burnout?
Once the show opens, it is the SM's responsibility to give actor notes in order to maintain this.
What is artistic integrity?
The SM works closely with this person to ensure cues align with tempo and intention.
What is a music director?
What must the SM review in preparation for a touring production?
What is an archival?