Closing a Show
This should be clearly noted in your final daily call.
What is the final performance?
Strike is defined as this process.
What is dismantling and removing production elements from the venue?
A remount is this type of production.
What is a revival or restaging of a previous production?
This person typically arranges travel and housing for a tour.
Who is the company manager?
Wrap up meetings are also called this.
What are post mortems?
Two common “special” closing night items the company should be aware of.
What are a closing night party/toast and wrap gift distribution?
The goal of strike is returning the venue to this condition.
What is a neutral condition?
Remounts may happen because of festival invitations, tours, or these changes.
What are budget or space changes?
This daily allowance covers work-related expenses while traveling.
What is per diem?
One reason companies archive productions is for these collaborative multi-company productions.
What are co-productions (co-pros)?
These floor indicators must be removed during SM strike.
What are spike marks?
Strike procedures are often dictated by these three governing factors.
What are union rules, time restrictions, and venue policies?
The SM references these original documents during a remount.
What are cue books, blocking notes, and tracking sheets?
Production paperwork should always be available in these two formats while touring.
What are digital and paper copies?
When adapting to a new venue, the SM must check this audience visibility factor.
What are sightlines?
This organizational tool ensures no materials are lost during strike or load out.
What is a checklist?
The SM coordinates with these individuals to execute a strike plan.
Who are designers and department heads?
A key challenge of remounts involves balancing these two forces.
What is nostalgia vs. newness?
Before arriving at a new venue, the SM reviews these technical details.
What are tech specifications and stage dimensions?
One simple but powerful strategy for building rapport with a local crew.
What is learning and using their names?
After a show closes, all paperwork must be archived to reflect this version of the production.
What is the locked/performed version?
Two major considerations during strike include safety and this emotional factor.
What are post-show emotions and fatigue?
When adapting a remount for a new cast or venue, the SM may need to rebuild this.
What is the calling script and updated production paperwork?
Housing and travel on tour must meet these standards.
What are union standards?
Name three priorities an SM must address when touring to a new venue with different dimensions and limited time.
What are safety protocols, blocking adaptations, clear communication, union compliance, and technical readiness?