SM Communication
the physical or virtual location where individuals can go to find information on schedule, notes, etc
What is the call board?
The Back of the stage furthest from the audience?
What is upstage?
When the SM works with actors and writes what they mess up on
this read through is where the SM and Designers list out all the things that are needed for a show.
we do this before and after applying make up
What is wash and lotion?
Email, phone numbers, addresses collected by the stage manager
What is the contact list?
Negative 1 position for an actor standing
What is 1/4 left?
The drawing of the stage as well as the entire space where actors, director, etc sit during rehearsal.
What is the rehearsal map?
These are the forms or spreadsheets where all the technical elements are organized in order
What are cue sheets?
They give dimension to the face
What is highlight and shadow?
What is the calendar?
+2DL x 5 to C FB
What is start standing profile right Downstage left cross 5 steps to center stage and stand full back?
A written or typed record of what the director tells the actors/crew during and after practice.
rehearsal notes
This is where the SM writes out all the things that happen in order
What is the Master cue Sheet or Show Bible?
Affects the mood and feeling of a play
What is sound or light?
When a stage manager calls out an instructions everyone around that hears should...
What is repeat back the instruction and thank you?
In case actors miss rehearsals or don't get their movements.
What is why the SM writes blocking notation?
These individuals take roll, help contact and take notes, and support the stage manager
What is the Assistant Stage Manager?
This is what the SM makes to make sure everything gets done like it should
What is a checklist?
This person ensure that all the little things that people take on and off, decorate the set, etc are taken care of
Who is the props master?
Using a master cue sheet or show bible, the stage manager tells what is happening next
What is calling the show?
What is a quality of a good stage manager?