Calling the shots
What is "Go"?
"I will stay calm"
What is "Keeps Cool"?
These people present the story onstage to the audience.
A technician's first rehearsal (without actors).
What is "Dry-Tech"?
"Get set"
What is a "Standby"?
"I will arrive early"
What is "On Time"?
This person is the artistic leader of the show.
Who is "the director"?
These rehearsals combine all elements in real-time in order to prepare for opening night.
What are "dress rehearsals"?
"Get Ready"
What is a "Warning"?
"I will smile"
What is "sense of humor"?
These people are responsible for how the show looks, sounds, and feels.
Who are the designers?
These people execute the stage manager's calls.
Who are the board operators?
When you start saying the cue you are about to call.
What is a "wind up"?
"I will accept responsibility"
What is "the buck stops here"?
This person organizes things onstage and backstage in order to facilitate the show's success.
Who is the stage manager?
These are issued by the stage manager in order to ensure that everyone knows when we are starting.
What are "calls"?
The event before dry tech where a stage manager receives their cues.
What is "Paper Tech"?
"I will observe"
What is "eyes and ears open, mouth closed"?
This person (or people) put up the money for the show.
Who are the producers?
This type of cue happens almost instantly.
What is a "bump" or "snap" cue?