Stage Management
True or False: The stage manager is not important to the overall wellbeing of the show.
False
Name one person in your current life circumstances you would need to send a professional email to.
Teacher or Boss
What is a set?
The backdrop for the play that transports the audience to the location the play takes place.
What was the first step in drawing a figure from the method we learned in class?
Draw 9 horizontal lines that make 8 boxes.
What is improvisation?
Acting without a script.
Why is communication such a large roll in the job of a stage manager.
They have to keep people on task, confront people when they step out of line, and communicate the director's wishes to the rest of the team.
How do you start an email?
Dear_____, Good Morning ________, Good afternoon_______, Good Evening_______, Hello_______
What is one skill important for set designers to have?
Working well with others.
What is a costume shop?
The place where costumes are built and stored.
What does project mean?
Making your voice fill the performance space (not yelling).
The stage manager is the ______ person at rehearsal and the ______ person to leave.
first, last
How do you end an email?
Sincerely, Thank you, I look forward to hearing from you, etc. Followed by your name
What is a ground plan?
A drawing used to represent the layout of the set on stage.
Why is drawing out your costume designs important?
It allows you to communicate your design ideas clearly.
What is articulation?
The clear pronunciation of words.
What does the stage manager do while the show is being performed?
Call cues from the tech booth.
Name three things that should not be used in a professional email.
Slang, too many exclamation points, all caps, sarcasm, etc
The video we watched in class yesterday was an interview with the set designer from what Broadway musical?
Hamilton
What is a "swatch" in terms of costume design?
A piece of fabric used to match the designers ideas.
What is a monologue?
A long speech by one character.