2017-2018 THEATRE HANDBOOK

CREW RESPONSIBILITIES (continued) Assisting the Director: 1. call all lighting, sound, and sound effects cues, (should call them from the first rehearsal when possible); 2. take all blocking notation (advise the director of blocking errors during rehearsal); 3. begin and end rehearsals; 4. make careful notes of where props are placed off-stage or discovered on stage using the pre-set diagram/list; 5. spike all set pieces (the set pieces should be in the same place during each rehearsal); and 6. time the show as running rehearsals being. Keep the director apprised of the timing of each act. Working with the Technical Director: 1. discuss cue calling sequence and head set etiquette; 2. discuss Level Set with Lighting Designer and Director on setting cues; 3. prepare Prompt Book with lighting, sound, and sound effects cues noted before first Technical Rehearsals; and determine which ASMs shall be “headset ASMs” on SL or SR. Rehearsal Calls: 1. arrive fifteen (15) minutes prior to sweep the stage and arrange set and props; and 2. prepare a work area for yourself. End of Rehearsal: 1. the Stage Manager gives specifics for the next call, costume calls, etc. it is not enough to pose pertinent information. It must also be given face-to-face; and 2. it is appropriate for the Stage Manager to give any notes to the actors on issues after the director’s notes or whatever Director/Stage Manager agree is best. Other Duties: 1. tape stage floor at the start of rehearsal process in conjunction with the TD and the ASMs; 2. follow the direction of the Box Office Manager as to cue to begin performance as well as after intermission; 3. oversee all backstage activities during the run of the show including the call of cues to lighting, sound, sound effects, follow-spot, stage, and lift operators; and 4. always talk with the director if you have questions or concerns. Material cited and edited from: Stage Management by Lawrence Stern See attached forms for: 1) Performance Report; and 2) Rehearsal Report