Posts about stage manager written by stg mgr, the expat stage manager, tattooed theatre student, and the redheaded actress. A practical stepbystep handbook to stage management. It must be prepared in advance of the first rehearsal, so the stage manager is ready to go right away. Stage management handbook 6 remember that each director is unique in the details of their process but each will expect the stage manager to manage rehearsals, know the show in detail and offer support in the process. A practical stepbystep handbook to stage management allison, mary ellen on. While the book itself is filled with insights that would be useful to any manager, there was one section in particular that proved invaluable to me as a firsttime manager. How to make a prompt book resources for stage managers. Follow these steps and your stage manager will be ready to go in no time. The book i always recommend to firsttime managers medium. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Maybe its just me, but the book helped this young manager understand that youre never dealing with rational, mature adults on your team, even if thats the way. The prompt book or show bible is a master copy of the script and contains everything pertaining to the show.
Bookmanager has everything you need to run your bookstore. See more ideas about teaching theatre, stage and theatre stage. Support the guardian available for everyone, funded by readers. The prompt book is the master copy of the script or score, containing all the actor moves and technical cues, and is used by the deputy stage manager to run rehearsals and later, control the performance. Essentials of stage management by peter maccoy, the stage management handbook by daniel a.
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