Stage Managing and Theatre Etiquette
Stage Managing and Theatre Etiquette

Author: Linda Apperson

Publisher: Ivan R. Dee

Published: 1998-09-01

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 146172497X

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Here is a practical, accessible introduction to one of the most complex jobs in theatre. Linda Apperson clearly and concisely leads the reader through the procedures and responsibilities of stage management, from auditions to closing night. What is “blocking”? How do you “call” a show? Who is the technical director, and why do you want him or her as your best friend? How can you tame (or endure) a prima donna? When is the best time to offer advice to the actors? Ms. Apperson answers these and countless other questions in a resource book that will become a constant companion for both the novice and the experienced theatre person. Especially useful is her attention to personal relationships among actors and crew. She insists that working to create an atmosphere of respect backstage will improve the show onstage, and she shows precisely how this is done, based upon her years of experience in managing the stage. Stage Managing and Theatre Etiquette includes samples of prompt scripts and other essential stage manager’s tools.

The Stage Management Handbook
The Stage Management Handbook

Author: Daniel A. Ionazzi

Publisher: Betterway Books

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 9781558702424

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Offers advice, for both professional and amateur stage managers, on putting on a show, discussing its three phases, and includes information on the organizational structure of theaters and how to manage human behavior

The Stage Manager's Toolkit
The Stage Manager's Toolkit

Author: Laurie Kincman

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2016-11-25

Total Pages: 410

ISBN-13: 1317292596

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The Stage Manager’s Toolkit provides a comprehensive account of the role of the stage manager for live theatre with a focus on both written and verbal communication best practices. The book outlines the duties of the stage manager and assistant stage manager throughout a production, discussing not only what to do but why. The book identifies communication objectives for each phase of production, paperwork to be created, and the necessary questions to be answered in order to ensure success. This book was written for Stage Management courses in Theatre programs and for the working professional.

Stage Management
Stage Management

Author: Lawrence Stern

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2015-09-04

Total Pages: 419

ISBN-13: 1317343905

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Revered as the authoritative resource for stage management, this text offers students a practical manual on how to stage manage in all theater environments. Rich with practical resources — checklists, diagrams, examples, forms and step-by-step directions — Stage Management eschews excessive discussion of philosophy and gets right to the essential materials and processes of putting on a production. In addition to sharing his own expertise, Stern has gathered practical advice from working stage managers of Broadway, off-Broadway, touring companies, regional, community, and 99-seat Equity waiver theaters.

Stage Management
Stage Management

Author: Gail Pallin

Publisher: MIT Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 9781854597342

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This essential handbook is aimed at students, graduates, and all aspirants to stage managership, whether amateur or professional, whether the production is on a large or small scale. "The clearest and most practical comprehensive work on the subject that I have seen."--The Stage

Introduction to the Art of Stage Management
Introduction to the Art of Stage Management

Author: Michael Vitale

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2019-03-07

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1474257216

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How do you develop the craft and skills of stage management for today's theatre industry? And how can these same skills be applied in a variety of entertainment settings to help you develop a rewarding and successful career? Drawing on his diverse experience working with companies from across the performing arts spectrum in venues from the Hollywood Bowl to the Barbican Centre in London, Michael Vitale offers a practical resource on the art of stage management for new and established stage managers. Besides providing detailed coverage of the role within theatre, the book uniquely explores the field of stage management in numerous branches of the entertainment industry. From theatre, opera, and theme parks, to cruise ships, special events, and dance, stage managers are an integral part of keeping productions running, and this book offers guidance on each distinct area to equip you for a varied and successful career. Written with candour and filled with real-world examples, the book examines the nuts and bolts of the job at each stage of the production process: from preproduction, room rehearsal, technical rehearsal, through to running the show. Vitale considers the skills needed to work with a myriad of different people, explores the traits of a successful stage manager, and helps you to hone and evaluate your own practice. Whether you are exploring the field for the first time or are a veteran looking to diversify your resumé, Introduction to the Art of Stage Management will provide insight, practical information, and useful tips to help along the way. An accompanying Companion Website features a range of time-saving templates and forms, such as schedule templates and scene samples. https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/introduction-to-the-art-of-stage-management-9781474257190/

The Stage Manager's Handbook
The Stage Manager's Handbook

Author: Bert Gruver

Publisher:

Published: 1972

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13:

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Offers stage apprentice guidelines in handling all aspects of a play's production, from rehearsals to tours.

A Survival Guide for Stage Managers
A Survival Guide for Stage Managers

Author: Mary Ellen Allison

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 175

ISBN-13: 9781432766511

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QUESTIONS ABOUT STAGE MANAGEMENT? Contact the author: [email protected]. Subject: Question for Author.****************EXAMINATION COPIES (pdf files) available to teachers. Contact the Author: [email protected] from educational email site; include teacher name, course under consideration, school. Subject: Examination request.

Stage Manager
Stage Manager

Author: Larry Fazio

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2017-01-12

Total Pages: 429

ISBN-13: 1315405652

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Stage Manager: the Professional Experience—Refreshed takes the reader through all aspects of the craft of stage management in theatre, from prompt books and technology to relationships and people management. Using interviews with other professional stage managers, the author provides a practical, experience-based guide for students and aspiring professionals alike, offering an extensive discussion of what makes a good stage manager and working through the life of a production.

Whenever You’re Ready
Whenever You’re Ready

Author: Shawn DeSouza-Coelho

Publisher: ECW Press

Published: 2018-05-08

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13: 1773051733

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Backstage with one of Canada’s greatest stage managers Whenever You’re Ready is an intimate account of the career of Nora Polley, who — in her 52 years at the Stratford Festival — has learned from, worked with, and cared for some of the greatest directors, actors, stage managers, and productions in Canadian theatrical history. In so doing, Nora became one of the greatest stage managers this country has ever seen. Here is an account of the Stratford Festival’s history like no other. From her childhood forays into a theater her father, Victor, worked tirelessly to help maintain, to her unexpected apprenticeship and the equally unexpected 40 years of stage management it ushered in, this is the Stratford Festival seen exclusively through Nora’s eyes. Here is an immersive account of a life spent in service of the theater, told from the ground floor: where actors struggle with lines and anxieties, where directors lose themselves in the work, where the next season is always uncertain, and where Nora — a stage manager, a custodian, a confidante, a pillar, a rock — finds her rhythm, her patience, her perseverance, her love, her consistency, and her invisibility. These are the qualities that make a stage manager great and, whenever you’re ready, this book will show you why.