SM Kit

A Stage Manager's Kit is a box, bag, or any other carrier (anything from a large paper bag to a tackle box) where an SM can store any equipment that might be necessary in the process of rehearsals, during productions, or in emergencies. Generally, an SM kit will start small, and you shouldn't worry about having everything during your first show. If there's any equipment you need that can't be borrowed from the theater department, you can ask Eric or Joe. Some ideas for equipment include:

• Spike Tape

• Gaffe Tape

• Electrical Tape

• Tie Line

• Tape Measure (can be found in shop-- helps in placing setpieces from scale model)

• Extension Cord

• Screwdriver

• Multitool

• Chalk Line

• Batteries

• Screws

• Thumbtacks

• Chalk

• Architect’s Ruler (can be found in shop-- used for measuring scale drawings)

• Safety Pins

• Scissors

• Pencils

• Highlighters

• Erasers

• Post-its (all sizes)

• Paper Clips

• Binder Clips

• Rubber Bands

• Shoelaces

• Hair Ties

• Hairpins

• Straight Pins

• Buttons (generic white shirt buttons are good)

• Emergency Sewing Kit

• Tissues

• Sanitary Pads/Tampons

• Benadryl

• Excedrin

• Antiseptic Wipes

• Bandaids

• Hand Sanitizer

• Face Masks

• Disposable gloves

• Phone Charger (MicroUSB and Lightning)

Cass and Alex's Pro Tip: The most important items to have are pencils, highlighters, band-aids, (though there are first aid kits in the theater) tissues, and hair ties. Other essential items, like spike, gaffe tape, and other tools, can be borrowed from the department. We both love making notes on post-its during rehearsal if there's something small to take care of that doesn't go in the report, and having a spare charger on hand is always useful too.