● The “leader” of the backstage area during shows (under the Directors’ supervision)

● Must be physically and mentally able to do any job required of stage crew personnel

● Should come to as many rehearsals as possible – you must know the show forward, backwards, and upside down

● Must be a leader that is able to get peers to listen to you and follow your directions

● Must be able to react quickly without panic to problems that happen backstage

• Arrives at least ten minutes early for every rehearsal to set stage furniture and any rehearsal props. Stage Manager insures that ALL stage furniture and rehearsal props are struck and stored after each rehearsal.

• Walks through scenes for any absent actor or assigns a delegate to do so. Attempts to contact any missing or unexcused actors.

• The Stage Manager insures that all actors are in place prior to the beginning of each scene.

• Records in Stage Manager's book all blocking, intentional pauses, stage business, and all light, sound, music, special effects, and curtain cues, etc.

• Prompts the actors precisely and corrects mistakes to the extent that the Director wishes. It is important for the Stage Manager to keep up with the script during rehearsals and is ready to prompt an actor immediately upon receiving a "Line" request. Takes Line Notes of dropped lines, jumped lines, etc. and distributes to the cast.

• Taking down blocking OR prompting actors/taking line notes may be delegated to the Assistant Stage Manager at the Stage Manager's discretion.

• The Stage Manager prepares for Cue to Cue Rehearsal in order to facilitate the efficient and smooth running of the rehearsal.

• The Stage Manager is the primary person responsible for communication among production staff, cast and crew.