Through my semesters in Entertainment Technology, I have learned through both classes and experience, methods of stage management. During this time i have begun to develop my own methods, which i hope to improve and demonstrate during this semester.
My Roles as Stage Manager consist of:
– Maintain a Safe and comfortable environment
– Assist Director
– Set Up/ Run Rehearsals
– Record Blocking/ Notes/ Changes
– Maintain/ Distribute a schedule
– Keep open communication
– Run Technical Rehearsals
– Oversee Tech Crew / Actors
– Call Cues
During my time stage-managing this production I plan to deliver the following:
– Production Binder
– Blocking of Scenes
– Meeting Notes
– Production Meeting Notes
– Contact Information
– Scene Design/ Ground plans
– Prop Lists/ Wardrobe Notes
– Sound/ Lighting Notes for Run
– Calendar
– Crew contact Info/ Schedule
– Successful Calling of Cues to Board Operators/ Crew
– Act as a liaison between Director Kevin Free and Talent Okello Sam
– Prompt Rehearsal and Performance Reports