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Stage Management Basics, 2nd Edition
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Stage Management Basics, 2nd Edition

by Emily Roth, Jonathan Allender-Zivic, Katy McGlaughlin
December 2021
Beginner
268 pages
7h 54m
English
Routledge
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Chapter ThreeThe People

DOI: 10.4324/9781003133049-3

It takes a tremendous number of people to create a theatrical production. Understanding who they are and what they do is paramount to being a successful stage manager. As you meet the people you will be working with, take the time to ask questions, find out how things have been done in the past, and any expectations for the future or new paths to explore.

Stage management entails interaction with and coordination of all of the positions that will be discussed in this chapter. In order to better connect with and understand each of these team members, we highly recommend trying your hand at or shadowing as many of them as you can. Take courses in directing and acting. Ask to attend a fittings ...

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