Stage Management Basics, 2nd Edition

Conclusion (Standby)

Stage management is a field that takes time and experience to really master, but the information contained in this book provides the building blocks to become a successful stage manager. A lot of becoming a good stage manager is learning to work collaboratively within any context. Learning to communicate clearly and concisely will save you many headaches down the road.

As made clear by the previous chapters, much of stage management as a job is endless logistics, precise organization, and exemplary communication. All of these things can be learned, practiced, and improved upon with each new production. Even the personality traits discussed in the first chapter exist on a sliding scale. Some creatives work best when allowed ...