Stage Managing And Theatre Etiquette

Author : Linda Apperson
Publisher : Ivan R. Dee
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1998-09-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781461724971

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Stage Managing and Theatre Etiquette by Linda Apperson Pdf

Here is a practical, accessible introduction to one of the most complex jobs in theatre. Linda Apperson clearly and concisely leads the reader through the procedures and responsibilities of stage management, from auditions to closing night. What is “blocking”? How do you “call” a show? Who is the technical director, and why do you want him or her as your best friend? How can you tame (or endure) a prima donna? When is the best time to offer advice to the actors? Ms. Apperson answers these and countless other questions in a resource book that will become a constant companion for both the novice and the experienced theatre person. Especially useful is her attention to personal relationships among actors and crew. She insists that working to create an atmosphere of respect backstage will improve the show onstage, and she shows precisely how this is done, based upon her years of experience in managing the stage. Stage Managing and Theatre Etiquette includes samples of prompt scripts and other essential stage manager's tools.

Author : Emily Roth,Jonathan Allender-Zivic,Katy McGlaughlin
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-18
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781317336532

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Stage Management Basics by Emily Roth,Jonathan Allender-Zivic,Katy McGlaughlin Pdf

Stage Management Basics touches on basic principles for stage management for theatre, dance, and opera productions. Without assuming any intrinsic prior knowledge of the theatrical field and its associated, specialized terminology, this book covers every aspect of the stage management, from reading a script, meeting with a director and theatre staff, and auditioning, to constructing green digital scripts, communication best practices, and opening night protocol. Additionally, this book features multiple appendices containing stage management form templates, blank version of which are available on its companion website. This book is for the beginning Stage Management student.

Author : Lawrence Stern,Alice R. O'Grady
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 547 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-04
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781317343905

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Stage Management by Lawrence Stern,Alice R. O'Grady Pdf

Revered as the authoritative resource for stage management, this text offers students a practical manual on how to stage manage in all theater environments. Rich with practical resources — checklists, diagrams, examples, forms and step-by-step directions — Stage Management eschews excessive discussion of philosophy and gets right to the essential materials and processes of putting on a production. In addition to sharing his own expertise, Stern has gathered practical advice from working stage managers of Broadway, off-Broadway, touring companies, regional, community, and 99-seat Equity waiver theaters.

Author : Thomas A. Kelly
Publisher : Back Stage Books
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-16
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780823098026

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The Back Stage Guide to Stage Management, 3rd Edition by Thomas A. Kelly Pdf

The Most Widely Used Manual For Aspiring And Veteran Stage Managers - Now Revised and Expanded The next best thing to shadowing a Broadway stage manager, this detailed, behind-the-scenes book as been brought completely up to date. First published in 1991, it is widely used and has been lauded as the most comprehensive, educational book on stage management available. From preproduction planning and first rehersals to opening night and final strike, all the essentials of the profession are presented here in a friendly, engaging style. Blending how-to information with anecdotes from his own career, author Thomas A. Kelly explains the entire theatrical process, including: - Organizing all rehearsals and performances - Maintaining the working script, cue sheets, and daily records - Supervising the technical aspects of the show - Running shows outdoors and at other non-theatrical venues - Dealing with performers and crew members on all levels This new edition reflects all the latest developments and innovations in the industry and adds a totally new chapter on opera stage management, complete with an in-depth breakdown of the challenges this style of production presents. The text is supported by sample documents, diagrams, and charts that straddle time-honored approaches with what can be generated by today's computer software. All the latest stage machinery is discussed, along with tips on finding employment. This guide remians the first choice for anyone who works in any branch of the profession, whether amateur, educational, or professional.

Author : Daniel Ionazzi
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1992-04-15
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781440328800

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The Stage Management Handbook by Daniel Ionazzi Pdf

The stage manager is the renaissance man of the theater. He or she must have a working knowledge of how the various technical aspects of the theater work (scenery, props, costumes, lights and sound), be part director, part playwright, part designer and part producer, and be prepared to act as confidant, counselor and confessor to everyone else in the company. This book addresses all of these considerations in detail and offers the reader–professional or amateur, veteran or beginner–helpful guidance and practical advice, supported by many forms and examples to illustrate the points covered in the text. The three phrases of mounting and performing a show are covered. Part I takes the reader through the pre-production phase–research, the script, planning and organization, and auditions. Part II covers the rehearsal process–rehearsal rules, blocking, cues, prompting, information distribution, technical and dress rehearsals. Part III discusses the performance phase–calling the show, maintaining the director's work, working with understudies and replacements, and more. Part IV provides insights into the organizational structure or some theaters and aspects of human behavior in those organizations. Many stage managers of long-running commercial productions believe that–once the show is up and running–only ten percent of their work is related to everything covered in Parts I, II and III. The other ninety percent is associated with issues in Part IV; i.e. "managing" human behavior and maintaining working relationships.

Author : Daniel Bond
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-08
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781135858971

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Stage Management by Daniel Bond Pdf

This popular book describes in detail a stage manager's job. It provides those just starting out in the profession with a solid grounding in theatre stage management practices and procedures. The disciplines of lighting, set design and sound are discussed but the main focus is the management of these elements and the processes and scheduling that go together to provide effective results. Chronologically following the production of a play, the book starts with pre-production planning and progresses to opening night. With easy reference checklists and a full glossary, it is the essential guide to stage management.

Author : Lawrence Stern,Jill Gold
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-04
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781317300120

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Stage Management by Lawrence Stern,Jill Gold Pdf

Stage Management offers readers a practical manual on how to stage manage in all theatre environments. Revered as the authoritative resource for stage management, this text is rich with practical resources, including checklists, diagrams, examples, forms and step-by-step directions. In addition to sharing his own expertise, Stern has gathered practical advice from working stage managers of Broadway, off-Broadway, touring companies, regional, community, and 99-seat Equity waiver theaters. In its 11th edition, the book is now fully in color and updated to include new information on Equity contracts, social media applications in stage management, and working with high school productions. This book is written for Stage Management courses in university Theatre programs.

Author : Bert Gruver
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : UOM:49015000852989

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The Stage Manager's Handbook by Bert Gruver Pdf

Offers stage apprentice guidelines in handling all aspects of a play's production, from rehearsals to tours.

Author : Hendrik Baker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Stage management
ISBN : UVA:X000850331

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Stage Management and Theatrecraft by Hendrik Baker Pdf

Author : Michael Vitale
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-07
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781474257220

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Introduction to the Art of Stage Management by Michael Vitale Pdf

How do you develop the craft and skills of stage management for today's theatre industry? And how can these same skills be applied in a variety of entertainment settings to help you develop a rewarding and successful career? Drawing on his diverse experience working with companies from across the performing arts spectrum in venues from the Hollywood Bowl to the Barbican Centre in London, Michael Vitale offers a practical resource on the art of stage management for new and established stage managers. Besides providing detailed coverage of the role within theatre, the book uniquely explores the field of stage management in numerous branches of the entertainment industry. From theatre, opera, and theme parks, to cruise ships, special events, and dance, stage managers are an integral part of keeping productions running, and this book offers guidance on each distinct area to equip you for a varied and successful career. Written with candour and filled with real-world examples, the book examines the nuts and bolts of the job at each stage of the production process: from preproduction, room rehearsal, technical rehearsal, through to running the show. Vitale considers the skills needed to work with a myriad of different people, explores the traits of a successful stage manager, and helps you to hone and evaluate your own practice. Whether you are exploring the field for the first time or are a veteran looking to diversify your resumé, Introduction to the Art of Stage Management will provide insight, practical information, and useful tips to help along the way. An accompanying Companion Website features a range of time-saving templates and forms, such as schedule templates and scene samples. https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/introduction-to-the-art-of-stage-management-9781474257190/

Author : Lawrence Stern
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Stage management
ISBN : UCSC:32106007984377

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Stage Management by Lawrence Stern Pdf

Here is everything a stage manager needs to do the job right. Illustrations, sample forms, checklists, diagrams and other hands-on advice can help any production run smoother.

Author : Tal Sanders
Publisher : Pacific University
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09
Category : Arts
ISBN : 1945398876

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An Introduction to Technical Theatre by Tal Sanders Pdf

"An Introduction to Technical Theatre draws on the author's experience in both the theatre and the classroom over the last 30 years. Intended as a resource for both secondary and post-secondary theatre courses, this text provides a comprehensive overview of technical theatre, including terminology and general practices. Introduction to Technical Theatre's accessible format is ideal for students at all levels, including those studying technical theatre as an elective part of their education. The text's modular format is also intended to assist teachers approach the subject at their own pace and structure, a necessity for those who may regularly rearrange their syllabi around productions and space scheduling" -- From publisher website.

Author : Larry Fazio
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 864 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-12
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781315405643

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Stage Manager by Larry Fazio Pdf

Stage Manager: The Professional Experience–Refreshed takes the reader on a journey through all aspects of the craft of stage management in theatre, including the technological advancements that have come to theatre and the stage manger’s job. Chapters are laid out to reflect the order in which stage managers experience and perform their work: what makes a good stage manager, seeking the job, building a resume, interviewing for the job, and getting the job (or not getting the job). Included are chapters on the chain of command, working relationships, tool and supplies, creating charts, plots, plans and lists, the rehearsal period, creating the prompt book, calling cues, and the run of the show. These are just some of the many topics covered in this book. In addition, the author uses interviews with stage management professionals in various stages of production, providing another view of how the stage manager is perceived and what is expected form the work of the stage manager. Fifteen years after the original publication of Stage Manager: The Professional Experience, this new and refreshed edition is now in color to help clarify and illustrate points in the text. It is fully updated to reflect the the world of computerized technology: smart phones, thinly designed laptops, tablets, use of email and text messaging, storing and sharing files and information in cloud-based apps. Then there are the innovations of automation–electronically moving scenery, scenic projections–casting images and patterns on the stage; moving lights; LED luminaires; lasers; and greater use of fog and haze machines. In addition, the extensive glossary of more than 600 terms and phrases had been extend to well over 700, providing and excellent professional vocabulary for anyone hoping to be a theatre stage manager or already working in the field.

Author : Peter Maccoy
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-07
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781135873257

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Essentials of Stage Management by Peter Maccoy Pdf

Essentials of Stage Management provides a step-by-step guide to a little-seen but essential role in theater. As Nicholas Hytner writes in the foreword to this volume, nobody in the theatre has to know more about everyone else's job than the stage manager. Peter Maccoy draws upon his extensive experience as a stage manager and as a teacher to lay out the functions and responsibilities of this key theatrical profession. Chapters cover the role of stage management, stage manager as manager, research and preparation, preparing for rehearsal, the rehearsal period, the production period, the performance and beyond, stage properties, safe practice, and contemporary practice. Includes a bibliography, six appendixes, and index.

Author : Diane Bailey
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781435852600

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Stage Management and Production by Diane Bailey Pdf

Describes the responsibilities of a stage manager, and includes information on rehearsals and performances, staying organized, and overcoming challenges.