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A stage manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling production elements in theatre. Key roles include recording blocking, managing schedules, calling the show during performances, overseeing backstage activities, and maintaining organized records. The stage manager acts as a creative partner to the director, ensuring a smooth production process.

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A stage manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling production elements in theatre. Key roles include recording blocking, managing schedules, calling the show during performances, overseeing backstage activities, and maintaining organized records. The stage manager acts as a creative partner to the director, ensuring a smooth production process.

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Basic Studies in Arts Management: Theatre, Stage, Box Office, and

other Arts Facilities

Name:Adetunji Sodiq

Matric number:255716

How much do you know a stage manager

A stage manager is a person who plan, organize and control the useful material or product in
production.

He is also the creative partner of the director.

Roles of a stage manager

1. Record Blocking: Document all actor movements and staging decisions in the
prompt book.

2. Schedule Management: Distribute rehearsal reports, schedules, and daily notes to


the team.

3. Calling the Show: Execute all lighting, sound, and scene change cues during live
performances.

4. Backstage Management: Supervise deck crew and oversee backstage activities to


ensure safety and smooth, quick changes.

5. Organization: Maintaining meticulous records (e.g., [scripts], [schedules]).

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