STAGE MANAGER

Responsible central coordinator for a theatrical or live production, responsible for ensuring everything runs smoothly from the first rehearsal to the final curtain call.

• Rehearsal management: Creates schedules, records director's notes, and sets up the rehearsal space.
• Communication hub: Acts as the main link between the director, actors, designers, and the technical and stage crews.
• Production coordination: Organizes technical aspects, including the  get in  and  get out  of the set and equipment, and manages props and costumes.
• Performance execution: Oversees the show from a control position backstage during performances, calling all technical cues and ensuring everything runs on schedule.
• Problem-solving: Troubleshoots and resolves issues that arise during both rehearsals and performances in real time.

To become a Stage Manager, you need to be:

• a good communicator.
• reliable and resilient.
• able to handle pressure and deadlines.
• capable of working as part of a team.
• an effective motivator.
• flexible, with the ability to react quickly.
• good at organising your own work and the work of others.
• able to use your initiative.