Spring Lecture Test Flashcards
(30 cards)
Who Does The Stagemanager Work For?
The SM reports to the production manager.
Contracted by and work for the producing company.
What are the SMs tasks in rehearsal?
Enable the actors and director to make the best use of available rehearsal time
Schedule rehearsals, fittings, media calls
Prepare rehearsal space
Instigate necessary communication between rehearsals and the production departments (rehearsal reports and production notes)
What are the SMs tasks in performance?
Schedule and duties of the running crew.
Calls the show
Making sure the cast has everything they need.
Constant communication with ASMs, running crew, board operators, and FOH
Records any audience/tech/actor concerns, errors, changes, or repairs.
What is the SMs #1 priority (after safety) during performance?
Maintain the artistic integrity of the show.
Make sure the timing is right, and recommunicate director notes.
Good Characteristics of a Stage Manager
Professional attitude
- Assumes a lot of responsibility
- Active role - not a passive role
- Delegate and accept responsibility
Must have an excellent understanding of the production process, the role they play and position they hold
Calm under pressure
Patient
Have endurance
Maintain a sense of humour
Have a love of theatre
How to write out blocking in shorthand?
What are the SMs tasks during tech rehearsals?
Preparing all the running paperwork for stage crew (fly q sheets, deck q sheets, and quick change)
Recording cues in prompt book during levels sessions
Ensuring safety of cast and crew (knowing the Canadian Theatre Agreement)
Runs all tech rehearsals
INtroduces the cast to the tech elements of the show (q2q, tech run/dress/orch tech)
Broadway Criteria
500 seats
In the broadway district
Only 45 theatres
Off-Broadway Criteria
100-499 seats in New York
85 different theatres
What does the ticket represent?
Legal contract between the buyer and seller.
What is papering the house?
Giving away tickets when the show doesn’t sell.
Dead Seat
A seat that can’t be used due to things like sight lines.
House Seats
Seats that are set aside for emergencies/VIPs.
Dynamic Pricing
The price of the tickets goes up or down depending on how well the days sell.
Relaxed Performance
A toned-down version of the show for accessible performances.
Preshow warnings
Seeing the actors in advance
Adjusting levels of lights and sound
Holdover
Adding performances to the run of a show that is really popular/sold out.
Festival Seating
No assigned seats.
Dressing the House
Planning the placements of the audience to the advantage of the show
Ex. comedy all together at the front
Major Steps for the Design Process
Commitment
Analysis
Research
Incubation
Selection
Implementation
Evaluation
RACE Plan
Communications planning tool that leads you through the process in stages
Research
Analysis
Communication
Evaluation
What is a call to action?
All promotions should lead to the buying of tickets.
ex. click this button to get your seats
Media Release
A media release is the release of a show on media that’s not directly ours.
ex. newspaper
What is the difference between generalized and theatre marketing
Product before the target audience.
No way to test product/ product marketing.
A limited number of buyers.
What is marketing?
The activity or business of promoting and selling products or services, including market research and advertising.
Satisfying and retaining customers.
