Stage Manager: The Professional Experience

by Larry Fazio

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In every theatrical production, a single indispensable person is responsible for ensuring that scenery, lighting, actors, directors, sound artists are in sync. Stage Manager: the Professional Experience takes the reader through all aspects of the craft of stage management, from prompt books and laptops to relationships and people management. It offers an extensive discussion of what makes a good stage manager, and takes the reader through each phase of a production from getting hired, to show more auditions and rehearsals, to the run and closing of the show. BR id=""CRLF show less

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jimtrue 4 reviews

Probably the most definitive guide to Stage Managemement out there. Whether you're working in community theatre or in equity productions, this book is a must have. The break out chart of actors by entrances and exits is worth the price alone; I've used it on every production I've been involved with to help assist the director of shows design the most efficient rehearsal schedules.

Dec 13, 2007

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