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A stage manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a theatrical production from rehearsals through performances to ensure the director's vision is realized. They record cues, maintain a prompt book detailing all elements of the production, set rehearsal schedules, call cues during performances, and ensure understudies are prepared in case of absences. The stage manager's work coordinating all personnel and elements is crucial as any mistakes could impact the entire production. Salaries for stage managers range from £16,000 to over £40,000 depending on experience.

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GC1: Job Roles in the Production Arts Industry STAGE MANAGER/DEPUTY STAGE MANAGER The role of a stage manager in the production industry can be paid from £16,000- £40,000+. “The responsibilities and duties of stage management vary depending on the setting of a production (i.e., rehearsal or performance) and the type of production (e.g., theatre, dance, music). Most broadly, it is the stage manager's responsibility to ensure that the director's artistic choices are realized in actual performance.” As the specific cues of the show develop, the stage manager will records timings as it relates to the script/other performance aspects. The stage manager maintains a prompt book, which contains all cues, technical notes, blocking and other crucial information. Stage managers are also responsible for setting and editing rehearsal schedules and working closely with the director. Once the performance opens the stage manager controls all aspects of the performance by calling the cues for all transitions. Bigger productions may choose to have a stage management team who work under the stage manager to ensure other cast and crew members are committing to their job role. When a show has opened, the stage manager is also responsible for scheduling understudy rehearsals to ensure the quality of the show is maintained.
If a stage manager’s job is not done correctly, it can potentially affect every other job role in the hierarchy. This is because a stage manager ensures everything on a production is being done correctly, and if cues are being followed etc. A stage manager’s day to day job would consist of booking rehearsals, learning scripts, organising backstage areas and helping to conduct set construction and programming electrical equipment.

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  • 1. GC1: Job Roles in the Production Arts Industry STAGE MANAGER/DEPUTY STAGE MANAGER The role of a stage manager in the production industry can be paid from £16,000- £40,000+. “The responsibilities and duties of stage management vary depending on the setting of a production (i.e., rehearsal or performance) and the type of production (e.g., theatre, dance, music). Most broadly, it is the stage manager's responsibility to ensure that the director's artistic choices are realized in actual performance.” As the specific cues of the show develop, the stage manager will records timings as it relates to the script/other performance aspects. The stage manager maintains a prompt book, which contains all cues, technical notes, blocking and other crucial information. Stage managers are also responsible for setting and editing rehearsal schedules and working closely with the director. Once the performance opens the stage manager controls all aspects of the performance by calling the cues for all transitions. Bigger productions may choose to have a stage management team who work under the stage manager to ensure other cast and crew members are committing to their job role. When a show has opened, the stage manager is also responsible for scheduling understudy rehearsals to ensure the quality of the show is maintained.
  • 2. If a stage manager’s job is not done correctly, it can potentially affect every other job role in the hierarchy. This is because a stage manager ensures everything on a production is being done correctly, and if cues are being followed etc. A stage manager’s day to day job would consist of booking rehearsals, learning scripts, organising backstage areas and helping to conduct set construction and programming electrical equipment.