Title: Describe roles and responsibilities of the stage manager.
Course: Entertainment Design and Technology (05056-III) > Section: Exploring Production Management

Description should include

- documentation tasks
  - blocking notation
  - call sheets
  - prompt book
- rehearsal tasks
  - recordkeeping
  - facilitating communication
  - monitoring safety
  - managing the rehearsal space
  - managing meetings
- performance tasks
  - calling a show
  - monitoring safety
  - communication
  - managing personnel
  - managing the schedule.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What skills does a stage manager need?
- How does a stage manager organize scheduling?
- What tools are used to call a show?
- How does a stage manager communicate and collaborate with others?
- Why would it make sense to use shorthand in writing stage blocking?