Book

Stage management / Lawrence Stern, Alice R. O'Grady.

Stern, Lawrence, 1935- (Author). O'Grady, Alice R., 1934- (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 9780205006137
ISBN: 0205006132
Physical Description: xi, 323 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Edition: 10th ed.
Publisher: Upper Saddle River : Pearson, c2013.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Making things run smoothly -- Characteristics of a good stage manager -- Getting the play and understanding it -- Scheduling and company rules -- Getting acquainted with your theater -- Expediting auditions and readings -- Budgeting -- Rehearsal procedures -- Keeping the cast on time -- Department management and property management -- Supervision of shifts -- Running the technical rehearsal -- Running the show -- Working with the house manager -- Keeping the show in hand -- Closing and moving/touring -- Fire/evacuation -- Working with unions -- Organizing information -- Correspondence -- Getting a job.