Index
References to figures are shown in italics.
absences and tardiness 43–4, 62–3, 69
academic setting: director’s involvement 26; e-mailing systems vs. other mail accounts 54; medical emergency and Campus Security 32; rehearsal scheduling and food service hours 42; rehearsal space cleaning 61; rehearsals/production runs duration 7; vodka water for costumes 97
accompanists/rehearsal pianists 23, 59, 60
actors: actor conflicts 36–7, 40, 42; actor notes (post-dress rehearsal) 95; actor pathways, cleaning and clearing of 81; and attendance checking 43–4, 62–3, 69; and callboards 28; cast information 39–40; cast lists 37; cast’s clothing at tech rehearsals 86; colorblind actors 71; dismissal of at rehearsals 71; and dress rehearsals 93; and mic checks 94; and photo calls 77; and production calendars 43; releasing of at rehearsals 69; and script copies 15–16; and stage managers 3, 4, 5, 6, 103; stand-in actors 62; and tech rehearsals 89; and time calls 69, 86, 94, 101; see also auditions
Actors’ Equity Association 28, 67, 75, 77
adaptability, quality of good stage manager 5
Addams Family (SEMO), props list 129–32
agendas: compiling 55; The Heiress example 155–6; On The Town example 153–4; see also meetings
Alice in Wonderland, Disney vs. Tim Burton 7
architect’s scale rulers 15, 46
arena theaters (or “theaters in the round”) 8, 9, 10
Aristotle, The Poetics 7
artistic directors (ADs) 19, 35, 37, 42, 54
artistic staff see production artistic staff
arts center environment, medical emergency and Building Security 32
assertiveness, quality of good stage manager 5–6
assistant stage managers (ASMs): and backstage paperwork 80; in black clothing 86–7; and daily rehearsal prep 61; and deck crews (“run crews”) 24; duties of 23, 26; and headsets 90–1; and musicals 37; and photo calls 77; postshow checklist example (City of Angels) 185; and pre-opening night sound checks 99; and preset checklists 79; and prompting 72; and props 98; and rehearsal reminders 43; and run sheets 79–80; and scene shifts 84; and scheduling meetings 54
associate designers 21
attendance checking 43–4, 62–3, 69
attention to details, quality of good stage managers 3–4
auditions: audition forms 36, 39, 42, 141–3; before auditions 35–6; during auditions 36–7; callbacks 35, 37; character breakdowns 36, 134–5, 145–7; posting of cast lists 37; preliminary schedules 36; sides 36
AutoCAD 46
backstage: backstage crews’ clothing 86–7; backstage paperwork 80; costume quick change areas 80, 92; prepping (load-in) 81–4; run lights 82
basic tools and supplies 14–16; see also scripts; stage management kits; tape; tools
biographies (bios) 75; example 171
black clothing, for backstage crews/assistant stage managers 86–7, 93
blocking: blocking notation methods 64–7, 65, 66; blocking rehearsals 49, 60, 64, 85; blocking scripts/symbols 40; blocking shorthand 64, 65; prompting and reminding 73; and rehearsal costume pieces 50; and scenic design 21
blue painter’s tape 81
board operators 24, 86, 90, 91, 94, 98, 99
The Book 39; see also promptbooks
booths (control rooms) 24, 28, 79, 90
box offices 91
breaks (during rehearsals) 25, 68
Building Security 32
Burton, Tim, Alice in Wonderland 7
CAD programs 46
calendars: calendar programs and email communication 54; conflict calendars 40, 42; online calendars 16–17, 43, 194; production calendars 40, 42–3, 76; rehearsal calendars 43
calling: calling cues 90, 91–2; calling scripts 40, 84–5, 187; calling sequences 91; time calls 69, 86, 94, 101
Campus Security 32; see also academic setting
carpenters 54
cast: cast information 39; cast lists 37; cast’s clothing at tech rehearsals 85; see also actors
cattle calls 37; see also auditions
cell phones, and signing in at rehearsals 63
character breakdowns 36; City of Angels example 134–5; Euripides’ Iphigenia at Aulis example 145–7
cheat-sheets 41
choreographers: and auditions 35, 37; and dance captains 94; fight choreographers 23, 94, 98, 99; and paper or dry techs 84; and pre-opening night checks 99; and rehearsals 60; role of 23; and scheduling meetings 54; and tape out of rehearsal space 44; and video recordings for blocking notes 67; see also dance; musicals
City of Angels: postshow ASM checklist 185; scene/character breakdown 134–5
cleaning: of actor pathways 81; cleaning protocol for set 98; cleaning supplies 29; laundry 24, 28, 97, 99; postshow cleanup 95; rehearsal space 61, 71
clock designations, and arena theaters (or “theaters in the round”) stage directions 10
clothing: blacks for backstage crews/assistant stage managers 85–6, 93; cast’s clothing at tech rehearsals 86; see also costumes
cloth spike tape 48
cloud-based storage 16, 194
color-coding: and preliminary notes 11; and spiking 69, 71; and tape out of rehearsal space 45, 48
communication: between backstage and booth 90–1; conference calls 53, 54, 194; e-mail 54, 57, 71; quality of good stage managers 3, 103
company handbooks 62
compassion, quality of good stage manager 4
computers (of stage managers), position of during rehearsals 61
condoms, and mic packs 99
confidence, quality of good stage manager 4
conflicts: actor conflicts 36–7, 40, 42; conflict calendars 40, 42
control rooms (booths) 24, 28, 79, 90–1
costume designers: and costume quick changes 92; and costumes for onstage crew 86; and first day on stage 85; and kneepads 50; and laundry 97; and paper or dry techs 84; and personal props 13; and promptbook costume information 40; and publicity photos 76; and rehearsal costume pieces 50; and repair kits 97; role of 22; and scheduling meetings 54; see also costumes; designers; dress rehearsals; wardrobe
costumes: costume shops 28; costume shop supervisors/ managers 20; dressing rooms 24, 28, 77, 92; fast costume changes (quick changes) 80, 92; information for promptbook 40–1; laundry 24, 28, 97, 98; measurements/ fittings schedules 42; for onstage crews 86, 93; and preset checklists 79; rehearsal costume pieces 13, 50, 60; repairs 97–8; and run sheets 79–80; and script 13; storage areas 29; vodka-sprayed vs. dry cleaned 97; see also costume designers; dress rehearsals; hair/wig designers; makeup designers; wardrobe
crews: in blacks or in costumes 85–7, 93; board operators 24, 86, 90, 91, 94, 98, 99; crew calls 86, 94; deck crews (“run crews”) 24, 80, 86, 90, 91, 98; fly crews 24, 91; and headset protocol 91; lightboard operators 24, 28, 77; and run-throughs 73–4; soundboard operators 24, 28, 77, 86; spot operators 24; and tech notes 95; wardrobe crews 24, 28, 82, 92, 97, 99
cues: board cues 24, 28; calling cues 90, 91–2; calling scripts 40, 84–5, 187; and dry techs 84; labeling systems 84; lighting cues 22, 40, 84–5; projection cues 23; sound cues 22, 40, 84
daily rehearsal schedules 43
damage policies 16; damage waivers 15, 62
dance: dance calls 94; dance captains 94; dance rehearsals 68; and Marley tape 81; and tape out of rehearsal space 44, 45; see also choreographers; fights; musicals
deck crew heads/chiefs 24, 77, 80, 85, 91, 98
deck crews (or “run crews”) 24, 85, 86, 90, 91, 98
department-specific meetings 56
designers: assistant designers 21, 54; associate designers 21; and concept meetings 53; and conference calls 53; and cue labeling systems 84; and cue lists 84, 85; design team 21; and first day on stage 85–6; and headsets 91; and performance reports 99; and photo calls 76; and prior to opening night meetings 97; and program “special thanks” section 76; and run-throughs 73–4; and scheduling meetings 54; and spacing rehearsals 85; and stage managers 4, 5, 6, 103; and table read rehearsals 59; and technical notes 95; and world of the play 7; see also costume designers; hair/wig designers; lighting designers; makeup designers; projection designers; properties (props) masters/ designers; scenic designers; sound designers
dietary requirements 62
dimmer check 86
diplomacy, quality of good stage manager 6
directors: and academic productions 26; and actor conflicts 36–7, 42; and actor notes 95; and auditions 35, 36, 37; and concept meetings 7, 53; and cue-to-cue rehearsals 89–90; and daily rehearsal schedules 43; director check-in (after rehearsal) 71; and meetings, running 55–6; and meeting schedules 54; and music rehearsals 59; and paper or dry techs 84; and photo calls 76, 77; and pre-opening night checks 99; and production calendars 42–3; and prop lists 14; and rehearsal props/furniture 49; and rehearsal reports 64, 71; and rehearsals, starting and running 63; and rehearsal schedules 42, 43; and rehearsal space prepping 44; role of 21; and run sheets 79–80; and stage managers 3, 4, 5, 21, 63, 103; and stage managers, first meeting with 25–6; and technical notes 67–8, 95; and tech rehearsals 86, 89; and video recordings for blocking notes 67; and workstations 61; and world of the play 7, 21; see also artistic directors (ADs); music directors; technical directors (TDs)
discretion: quality of good stage manager 6; see also gossip
Disney, Alice in Wonderland 7
Doodle 17, 194
downstage 10
dramaturges 24
dress rehearsals: costume quick change rehearsals 91–2; onstage crew in costumes 93; photo calls 77; postshow actor and tech notes 95; postshow cleanup 95; preset checklists 79, 93–4; preshow setup/checks 93–4; staff on headsets during 91
Dropbox 16, 194, 195
dry techs 84
electricians 81, 91; master electricians 54, 86, 98
e-mail communication 54, 57, 71
emergency procedures 27, 31–2; emergency contact forms 62; medical emergency 32
environmental (or site-specific) theaters 9
Equity see Actors’ Equity Association
Euripides, Iphigenia at Aulis character breakdown 145–7
Excel template, for preliminary notes 11
expendables (or perishable props) 14
fast costume changes (or quick changes) 80, 92
Febreeze spray 97
fights: fight calls 94; fight captains 98; fight choreographers 23, 94, 98, 99
fire, and safety 33
first aid: courses 33; first aid kits 31, 61
flexibility, quality of good stage manager 5
food: dietary requirements 62; as expendables (or perishable props) 14; food service hours in academic setting and rehearsal scheduling 42
“fourth wall” concept 9
framing squares 47
French scene breakdowns 14, 40; example 138
front of house 56, 74, 92, 94, 101–2; house managers 29, 32, 91, 101
The Full Monty: performance report 189; photo call list 173–4; production meeting and rehearsal notes 157–8; rehearsal notes 163–4
furniture: furniture list 40; rehearsal furniture 49, 60; and spiking at rehearsals 69–71, 70; storage areas 29; and tape out of rehearsal space 44
gel colors 22
glow gaff tape 81
glow spikes 82
gobos 22
God mics 91
Good Television, line notes example 165–6
Google Calendars 17, 194
Google Docs/Drive 16, 194, 195
Google Sites 17
gossip 3; see also discretion
“GO” word, and talking on headset 92
Grease, rehearsal schedule 149–50
Greek theatre 8
green rooms: and callboards 28; and costume quick changes 92; and headset protocol 91
groundplans 46, 47, 48, 64, 66, 66
headsets: headset protocol 90; and word “GO” 92
headshots 75
The Heiress, production meeting agenda 155–6
hex key sets 15
house: definitions 101; opening the house 101–2; see also front of house
house counts 101
house managers 29, 32, 91, 101; see also front of house
humor, quality of good stage manager 6
IATSE (International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees) 86
interviews (to promote the show) 76
keys: booths (control rooms) 28; and load-in 79; and stage managers 29; weaponry cases 31
kneepads 50
laundry 24, 28, 97, 99; see also cleaning
leadership, quality of good stage manager 5–6
libretto (libretti) 60; see also scores
lighting: dimmer check 86; lightboard operators 24, 28, 77; light checks 94, 98; light cues 22, 40, 85; lighting information for promptbook 40; lightplots 22, 86; light systems 51, 52; run lights 82, 85, 92; and script 12; see also lighting designers
lighting designers: and basic tutorial for stage managers 51; and color of cast’s clothing at tech rehearsals 86; and glow spikes 82; and headsets 91; and light checks 94, 98; and paper or dry techs 84; and photo calls 77; role of 22; and run-throughs 73–4; and scheduling meetings 54; and spot operators 24; see also designers; lighting
line notes 73; Good Television example 165–6
load-in: definition 79; postshow checklists 80, 82, 185; preset checklists 79, 82, 82, 175–7; run sheets 79–80, 82; stage and backstage prepping 81–4
Lysol spray 97
Macbeth (William Shakespeare): blocking key and notation methods 65, 66; calling script example 187
maintenance notes 4
margin blocking notation method 64, 65, 66
master carpenters 54
master electricians 54, 86, 98; see also electricians
medical emergency 32
medications (over-the-counter) 51
meetings: concept meetings 7, 53; department-specific meetings 56; meeting notes and reports 56–7; online resources 17, 194; paper techs 84; prior to meetings 54–5; prior to opening night meetings 97; production meetings 25, 41, 53–4, 56, 153–4, 155–6, 157–8; running a meeting 55–6; scheduling meetings 54; see also agendas; notes; reports
Meeting Wizard 17, 194
microphones: God mics 91; mic checks 94, 99; mic plots 40; mic tape 99
Microsoft Exchange 17
midstage 10
multi tools 15
musicals: assistant stage managers 37; auditions 37; blocking notation methods 67; program information 75; rehearsals 59–60; rehearsal scheduling 42; scenic breakdowns 14; scores 10, 15, 40, 60; sing-through rehearsals 59; stop and start rehearsals 90; tape out of rehearsal space 44; see also choreographers; music directors
music directors: and auditions 37; and music rehearsals 59; and paper or dry techs 84; and pre-opening night checks 99; and pre-recorded rehearsal tracks 60; role of 23; and scheduling meetings 54; and sing-through rehearsals 59; see also musicals
music stands 59
neutrality, quality of good stage manager 5
notes: actor notes (post-dress rehearsal) 95; blocking notes 64–7, 65, 66; and distributed reports 56–7; during first meeting with director 26; line notes 73, 165–6; maintenance notes 4; personal notes 64; preliminary notes on script 11; prop list “Notes” section 12; rehearsal notes 61, 63–4; rehearsal notes example (The Full Monty) 157–8, 163–4; during scheduling meetings 54; script changes notes 64, 67; stage manager’s note-taking responsibilities 56; technical notes 67–8, 95; during tour of theater 26; see also reports
numbering blocking method 66, 66
office supplies 15
Of Mice and Men (John Steinbeck) 11
on-book responsibilities 73
online resources: brief overview 193–6; calendars 16–17, 43, 194; cloud-based storage 16, 194; scheduling resources 17, 54, 194; theatrical resources 193–4
On The Town, production meeting agenda 153–4
opening night see prior to opening night
organizational skills, quality of good stage manager 3
Our Country’s Good, performance report example 191–2
over-the-counter medications 51
packing tape 81
painter’s tape 81
paper techs 84
paperwork: backstage paperwork 80; electronic copies 80; first rehearsal paperwork 62; PDF use 57, 71; pre-opening night checks 99; pre-production paperwork 41–4, 57; see also notes; reports; run sheets
PDF: and paperwork 57; and rehearsal reports 71
people skills, quality of good stage manager 3
performances: crews in blacks or in costumes 86–7, 93; front of house 101–2; performance periods 7; performance reports 41, 99, 102, 189, 191–2; and preset checklists 79; and staff on headsets 91; see also prior to opening night
perishable props (expendables) 14
personal notes 64
personal satisfaction, and stage managing 6
photo calls 76–7; The Full Monty photo call list 173–4
photographs: headshots 75; publicity photos 76
pianists/accompanists 23, 59, 60
pictures, and blocking notes 67
play see script; world of the play
poise, quality of good stage manager 4–5
postshow checklists 80, 82; City of Angels postshow ASM checklist 185
power outages 32
power strips 15
preliminary notes (on script) 11
preliminary schedules 36
preliminary steps: basic tools and supplies 14–16; online resources 16–17; scenic breakdowns 14; script 10–14, 11; stage directions 9–10, 10, 12; types of theaters 8–9, 8; world of the play 7
pre-production: paperwork 41–4, 57; prepping rehearsal space 44–50, 60, 62; promptbook 39–41; prop storage 50; sound and light systems 51, 52; stage management kits 50–1
pre-recorded rehearsal tracks 60
preset checklists 79, 82, 93–4; example 175–7
preshow setup/checks 93–4; list example 179–80
prior to opening night: costumes 97–8; direction, choreography and vocals 99; lights 98; one-on-one meetings with designers and technical director 97; props 98; scenic 98; sound 99; stage management 99
prior to tech: black clothing for backstage crew 86–7; crew calls 86; first day on stage 85–6; last rehearsal before tech 86; load-in 79–84; paper and/or dry tech 84
production analysis: example 124–7; and production team 14; and third read of script 11–12
production artistic staff 21–3, 24; see also separate occupations; theater staff
production calendars 40, 42–3, 76
production managers (PMs) 19, 27, 89
production meetings 25, 41, 53–4, 56; agenda example (On the Town) 153–4; agenda example (The Heiress) 155–6; example with rehearsal notes (The Full Monty) 157–8
production runs, duration of 7
production teams: and daily rehearsal schedules 43; and production analysis 14; and production calendars 42–3; and rehearsal reports 64; and scheduling meetings 54; and world of the play 7
program information 75–6; form example 167–9
programmers 91
projection: and arena theaters (or “theaters in the round”) 9; projection cues 23
projection operators 24
promptbooks: blocking notes 66; cheat-sheets 41; cue lists 84; during performances 102; pre-opening night checks 99; pre-production checklists 39–41; preset checklists 79, 93; production analysis 12; and rehearsals 61; rehearsal schedules 43; script sign-out sheets 15, 62
prompt corners 28
prompting 72
properties (props) masters/designers 22, 54, 98
props: different types 13; hand props 13, 29; perishable props (or expendables) 14; personal props 13, 95; and pre-opening night checks 98; and preset checklists 79; and promptbooks 40; prop list “Notes” section 12; prop lists 13–14, 40, 50, 83–4; prop list SEMO Addams Family example 129–32; prop preset 40; prop tables 83, 83, 98; rehearsal props 13, 25, 29, 49, 49, 60; and run sheets 40, 79–80; and script 12, 13–14; stand-in props 13, 49; storage 29, 50, 83; see also furniture
psychology of stage managing see qualities of good stage managers
publicity: interviews 76; program information 75–6, 167–9; publicity photos 76
qualities of good stage managers: adaptability 5; assertiveness 5–6; attention to details 3–4; communication skills 3, 103; compassion 4; confidence 4; diplomacy 6; discretion 6; drive and joy 103; flexibility 5; humor 6; leadership 5–6; neutrality 5; organizational skills 3; people skills 3; poise 4–5; work and personal satisfaction 6
quick changes (or fast costume changes) 80, 92
read-through rehearsals 59
rehearsal pianists/accompanists 23, 59, 60
rehearsals: and actors, dismissal of 71; and actors, releasing of 69; after rehearsals 71; attendance checking 43–4, 62–3, 69; blocking rehearsals 49, 60, 64, 85; breaks 25, 68; and cell phones 63; closing down 72; daily rehearsal prep 60–1; dance rehearsals 68; different types 59–60; and director check-in 71; dry techs 84; duration of 7; first rehearsal paperwork 62; last rehearsal before tech 86; music rehearsals 59–60; note taking 61, 63–4, 157–8, 163–4; off-book rehearsals 72–3; paper techs 84; preliminary schedules 36; read-through rehearsals 59; rehearsal calendars 43; rehearsal costume pieces 13, 50, 60; rehearsal furniture 49, 60; rehearsal props 13, 25, 29, 49, 49, 60; rehearsal reports 41, 61, 63–4, 71, 95; during rehearsals 63–71; rehearsal space 28–9; rehearsal space cleaning 61, 72; rehearsal space prepping 44–50, 60, 62; rehearsal tracks 60; reminders 43, 71; rules 26; and run sheets 79–80; run-throughs 73–4; scheduling 14, 25, 40, 42–3, 62, 149–50, 152; and set changes 69; sign-in sheets 62, 159, 162; sing-through rehearsals 59; spacing rehearsals 85; and spiking 69–71, 70; staging rehearsals 49, 60, 89; starting rehearsals 63; stumble-through rehearsals 73–4; table read rehearsals 59; table work rehearsals 59; and time keeping 68; see also dress rehearsals; tech rehearsals
repairs: costumes 97–8; sets 98
reports: compiling 56–7; performance reports 41, 99, 102, 189, 191–2; rehearsal reports 41, 61, 63–4, 71, 95; see also notes
reputations, and theatrical community 24
“run crews” see deck crews (or “run crews”)
run sheets 40, 79–80, 82, 84, 85, 99; example 182–3
safety: emergency procedures 27, 31–2, 62; fire 33; first aid courses 33; first aid kits 31, 61; injury reporting 31, 33, 63; medical emergency 32; and stage/backstage prepping 81; and suspicious persons 33; and tech rehearsals 89; and weaponry 31; and weather 32; see also security
scenery: and script 12; see also flying scenery; set pieces; sets
scene shops 27; scene shop supervisors 20
scenic breakdowns 14, 40; City of Angels example 134–5; French scene breakdowns 14, 40, 138
scenic charges 54
scenic designers 21, 54, 81, 82, 84, 98; see also designers
scenic painters 81
scenographers 21
schedules: online resources 17, 54, 194; preliminary rehearsal schedules 36; rehearsal schedules 14, 25, 40, 42–3, 62, 149–50, 152; scheduling meetings 54
Scotch tape 61
screwdrivers 15
script: 1st read 10–11; 2nd read and preliminary notes 11; 3rd read for production analysis 11–12; example: Of Mice and Men, Act 1, Scene 1 (John Steinbeck) 11; and lights and sound 12; and promptbook 40; and props and costumes 13–14; and scenery 12; script changes notes 64, 67; script revisions 62; and stage directions 12; see also scripts
scripts: backup copies 62; calling scripts 40, 84–5, 187; signout sheets 15, 39, 62, 139; supplying 15–16; see also script
security: and keys 29; and medical emergency 32; security emergency 32; security staff26, 29, 32; and tour of theater 26–7; see also safety
semi-set schedules 42
SEMO Addams Family, props list 129–32
sets: set changes 69, 79, 84; set dressing 13; set maintenance/ cleaning 98; see also flying scenery
sewing repair kits 97
Shakespeare, William: Macbeth blocking key and notation methods 65, 66; Macbeth calling script example 187
shop managers, and program “special thanks” section 76
Show Bible 39; see also promptbooks
sign-out sheets 15, 39, 62, 139
sing-through rehearsals 59
site-specific (or environmental) theaters 9
sound: and script 12; sound checks 94, 99; sound cues 22, 40, 84–5; sound information for promptbook 40; sound systems 51, 52
soundboard operators 24, 28, 77, 86
sound designers: and basic tutorial for stage managers 51; and headsets 91; and paper or dry techs 84; and photo calls 76; and pre-opening night checks 99; role of 22; and run-throughs 73–4; and scheduling meetings 54; see also designers
spacing rehearsals 85
speaker plots 40
“special thanks” program section 76
spike tape 29, 44, 45, 46, 48, 61; cloth spike tape 48; vinyl spike tape 69
spiking, at rehearsals 69–71, 70
spot operators 24
staff see production artistic staff; theater staff
stage: definition 27; first day on stage 85–6; prepping (load-in) 81–3
stage management kits 14, 50–1, 61, 62
stage managers: and actor conflicts 42; and actors 3, 4, 5, 6, 103; appropriate clothing 86; and auditions 37; and board cues 24, 28; and calling cues 84, 91–2; and cleaning/ maintenance responsibilities 29; and computers, position of during rehearsals 61; and designers 4, 5, 6, 103; and directors 3, 4, 5, 21, 63, 103; and directors, first meeting with 25–6; and emergency procedures 31–2; and God mics 91; and headsets 91; and keys 29; and medications 51; and meetings, running 55–6; and meetings, scheduling 54; and music rehearsals 59–60; and paper or dry techs 84; and production meetings 53–4; and rehearsal props/furniture 49; and rehearsals, starting and running 63, 68; and relationships with staff 24–5; and safety responsibilities 31; and script changes 67; and sound and light systems 51; and tech rehearsals 89; and time checks and calls 94; see also assistant stage managers (ASMs); qualities of good stage managers
staging rehearsals 49, 59, 60, 89; see also blocking
stand-in actors 62
Steinbeck, John, Of Mice and Men 11
stop and start rehearsals 90
storage: cloud-based storage 16, 194; storage areas 29, 50, 83
stumble-through rehearsals 73–4
supplies: cleaning supplies 29; office supplies 15; replacement of 61; see also scripts; stage management kits; tape; tools
suspicious persons, and safety 33
table read rehearsals 59
table work rehearsals 59
tape: blue painter’s tape 81; clear packing tape 81; cloth spike tape 48; gaffers tape 15, 61; glow gaff tape 81; glow tape 15, 71, 81, 82; Marley tape 15, 81; masking tape 50, 81; mic tape 99; safety tape 81, 82; Scotch tape 61; spike tape 15, 29, 44, 45, 46, 48, 61; vinyl spike tape 69; white gaff tape 50, 81
tape out (of rehearsal space) 44–8, 45, 46, 47, 48, 60
tardiness and absences 43–4, 62–3, 69
technical directors (TDs): and God mics 91; and groundplans 46, 48; and mic handling by actors 94; and prior to opening night meetings 97; and program information 75; and rehearsal space cleaning 72; role of 20; and scene shops 27; and scheduling meetings 54; and set pieces at rehearsals 69; and set repairs/maintenance 98; and sound and light systems 51; and spacing rehearsals 85; and spike tape 45; and supplies 15, 61; and tech rehearsals 89; and tour of the theater 26
tech rehearsals: and actors 89; calling cues 90, 91–2; color of cast’s clothing 86; cue-to-cue rehearsals 89–90; and directors 86, 89; full tech rehearsals 89, 90–1; quick change rehearsals 92; staff on headsets 91; and stage managers 89; stop and start rehearsals 90; see also prior to tech
the theater: staff from production artistic team 21–3, 24; staff from the theater 19–20, 20; staff from various crews 24; stage, rooms and important features 27–9; stage managers and directors (first meeting) 25–6; stage managers and other staff24–5; theatrical community and reputations 24; tour of the theater 26–7; see also load-in; theaters
theaters: arena theaters (or “theaters in the round”) 8, 9, 10; blackbox theaters 8, 9; proscenium theaters 8, 8; site-specific (or environmental) theaters 9; thrust theaters 8–9, 8; see also the theater
“theaters in the round” (or arena theaters) 8, 9, 10
theater staff 19–20; hierarchy diagram 20; see also production artistic staff; separate occupations
theatrical community, and reputations 24
theatrical online resources 193–4
time calls see calling
time checks 94
tools: architect’s scale rulers 15, 46; framing squares 47; hex key sets 15; multi tools 15; power strips 15; screwdrivers 15; for set repairs/maintenance 98; stopwatches 15, 61; tape measures 15, 46, 48; for tape out of rehearsal space 46–7, 47; utility knives 15; see also groundplans; tape
tornado shelter areas 32
union regulations: break times 25, 68; costume pieces 50; rehearsal scheduling 42; rehearsal video/audio recordings 67
upstage 10
utility knives 15
Vectorworks 46
video recording, and blocking notes 67
video sharing, and YouTube 67
vinyl spike tape 69
vodka-sprayed costumes 97
vomitoriums (voms) 9
walkie-talkies 91
wardrobe: wardrobe crews 24, 28, 82, 92, 97, 99; wardrobe space 28; wardrobe supervisors 24, 50, 75, 84, 86; see also costume designers; costumes; dress rehearsals; hair/wig designers; makeup designers
Wikispaces 17
workstations 61
world of the play 7, 21, 22, 26, 86
YouTube, and video sharing 67