stage manager
Stage managers coordinate and supervise the preparation and execution of the show to ensure the scenic image and the actions on stage comply with the artistic vision of the director and the artistic team. They identify needs, monitor the technical and artistic processes during rehearsals and performances of live shows and events, according to the artistic project, the characteristics of the stage and technical, economic, human and security terms.
Also called: stage/production manager, production coordinator, production stage manager, deputy stage manager, stage supervisor, production coordinator/stage manager, stage coordinator
- 31
- essential skills
- 24
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 3435
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
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Essential skills
31- adapt artistic plan to location
- adapt to artists' creative demands
- analyse a script
- analyse music score
- analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
- analyse the scenography
- coordinate pre-show checks
- coordinate the running of a performance
- cue a performance
- determine context to present the work
- develop drama production process
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- identify technical resources for performances
- interpret artistic intentions
- intervene with actions on stage
- negotiate health and safety issues with third parties
- organise stage
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- promote health and safety
- react to emergency situations in a live performance environment
- safeguard artistic quality of performance
- support a designer in the developing process
- translate artistic concepts to technical designs
- understand artistic concepts
- use communication equipment
- use personal protection equipment
- use technical documentation
- work ergonomically
- work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
- work with respect for own safety
- write risk assessment on performing arts production
Optional skills
24- document safety actions
- ensure health and safety of visitors
- ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
- follow time cues
- keep up with trends
- manage prompt book
- obtain pyrotechnic permits
- obtain stage weapon permits
- operate pyrotechnical control
- organise rehearsals
- perform first fire intervention
- plan pyrotechnical effects
- plan weapon use on stage
- prepare stage weapons
- prompt performers
- provide first aid
- read musical score
- set up pyrotechnical equipment
- store pyrotechnical materials
- store stage weapons
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with pyrotechnical materials in a performance environment
- work safely with stage weapons
- write technical riders
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