Stage Manager
- scheduling and running rehearsals.
- communicating the director's wishes to designers and crafts people.
- coordinating the work of the stage crew.
- calling cues and possibly actors' entrances during performance.
- overseeing the entire show each time it is performed.
How do you become a stage manager?
Hopeful professional stage managers should earn a bachelor's degree in stage management, then get experience working in the field before thinking about joining a union and pursuing specialized positions.
How do you become a successful stage manager?
A good stage manager will practice the following traits: be proactive, assume responsibility, think ahead, be organized, and dependable. With each production your confidence and skills will grow, assisting you in your professional career after college.
