JOB DESCRIPTION

The assistant stage manager is responsible for all logistics regarding running rehearsals and performances. The position is most easily broken into two phases: rehearsal and production.

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• Start taking line notes a week or so after the actors go off book
• Write down as many notes as you have time for
• If someone is making the same mistake over and over, tell them (in case they don't read the notes *gasp*)
• Try underlining everything that people mess up, and showing them after the rehearsal is over, so they get instant feedback as well as detailed feedback
• Send out the notes as soon after rehearsal as possible

Production week:

Generally, you will be expected to show up to one rehearsal this week, and expected to be at 2 shows. During the rehearsal, the SM will explain to you the details of what is expected of you for this particular show.

Your job this week is to, for the most part, stay backstage on headset. The SM and board ops will also be on headset with you, and the SM will tell you things to tell actors (i.e. "Ten to places").You will most likely be opening the doors at intermission and the end of the show, and closing them at the end of intermission. Depending on the show, you may have some duties before showtime or during intermission (i.e. charging glowtape or taking props offstage).