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Fundamentals of Stage Management
This course is an overview of the roles of stage management in the theatre industry.
Course content includes:
* Outline of the stage management team's duties and responsibilities including their roles in the technical period
* Introducing theatre conventions, stage equipment and theatre glossary
* Organizational and management skills
* Preparation of prompt book and blocking notation
* Understanding the financial responsibilities of the stage management team in relation to production budgets
* Introducing the relationship of the stage management team to other theatre personnel
* Calling cues
* Stage managing various art forms
* Theatre health and safety
On successful completion of this course, participants should understand some of the fundamental techniques of stage management. The course includes a session for participants to practice at a theatre. A combined practical class will be offered to students from Stage Lighting Design, Stage Management and Sound Technology and Operation course at the last lesson**.
**The combined practical class will be offered on the condition that there is sufficient enrolment for EACH course.
