Assistant Stage Manager
Main duties vary depending on SM/Director
The ASM reports directly to the SM. If the SM cannot attend a rehearsal, the senior ASMsteps in. ASMs usually commence their involvement by prompting and making notes inpencil in the Prompt Book. As the production fleshes out, slhe will graduate to a varietyof duties which culminate in working as running crew.A good ASM is quiet, well-organized, likes repetition and detail work, and is a strongteam player. Good reading skills and a well-articulated neutral voice are an asset(prompting) as is skilled with tools and the ability to remain unobtrusive. A sense of humour is a must!
- takes direction from the SM
- prompts actors with lines and sometimes blocking
- collects working props for rehearsals
- creates lists for props
- maintains a backstage Prompt Book for performances
- receives and executes calls from SM during the show, such as giving actor a 'go' or advising actor about vocal volume, etc
- communicates back to booth when calls are complete, actors on or off, missing prop, etc
- makes set changes during transitions or scene changes
- dresses actors backstage during show
- prepares and maintains a labelled props table
- checks that actors always have the correct hand props
- gives actors their 'calls' - 1 hour, 45,30,20, 15, 10, 5 and 2 minutes and leads actors to their places
- prepares stage food and liquids such as tea, fake alcoholic drinks, etc
- cleans up after show and re-sets for next show
- turns any receipts in to SM
- operates any backstage technical equipment such as pyrotechnics, flash boards, tossing objects, gun shots
- packs props (and if required, costumes) when changing venues, and maintaining an accurate list of contents of each numbered box
- if there is no Wardrobe Mistress, ASM may be assigned to take care of costumes: ironing, cleaning, hand washing, replacing nylons, sewing on buttons, hanging costumes up after each show, taking repairs to costumer, etc
- assists with all set-ups, strikes, load-ins and tear downs
Rehearsals
- you may be asked to prompt, do sign in sheet, lead warm ups, copy down blocking, etc.
Performance Nights
- do calls for actors
- be on head set backstage to give actors any directions from booth
- bring actors to backstage area on SM's instructions
- let SM know when actors are in place
- follow script in case actors have any questions
- let FOH people know when to open doors at ends of acts and the show (cue from SM)
- be there to cope with any emergencies - have emergency kit ready (sewing supplies, aspirin, tape, pins, arsenic etc.)
- keep actors and backstage crew quiet
- be sure that ONLY appropriate people are backstage
- post and check sign in sheet to know if cast and crew are there.
The ASM reports directly to the SM. If the SM cannot attend a rehearsal, the senior ASMsteps in. ASMs usually commence their involvement by prompting and making notes inpencil in the Prompt Book. As the production fleshes out, slhe will graduate to a varietyof duties which culminate in working as running crew.A good ASM is quiet, well-organized, likes repetition and detail work, and is a strongteam player. Good reading skills and a well-articulated neutral voice are an asset(prompting) as is skilled with tools and the ability to remain unobtrusive. A sense of humour is a must!
Main Duties
- takes direction from the SM
- prompts actors with lines and sometimes blocking
- collects working props for rehearsals
- creates lists for props
- maintains a backstage Prompt Book for performances
- receives and executes calls from SM during the show, such as giving actor a 'go' or advising actor about vocal volume, etc
- communicates back to booth when calls are complete, actors on or off, missing prop, etc
- makes set changes during transitions or scene changes
- dresses actors backstage during show
- prepares and maintains a labelled props table
- checks that actors always have the correct hand props
- gives actors their 'calls' - 1 hour, 45,30,20, 15, 10, 5 and 2 minutes and leads actors to their places
- prepares stage food and liquids such as tea, fake alcoholic drinks, etc
- cleans up after show and re-sets for next show
- turns any receipts in to SM
- operates any backstage technical equipment such as pyrotechnics, flash boards, tossing objects, gun shots
- packs props (and if required, costumes) when changing venues, and maintaining an accurate list of contents of each numbered box
- if there is no Wardrobe Mistress, ASM may be assigned to take care of costumes: ironing, cleaning, hand washing, replacing nylons, sewing on buttons, hanging costumes up after each show, taking repairs to costumer, etc
- assists with all set-ups, strikes, load-ins and tear downs
Rehearsals
- you may be asked to prompt, do sign in sheet, lead warm ups, copy down blocking, etc.
Performance Nights
- do calls for actors
- be on head set backstage to give actors any directions from booth
- bring actors to backstage area on SM's instructions
- let SM know when actors are in place
- follow script in case actors have any questions
- let FOH people know when to open doors at ends of acts and the show (cue from SM)
- be there to cope with any emergencies - have emergency kit ready (sewing supplies, aspirin, tape, pins, arsenic etc.)
- keep actors and backstage crew quiet
- be sure that ONLY appropriate people are backstage
- post and check sign in sheet to know if cast and crew are there.
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posted by Terrace Little Theatre | Friday, August 01, 2008
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