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Newsies SM Duties

Prep

  • Read script and familiarize self with show.

  • Analyzed script for props, sound effects, character entrances/exits, and costume changes.

  • Organized then distributed scripts (or sides if necessary) and contact forms to actors.

  • Made & populated document formats for all scheduling, signage, company forms, contacts, deck run sheet, prop list, sound effect list, character/scene/song breakdown and rail cue sheet.

  • Set up callboard.

  • Began making/updating prompt book (bible).

  • Discussed with assistant stage managers (ASM) individual responsibilities.

  • Began sourcing and creating sound effects.

  • Started sourcing rehearsal props.

  • Posted running order and other important documents backstage.

Auditions

  • Set up audition space (music room and stage).

  • Distributed and collected audition forms. Then digitized info.

  • Directed actors where to go for auditions.

  • Distributed audition sides for actors.

  • Recorded actors singing and dancing.

  • Floated between audition spaces to check-in.

Rehearsals

  • Set up the rehearsal space. (Including sweeping/vacuuming/mopping stage)

  • Checked with director about schedule for rehearsal (any changes).

  • Checked attendance and contacted absent actors.

  • Verified that all actors were ready. (costume/makeup/shoes/etc.)

  • Updated rehearsal report.

  • Called a "hold" in the event of a safety issue or at the request of the director/music director.

  • Notated/revised blocking.

  • Ensured that rehearsal stayed on track, according to the schedule.

  • Sent out scheduling (daily/weekly) and rehearsal report at end of rehearsal.

  • Ensured that the rehearsal space was cleaned up and props put up.

Tech Rehearsals

  • (including all regular rehearsal responsibilities)

  • Gave calls (30, 10, 5, places) to actors, technical operators, creatives, etc. until the start of rehearsal/run.

  • Distributed belt packs and checked backstage communication system.

  • Ensured that all technical elements (that are operational) were ready to use and that operators were ready.

  • Brought room to order and started the rehearsal/run.

  • Called all technical cues available for the run/rehearsal.

  • Called a "hold" for any technical issues and resolved any problems.

  • Checked with director for any notes about the rehearsal/run.

  • Once rehearsal was over, ensured scenery and props were reset to their top of show positions.

Performances

  • Moved all actors and crew to the greenroom so that the house can be opened. Then announce that the house is open.

  • Updated performance report.

  • Checked in with all technical operators before acts one and two.

  • Called all technical cues during the performance.

  • (repeat) Swept/vacuumed and moped the stage.

  • (repeat) Ensured scener and props were reset to their top of show positions.

  • (repeat) Checked attendance and contacted absent actors.

  • (repeat) Gave calls (30, 10, 5, places) to actors, technical operators, creatives, etc. until places.

  • (repeat) Distributed belt packs and checked backstage communication system.

  • (repeat) Ensured that all technical elements (that are operational) were ready to use.

  • (repeat) Verified that all actors were ready. (costume/makeup/shoes/etc.)

  • (repeat) Sent out scheduling (daily/weekly) and performance report at end of the night.

Prep
Auditions
Rehearsals
Tech Rehearsals
Performances
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