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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Primary Duties
To provide on-going artistic input into the production--a
different opinion, another point
Of view, devil's advocacy, new ideas, a second pair of eyes looking
for small details.
To take over if the director is late, absent, or unable to continue rehearsals.
Secondary Duties
To arrive early
To develop various planning tools as necessary-- prop lists audition notices, etc.
To anticipate and address director's rehearsal needs
To run errands appropriate to the production
To substitute for Stage Manager when necessary
*To assist with rehearsal props, music, furniture, costumes
To function as rehearsal running crew when necessary
To lead actor warm-ups
To read lines for late or absent actors
To intercept and answer questions for director during rehearsal
To be a resource of information for cast and crew
To understudy
To coach actors outside of rehearsal or during dual rehearsals
To prompt actors during line memorization rehearsals
To take notes for the director
To provide positive support even after opening night; to keep an eye on things
To leave late
*Duties indicated by asterisk can be assumed by the Stage
Manager or
ASM.
STAGE MANAGER
Primary Duties
To provide on-going management and communications for
all elements of the
production
To run the show during performance
To represent the actors during rehearsal and the director during performance
Secondary Duties
To arrive early
To anticipate everything; to be self-starting; to think ahead
of everyone, including the
director
To assist the technical director in spiking the ground-plan
To assure a safe rehearsal and performance environment
To provide security for the building, personnel, and materials
To supervise emergency procedures
To maintain an up-to-date contact list of phone numbers and
addresses for all cast members
and production personnel
To start rehearsals and performances on time
To substitute for the Assistant Director when necessary
To enforce backstage discipline and behavior for cast and crew
To record and deliver the director's technical and design notes
to the appropriate area
leaders; to deliver notes from the technical and design areas
to the actors and director
To coordinate timing and protocol of show opening and intermissions
with the House
Manager
To call cues during performance
To prepare and refine the master script for calling cues
*To assist with rehearsal props, lights, music, furniture
To leave the rehearsal hall of theatre in impeccable condition
after rehearsal; to be the last
out the door
*Duties indicated by asterisk can be assumed by the AD or ASM.