The people that do these behind-the-scenes jobs are called stagehands and stage managers. The show simply could not go on without their hard work. Managing furniture and props, arranging costumes, and ensuring the actors are accounted for are all jobs that stage managers do. Another important job of a stage manager is to create and set up rehearsal schedules. The more actors there are, the harder this is to do.
To do their job well, stage managers must possess the following skills:
- Have excellent communication
- Work well under pressure and deadlines
- Be a motivator
- Possess flexibility
- Be able to organize the work of others
Stage managers must also have knowledge of audio, lights, and other technology necessary for a performance. Because stage managers oversee each performance, they often know all of the actors’ lines. With all that they do, it’s no wonder stage managers are the director’s right-hand man.
The Stage Management Association (SMA) established the first Stage Management Day on October 10, 2013. According to Andy Rowley, executive director of the SMA, countries around the world observed the day. These countries included New Zealand, Australia, U.K., U.S.A., and throughout Europe. Because of its popularity across the globe, the day was changed to International Stage Management Day.
Source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com
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