The role of a stage manager requires effectively communicating between the artistic and technical sides of theatre production. During rehearsals, the stage management team acts as the link between the rehearsal room process and the outside production work. Stage managers must be good planners, organizers, and able to multi-task and stay calm under pressure. The applicant's previous experience as a sound and lighting operator provides technical knowledge and skills in communication, organization, negotiation, and teamwork to fulfill the responsibilities of stage manager.

1. STAGE MANAGER
Sophie brown

2. WHAT THE ROLE ENTAILS
• A stage manager must have the temperament and ability to get along with
people in both the artistic and technical sides of theatre, and to understand
what they do.
• Stage managers should be good planners and organisers, with a knack for
multi-tasking, prioritising and keeping calm under pressure and in a crisis.
• During the rehearsal period, the stage management team (often composed
of 3 - a stage manager, a deputy stage manager and an assistant stage
manager) acts as the lynchpin between the artistic process developing in
the rehearsal room and the people physically building, sewing, assembling
and making the production outside of that rehearsal room.
• Stage management are there to prevent ANYTHING from adversely
affecting the production. Attention to detail and good communication
skills are essential here.

3. EXPERIENCE
Previously I have been a sound and lighting operator. This is
useful as I know the technical elements so I can liaise with
these people now. Through my different roles I have had I
have learnt skills such as;
• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Know each of the different role elements
• Negotiation skills
• Working in a team
• creativity

4. WHY I WOULD BE RIGHT FOR
THE JOB
• I would be good for the job as I understand
what each job role entails so I can manage each
team.
• I can manage people in a appropriate manner
• I am able to communicate with each team
manager
• I am organised and keep on top of everything
that is needed to be done