2536-19 Stage Manager
Plans, organises, supervises and coordinates the activities of workers responsible for placing set and properties, and operating lighting and sound equipment as part of dramatic productions.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. This occupation requires high levels of creative talent or personal commitment and interest as well as, or in place of, formal qualifications or experience.
Tasks Include:
- confers with production personnel to determine production requirements
- interprets stage or set diagrams to determine layout
- carries out Art Director's instructions by supervising crew engaged in placing of scenery, equipment or properties
- implements instructions from Media Producers and Directors during course of production
- reads annotated script during rehearsals and performances and gives cues for lights, properties and sound effects using cue cards, hand signals and radio
- gives cues and directions to ensure that Actors, Singers or Dancers appear in the right place at the right time
- conducts production meetings and controls communications during productions
- administers running costs and petty cash float during rehearsals and performances
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