STAGE MANAGEMENT APPRENTICESHIP

Stage Management Apprentices are expected to:

• Collaborate with Mentor to set specific, stage management-related learning goals (e.g.role in creating schedule, assembling actor information, actor/design team communication, running rehearsals and production meetings)
• Attend production meetings to help  build professional relationships and understand the collaborative nature of theatrical work.
• Establish a schedule that supports the apprentice in achieving their minimum 50 required hours, with attention to build/shopping, and tech periods.
• Arrange 1–2 check-in meetings (which can occur pre-rehearsal or on separate occassions) to evaluate progress, discuss challenges, and adjust goals if necessary.

Stage Management Apprenticeship hours (minimum 50) can include:

• One-on-one planning meeting with the Stage Manager
• Production team meetings
• Working on schedules/obtaining conflicts from cast
• Taping out the rehearsal room floor
• Being on-book for rehearsals/runs
• Participation in designer runs, dress rehearsals and tech week to gain insight into backstage needs/tracking