Stage Management AEA Exam
Questions With 100% Verified Answers
Definitions of a stage manager -
correct answer ✅1.manages the time of the actors and directors
during the rehearsal process, and run of the show
2. Keeps track of all script changes, blocking and any choices that
effect other departments during the rehearsal process
3.organizes all paperwork related to running of the show including
the movement of props, scenery, fly system, actors and the calling
of all cues for scenery
4. calls all cues
5. reports all aspects of the rehearsals, tech, and performances to
all parties
assistant stage manager -
correct answer ✅more than just an assistant to the stage manager,
but has a discrete set of responsibilities, generally responsible for
the tracking of props and costumes in rehearsal;
Prepares run book
leads crew backstage
oversee and check presets and changes
the eye and ears of the stage manager backstage
, Stage Management AEA Exam
Questions With 100% Verified Answers
Actors Equity Association -
correct answer ✅The union that represents professional actors
and stage managers (due to the same affiliations, stage managers
act in many ways as the advocate for the acting company and
ensure that Union regulation are followed in the rehearsal room
[breaks, working, conditions, safety])
Negotiates contracts of various types for different sizes and types of
theatre (4 types) -
correct answer ✅LORT, SPT, U/RTA, Letter of agreement
AEA Stage Manager Definition/Duties -
correct answer ✅Stage manager under AEA contract is or shall be
obligated to perform at least the following duties for the production
to which they are engaged and by performing them is hereby
defined as the stage manager (many listed in other slide)
On Equity contracts "_____ ______" is one week prior to the start
of the rehearsal period -
correct answer ✅prep week
Jobs during prep week -
correct answer ✅analyze script for technical requirements, create
Questions With 100% Verified Answers
Definitions of a stage manager -
correct answer ✅1.manages the time of the actors and directors
during the rehearsal process, and run of the show
2. Keeps track of all script changes, blocking and any choices that
effect other departments during the rehearsal process
3.organizes all paperwork related to running of the show including
the movement of props, scenery, fly system, actors and the calling
of all cues for scenery
4. calls all cues
5. reports all aspects of the rehearsals, tech, and performances to
all parties
assistant stage manager -
correct answer ✅more than just an assistant to the stage manager,
but has a discrete set of responsibilities, generally responsible for
the tracking of props and costumes in rehearsal;
Prepares run book
leads crew backstage
oversee and check presets and changes
the eye and ears of the stage manager backstage
, Stage Management AEA Exam
Questions With 100% Verified Answers
Actors Equity Association -
correct answer ✅The union that represents professional actors
and stage managers (due to the same affiliations, stage managers
act in many ways as the advocate for the acting company and
ensure that Union regulation are followed in the rehearsal room
[breaks, working, conditions, safety])
Negotiates contracts of various types for different sizes and types of
theatre (4 types) -
correct answer ✅LORT, SPT, U/RTA, Letter of agreement
AEA Stage Manager Definition/Duties -
correct answer ✅Stage manager under AEA contract is or shall be
obligated to perform at least the following duties for the production
to which they are engaged and by performing them is hereby
defined as the stage manager (many listed in other slide)
On Equity contracts "_____ ______" is one week prior to the start
of the rehearsal period -
correct answer ✅prep week
Jobs during prep week -
correct answer ✅analyze script for technical requirements, create
