STAGE MANAGEMENT AEA TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What a stage manager does - ANSWER 1. Keeps track of the players' and
directors' schedules during rehearsals and the show's run.
2. Keeps track of all changes to the script, blocking, and decisions that affect
other areas during rehearsals.
3. Keeps track of all the paperwork that goes along with running the show, like
moving props, scenery, the fly system, players, and calling all the cues for
scenery
4. tells all the cues
5. Tels everyone about every part of the practices, tech, and performances
assistant stage manager: “more than just an assistant to the stage manager,” but
also has its own set of duties. For example, they are usually in charge of
keeping track of costumes and props during rehearsals.
makes a run book, leads the team backstage, checks and double-checks the set
lists, and acts as the stage manager's eyes and ears backstage.
The Actors' Equity Association has the answer. The union that works for
professional actors and stage managers. Because they are members of the same
union, stage managers often speak up for the acting company and make sure
that Union rules are followed in the practice room when it comes to breaks,
working conditions, and safety.
Deals with different kinds of contracts for theaters of different sizes and types
(4 types). - ANSWER LORT, SPT, U/RTA, or Letter of agreement
AEA Stage Manager: What It Is and What It Does - ANSWER Under an AEA
contract, the stage manager must do at least the following things for the show
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What a stage manager does - ANSWER 1. Keeps track of the players' and
directors' schedules during rehearsals and the show's run.
2. Keeps track of all changes to the script, blocking, and decisions that affect
other areas during rehearsals.
3. Keeps track of all the paperwork that goes along with running the show, like
moving props, scenery, the fly system, players, and calling all the cues for
scenery
4. tells all the cues
5. Tels everyone about every part of the practices, tech, and performances
assistant stage manager: “more than just an assistant to the stage manager,” but
also has its own set of duties. For example, they are usually in charge of
keeping track of costumes and props during rehearsals.
makes a run book, leads the team backstage, checks and double-checks the set
lists, and acts as the stage manager's eyes and ears backstage.
The Actors' Equity Association has the answer. The union that works for
professional actors and stage managers. Because they are members of the same
union, stage managers often speak up for the acting company and make sure
that Union rules are followed in the practice room when it comes to breaks,
working conditions, and safety.
Deals with different kinds of contracts for theaters of different sizes and types
(4 types). - ANSWER LORT, SPT, U/RTA, or Letter of agreement
AEA Stage Manager: What It Is and What It Does - ANSWER Under an AEA
contract, the stage manager must do at least the following things for the show
