Stage Management Quiz

Imagine you're the director of a grand theatre production. Suddenly, you hear the term 'breakdown' in stage management. What could it possibly mean?

• Is it a way to capture the entire script in just a page or two?

• Could it be a list of all the cues for lights, sound, and props?

• Maybe it's a summary of the rehearsal process and progress?

• Or is it a detailed analysis of the characters and their motivations?

Imagine you're the director of a play. You've been handed a 'prompt book'. What exactly is this book?

• A magical book that documents everything about your production

• A secret book that contains the script for your production

• A handy book that lists the contact information of everyone involved in your production

• A useful book that includes the schedule for your production

Are you ready for a backstage challenge? Can you identify the major components found in a prompt book?

• Contact lists, schedules, breakdowns, and script

• Rehearsal reports, lighting plots, costume breakdowns, and production minutes

• Stage manager notes, director's instructions, cast and crew contact information, and prop lists

• Set designs, sound cues, costume designs, and publicity materials

Imagine you're the director of a play. Why would you place the contact list section right at the front of your prompt book?

• So you can quickly find contact information if an actor goes missing.

• To keep a record of the rehearsal and show timings.

• To organize the different schedules for the show.

• To have a quick reference for the breakdowns.

Imagine you're the director of a play and you've just received your script. How would you format it in your prompt book to make your job easier?

• Would you use wide margins for jotting down notes and blocking?

• Would you prefer narrow margins to save space?

• Would you annotate and highlight important scenes?

• Would you have a separate page for each act and scene?

Ready for a backstage challenge? Can you guess the purpose of the columns in a prompt book?

• Are they used to jot down environmental needs, character beats, and blocking?

• Do they serve to separate different sections of the prompt book?

• Are they there to organize the contact information and schedules?

• Or, are they used to create a visual representation of the stage?

Imagine you're a stage manager for a grand theatre production. What would be your go-to method for writing cues in your prompt book?

• Would you use post-it flags to easily move cues during tech?

• Would you prefer writing cues directly on the script pages?

• Would you use different colored markers for different cue types?

• Would you create a separate cue sheet for each department?

Imagine you're the stage manager for a Broadway show! What would you include in your rehearsal reports?

• The scoop on what was covered in rehearsal, who showed up, and some juicy notes for each department.

• A quick rundown of the director's instructions and feedback.

• An inventory of all the props, costumes, and set pieces that made an appearance in rehearsal.

• A detailed critique of the actors' performances and their character's evolution.

Imagine you are the head of a production team. Why would you want to keep copies of the production meeting minutes?

• They are like a treasure map, leading you to important deadlines, brilliant ideas, and intriguing unanswered questions.

• They are like a time capsule, preserving the record of your team's lively discussions.

• They are like a diary, summarizing the journey of the rehearsal process.

• They are like a report card, including feedback and notes from the director.

Imagine you're a professional stage manager! What extra items might you find in your stage management book?

• Copies of lighting plots, soundtrack listings, and costume breakdowns?

• Scripts from previous productions for reference?

• Marketing materials and publicity plans?

• Contracts and legal documents related to the production?