Stage Manager Video Quiz

What is the primary role of a stage manager during a production?

• To write the script and direct the actors.

• To facilitate, supervise, and ensure the director's vision is realized.

• To design and build the sets and costumes.

• To perform on stage and interact with the audience.

Which of the following tasks is a stage manager primarily responsible for during pre-production?

• Building the physical sets and props.

• Designing the lighting and sound cues.

• Generating and distributing paperwork like schedules and script breakdowns.

• Auditioning and casting the actors.

How does the stage manager's role change from the rehearsal room to the actual theater performance?

• In rehearsal, they are in charge; in performance, the director takes over.

• In rehearsal, they facilitate; in performance, they ensure everything happens on time and cues are executed.

• Their role remains exactly the same in both phases.

• They are only present during rehearsals and not during performances.

When/Where did this Stage Manager discover Stage Management?

• Yesterday

• College

• High School

• Elementary

Why is adhering to schedules crucial in stage management?

• It allows for more creative freedom during the show.

• It ensures that the actors have enough time to socialize.

• It prevents delays and financial losses, as "time is money."

• It is only important during the initial rehearsal phase.

In 2-3 sentences explain what the role of a Stage Manager is and why it's important?