Overview

This title offers a practical guide to all aspects of this exciting and pivotal job in the theatre, from first receiving the script, through the rehearsal process and production period to putting the show away after the final performance. Topics include: the stage management team - roles and responsibilities; reading the play; working with the play, researching it and making a prompt copy; finding and borrowing props; making realistic stage food and drink; rehearsal process, including technical and dress rehearsals and, finally, stage management in performance.

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9781861264534

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Soozie's and Philippa's book gives trementous insight into every aspect of a stage manager's job: they have communicated their depth of knowledge in a wonderfully accessible way. Cameron Mackintosh

"""Soozie's and Philippa's book gives trementous insight into every aspect of a stage manager's job: they have communicated their depth of knowledge in a wonderfully accessible way."" Cameron Mackintosh"

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Soozie Copley is recognized both for her professional experience, and for her contribution as a senior stage manager and tutor at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. Philippa Killner works as a stage management tutor at the Guildhall and is a board member at Salisbury Playhouse. Together their experience has covered drama, musical theatre, opera, children's theatre and television across the world.

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