Preproduction:

• Organize and assist in the audition process

• Create a contact list and distribute to the production team

• Keep track of actors’ needs, and conflicts for rehearsal

During Rehearsals

• Communicate changes to the producer, design teams, production team and actors

• Keep a detailed production script with lighting, sound, special effects cues, costume changes, props, and scene changes

• Record the blocking/onstage movement

• Help to organize the rehearsal schedule and communicate changes

• Keep the rehearsal on track and set break times – watch the clock

• Set up the stage for rehearsal and clear the stage at the end of the rehearsal

• Be the parent - offer support and discipline if needed

During the show

• Keep the show clock

• Call the show. Give the light and sound operators, the backstage crew and actors Stand By cues and then Go cues

• Set up pre-show check lists, backstage cue lists, and post show check lists

• Ensure the show remains as directed.

• Solve problems

Post show

• Help with strike, ensure props, costumes, set pieces, furniture is returned, disposed of or stored.