Pre-Production

This first phase of the process is devoted to information gathering.  The stage manager focuses on gathering details on both the script and this specific production, and sharing that information in a first set of documents and conversations.

Samples

Single-page excerpts of the Character/Scene Breakdown for both a play and a musical appear in the text.  Below are the full versions of those documents.

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Templates

Below is a collection of templates for use as you prepare your own show.

Character/Scene Breakdown for a play

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Character/Scene Breakdown for a musical

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Calendar Templates

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Prop List

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Audition Form

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Contact Sheet

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ASM Assignments

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