ACT IWHERE ARE WE?

Parts of the Stage

THE VIEW FROM UP HERE: Stage directions

Are from the Performers P.O.V.

Toward the Audience is“Downstage”

The back wall is“Upstage”

Center

Stage Left Stage Right

PARTS IS PARTSBorders

Main Rag

Apron (D.S. of Proscenium)

Proscenium

Proscenium

Legs

Up Right Up Center Up Left

Down Right Down Center Down Left

Orchestra Pit

SMOTHERED, COVERED, DRAPED

SOMEONE NEEDS TO DRIVE! Stage Manager

During rehearsal; Director’s assistant Takes blocking, choreography, and acting notes Keeps the rehearsal schedule

During performances; They “call” the show All cues including sound, lights, scene changes

AND A BACKSTAGE DRIVER! Assistant Stage Manager(backstage

manager, Deck Captain) In charge of running crew

Stays focused andRespectfully guides crew

“ITS LIKE A DANCE” Running crew

Moves scenery and props (actors?)

LOVES to wear black!

HEY, I THINK I WORKED WTH THIS CREW!

And THIS Crew!

THINGS WE TOUCH Props Manager

Props FabricatorsProps Running Crew

ACT IITO BE SCENE…

LIEKOS, FRESNELS, INTELLIBEAMS AND OTHER STRANGE NAMES

Follow Spot Operators

…AND HEARD!

Costume AssistantsStitchersDressers

ACT IIIWE ARE BUILDING A WORLD TOGETHER…

“Fabrication” is the word of the day.

SCENERY Scenic Designer

Carpenters/ WeldersPainters

…AND GIVING IT COLOR

FINI!