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You must possess some very

special traits:

You must have an ordered and disciplined

mind.

You must know how to put first thing first.

You must keep cool and refuse to panic in

an emergency.

You must have a keen imagination.

You must have good public relations.

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1. Prepare preliminary lists (called plots)

characters in order of appearance

acts and scenes

settings lighting

property

1. used by actors

2. necessary for the plot effects and furnishing for settings

wardrobe

a prompt script

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2. Attend rehearsals once the director has blocked

the scenes.3. Provide a place for rehearsals if the stage is not

available.

4. Use substitute furniture and props during the firstdays of rehearsals.

5. Rehearse effects early.

6. Time the complete scene.

7. Keep a record of all copies of the script, takingnote of all changes.

8. File a record of the scripts including editing and to

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1.Start early.

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2. Get the training

needed.

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3. Be early and then

late.

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4. Establish control from

the very first audition.

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5. Say little.

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6. Be hands on and

ready to pitch in on

everything.

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7. Pay attention

throughout the rehearsal

process.

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8. Be aware that everyone in the

production is looking to you to setthe tone of the production.

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9. Dress

conservatively.

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10.Your loyalty needs to lie

with your show and your

Producer.

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11. Think ahead.

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12. Do not be

intimidated by actors.

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13. Look out for the

actors as a group.

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14. At rehearsals, always set the

tone for a calm and professionalatmosphere.

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15. If you have

assistants, make sure

to delegate tasks tothem.

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Do not think of

what the manager can do.

Think of

what you can dofor your manager.