Deputy Stage Managers
The Deputy Stage Managers work through all phases of the production to encourage the best from the cast, always being able to fill in for the Stage Manager when needed. Typically there are two Deputies who divide the duties listed below between them.
Auditions
Assists the Stage Manager with the process so that all auditioners are seen
fairly and with a minimum of delay. May be involved in callbacks.
Schedule
Rehearsals
Technical and Dress Rehearsals
Assumes operational control of backstage
Coordinates and choreographs all scene changes, assigning actors and backstage crew to positions.
Make sure that props are in place before rehearsals and replaced properly afterwards
Sets up and puts away, each day, headset equipment.
Manage costume fittings for each actor- Instruct Actors in storage and repacking of costumes (if rented)
- Record problems with costumes and make-up, and come up with solutions to issues
- Maintain costumes and dressing rooms
- Assist actors in costume and make-up changes, record in Prompt Book
- Manage any Costume and Make-UP Crew
- Manage make-up application for each actor
- Instruct actors in storage application, cleaning and repacking of make-up
Performances
Coordinates all aspects of the backstage.
Sweep and mop backstage, picks-up garbage.
Ensures that the cast and run crew are present and quiet during the
performance.
Make sure that props are in place before the show and replaced properly afterwards
Controls the flow of the performance by managing scene changes.
Coordinate with Stage Manager to determine when actors need to be in places.
Ensure backstage is clean and organized before leaving.
Maintain costumes through the run of the show - Ensure that all borrowed or rented costumes are packed and returned, and that AHSTS costumes are stored after the run.
- Maintain dressing rooms throughout the run of the show
- Ensure that all make-up is packed and stored after the run