About this career
Stage managers coordinate and supervise the preparation and execution of the show to ensure the scenic image and the actions on stage comply with the artistic vision of the director and the artistic team.
They identify needs, monitor the technical and artistic processes during rehearsals and performances of live shows and events, according to the artistic project, the characteristics of the stage and technical, economic, human and security terms.
Essential skills
adapt artistic plan to location
adapt to artists' creative demands
analyse a script
analyse music score
analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
analyse the scenography
coordinate pre-show checks
coordinate the running of a performance
cue a performance
determine context to present the work
develop drama production process
follow safety procedures when working at heights
identify technical resources for performances
interpret artistic intentions
intervene with actions on stage
negotiate health and safety issues with third parties
organise stage
prevent fire in a performance environment
promote health and safety
react to emergency situations in a live performance environment
safeguard artistic quality of performance
support a designer in the developing process
translate artistic concepts to technical designs
understand artistic concepts
use communication equipment
use personal protection equipment
use technical documentation
work ergonomically
work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
work with respect for own safety
write risk assessment on performing arts production
Additional skills
document safety actions
ensure health and safety of visitors
ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
follow time cues
keep up with trends
manage prompt book
obtain pyrotechnic permits
obtain stage weapon permits
operate pyrotechnical control
organise rehearsals
perform first fire intervention
plan pyrotechnical effects
plan weapon use on stage
prepare stage weapons
prompt performers
provide first aid
read musical score
set up pyrotechnical equipment
store pyrotechnical materials
store stage weapons
work safely with chemicals
work safely with pyrotechnical materials in a performance environment
work safely with stage weapons
write technical riders
Also known as
stage/production manager
production coordinator
production stage manager
deputy stage manager
production coordinator/stage manager
stage supervisor
stage coordinator