Cue2cue: Training In Stage Management – Regular Courses – London, U.K.

• Why a show caller?
• The basics of (show) calling.
• Understanding the process from pre-production and technical rehearsals through to the show.
• Compiling the prompt book/ show flow.
• How to call a show from the show flow document for one day events and calling when there is no script or show flow.
• Calling to music and timecode and understanding fully the role of timecode.
• Differences between calling for theatre & events.
• Practical exercises in show calling.
• Contingency planning.

STAGE MANAGEMENT:

• The Basics – Stage directions & technical terms.
• What is the structure of the SM team and the role of the Production Stage Manager.
• Exploring the differences between stage management for theatre & events.
• Corporate Events – How to effectively stage manage conferences and corporate events including speaker & presenter management.
• Live Events – How to staff, manage and lead a team on an event.
• Scheduling – How to schedule cast and technical rehearsals – what takes priority?
• Contingencies – How to react and deal with technical problems and show stops.

MASTERCLASS:

Masterclass offers a unique opportunity to learn more about a discipline or show in a masterclass/ lecture environment.  Each session runs between 2 & 3 hours. Current masterclasses include:

• Olympic Ceremonies – this masterclass explores the process of putting on a ceremony from auditions through to technical rehearsals and to show, including rarely seen photos and videos. Ceremonies discussed include London 2012 & Baku 2015.
• Show Calling – a concise talk exploring many of the topics included in the training but with less emphasis on practical exercises.
• Stage Management – a concise talk exploring many of the topics included in the training but with less emphasis on practical exercises.