EA169-4-FY-LO:
Stage Management Skills 1
2024/25
East 15 Acting School
East15 (Loughton) Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Thursday 03 October 2024
Friday 27 June 2025
30
12 December 2024
Requisites for this module
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BA DKAS Stage and Production Management,
BA W451 Stage Management
- Define the various roles within a stage management team and its role within the wider production department
team
- Develop an understanding of the Assistant Stage Manager role within the pre-production, rehearsal,
performance and post production periods
- Introduce the skills of research and how these methodologies support prop sourcing for a production.
- Develop an understanding of the Deputy Stage Manager role within the pre-production, rehearsal,
performance and post production periods
- Introduce the understanding of the prompt script, blocking and how a Deputy Stage Manager supports
rehearsals.
- Develop an understanding of the Stage Manager role within the pre-production, rehearsal, performance and
post production periods.
- Understand the importance of professional skills such as communication and organisational in the framework
of supporting productions.
- Develop their IT computer software skills in order to support performances
- Develop their understanding of how to cue a performance
- Develop their management skills in collaboration of supporting a production
- Understand the role of the Production Manager
- Understand the use and preparation of budgets.
- Gain an understanding of Health & Safety and the importance of risk assessments
The aims of this module are:
- To introduce students to the roles and responsibilities of the Stage Management department in the theatre production process
- To introduce basic practical theory and practice
- To introduce students to methods and processes to interpret texts and designs effectively; think analytically; research possible outcomes; communicate ideas, possible solutions, and technical information
- To introduce students to the basic core practical Stage Management skills.
- To develop methods of problem solving, negotiation, and personal management;
- To develop the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
- To introduce students to the roles and responsibilities of the Production Manager within the theatre production process
- To introduce students to the importance of Health & Safety and risk assessment
By the end of this module, students will be expected to be able to demonstrate
- An understanding of the relationship between the stage management team and the other production departments
- Relevant computer literacy
- An understanding of the role of the Stage Manager, Deputy Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager during the preproduction,
rehearsal, performance and post-production periods.
- An understanding of the role of the Production Manager during the pre-production, rehearsal, performance and post-production
periods.
- Awareness of Health and Safety procedures
- An understanding of gow to manage a team
- An understanding of how to work independently
No additional information available.
This module will be delivered via:
- Small group practical classes, seminars, tutorials, independent work and supervised productions. Detailed information is included in the BA Stage and Production Management coursebook.
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Marsden, R. (2021)
Inside the rehearsal room: process, collaboration and decision-making. First edition. London [England]: Methuen Drama. Available at:
https://www-dramaonlinelibrary-com.uniessexlib.idm.oclc.org/encyclopedia?docid=b-9781350103696.
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Carter, P. and Carter, S.F. (1994) Backstage handbook: an illustrated almanac of technical information. 3rd ed. Shelter Island, New York: Broadway Press.
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Allison, M.E. (2011) A survival guide for stage managers: a practical step-by-step handbook to stage management. Denver, CO: Outskirts Press.
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Pallin, G. (2005)
Stage management: the essential handbook. Rev. ed. London: Nick Hern. Available at:
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/universityofessex-ebooks/detail.action?docID=5101804.
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Dean, P. (2002) Production management: making shows happen. Marlborough: Crowood.
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Wilson, A. (2003) Making stage props. Marlborough: Crowood.
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Mort, S. (2015)
Stage lighting: the technicians' guide?: an on-the-job reference tool with online video resources. London: Bloomsbury Methuen Drama. Available at:
https://app.kortext.com/Shibboleth.sso/Login?entityID=https://idp0.essex.ac.uk/shibboleth&target=https://app.kortext.com/borrow/99816.
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The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course.
The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students.
Further reading can be obtained from this module's
reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Reflective Evaluation |
02/05/2025 |
20% |
| Practical |
Continuous Assessment |
02/05/2025 |
80% |
Additional coursework information
Students must pass both elements of assessment to pass the Module.
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Mr Alexander Purser, email: a.purser@essex.ac.uk.
Alex Purser & Staff
abpurs@essex.ac.uk
East 15 Acting School
Hatfields Campus
Rectory Lane
Loughton, IG10 3RY
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Ms Emma Ruth Hansford
LAMDA
Lead Practitioner Stage Manager
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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