DRAMA103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Aestheticism, Beautiful Music
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Theatrical culture and history behind producing theatre. Read like an audience member, imagine characters and production. To support the director and actors, and as a second eye for director. Directors often leave during run of a show, so typically stage managers run show during show week, both artistically and technically. Maintain director"s vision and maintain the story. Look into set lights costumes props sfx scene breakdown. Cross reference preliminary analysis with designers concept. Ensure all choices are artistic not mistakes or missed. Typically hired a week before rehearsals begin after casting decisions, design decisions, costume decisions. Start by catching up and preparing for rehearsals. Breath of the play - unfolds organically and makes sense uidly and does not take you out of the world. Cues follow the rhythm of the actors. Canadian theatre agreement: stage managers in the de nition of artist. Create environments with directors - optimistic and hopeful. Create a space for work with other artists.
