Careers - Stage Management (The Stage Manager)

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Careers Stage Managers and Technicians: The Stage Manager

Stage Managers are the essential link between all of the different branches of a theatre company. Their role is to manage rehearsals, the actors, directors, designers, props and costume fittings, as well as managing the performances on stage and liaising with the box office and front of house staff. Great communication and diplomacy skills are essential as are organisation, stamina and the ability to see your way through a crisis.

Some people who train and work as stage managers choose to stay in stage management all their working lives. Others have successfully moved into administration or producing. Many cross from theatre to television, to trade shows or to the music industry. The skills needed are similar whatever the area of work.

The high level of practical experience and responsibility experienced by stage management graduates from drama schools is well known within the industry and on leaving you will find yourself fully equipped to seek employment in whichever area of the industry interests you most.