Working in Theatre: Stage Manager

How does a production remain consistent from one night to the next? Who do the actors call when they’re stuck in traffic on the way to the theatre? Who reports back to the director and company night after night deep into a run? The answer to all these questions—and many more—is the stage manager. Ross Jackson, who got his start as a stage management intern for “Wicked” on Broadway, explains what it takes to be the person in the booth at every performance, calling the cues and maintaining the artistic integrity of the show. Learn more: CTGLA.org/WorkinginTheatre.

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