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Stage manage rehearsals

Stage manage rehearsals

Unit of competency
National Code
CUASMT611
State Code
ODF55
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage a wide range of administrative and organisational tasks associated with running rehearsals for productions in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries.The unit applies to those who apply a detailed knowledge of both creative and technical aspects of live productions or events. It involves exercising autonomy and judgement in contexts that are subject to change and are responsible for coordinating and supervising the work of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Complete safety assessment
  • 1.1 Conduct hazard inspection of stage and backstage areas and address issues as required
  • 1.2 Give safety briefing and stage orientation to required personnel and note issues for follow-up action as required
  • 1.3 Implement hazard management plans and run safety rehearsals as required
2. Prepare for rehearsals
  • 2.1 Determine rehearsal room requirements in consultation with required personnel
  • 2.2 Confirm venue and cueing equipment is functioning as required
  • 2.3 Measure designers’ plans and make adjustments as required
  • 2.4 Mark up sets in rehearsal rooms with the assistance of other personnel as required
  • 2.5 Brief and assign duties to assistant stage managers and required personnel
  • 2.6 Oversee the acquisition and preparation of rehearsal materials and equipment
3. Prepare and analyse documentation
  • 3.1 Obtain and distribute copies of scripts or scores to required personnel as required
  • 3.2 Confirm cueing documentation is notated as required
  • 3.3 Set up stage manager’s production script
  • 3.4 Analyse and interpret scripts and other production information to produce stage management documentation
  • 3.5 Plan and distribute rehearsal schedules
4. Manage rehearsals
  • 4.1 Assist personnel with potential issues that arise during rehearsals
  • 4.2 Call cues and cue sequences and repeat as required
  • 4.3 Coordinate specialist advisors and coaches for rehearsals
  • 4.4 Manage costume and prop fitting appointments according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 4.5 Update stage manager’s production script as rehearsals progress
  • 4.6 Manage rehearsal schedules and confirm performers and others are aware of calls and changes
  • 4.7 Provide feedback to assistant stage managers
5. Manage communication of rehearsal information
  • 5.1 Participate in director’s post-rehearsal notes sessions and advise required personnel of errors and production, technical and design issues that need attention
  • 5.2 Manage frequent and timely dissemination to required personnel of creative development information from rehearsal rooms
  • 5.3 Incorporate new information into procedures as required
6. Manage rehearsals
  • 6.1 Notify required personnel of scheduled run dates and times
  • 6.2 Confirm production elements are prepared in liaison with heads of technical departments
  • 6.3 Record running times of sections, acts and full show
  • 6.4 Give calls, cues and read in stage directions
  • 6.5 Operate technical equipment as required
  • 6.6 Participate in director’s post-run notes sessions and provide cast with notes on errors and production, technical and design issues that need attention
  • 6.7 Contribute to evaluations of productions and implement recommendations
  • 6.8 Liaise with required personnel prior to first performance and confirm necessary arrangements are in place
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI201 CUASMT601 Stage manage creative rehearsals Unit of competency
WI203 CUASMT603 Stage manage technical and dress rehearsals Unit of competency