East/West Junior High Stage Manager Application

Description: Stage managers typically provide practical and organizational support to the director,
actors, designers, stage crew and technicians throughout the production process. The role of the
stage manager is especially important to the director in rehearsals. Here the director and the stage
manager work side by side, with the stage manager recording the director's decisions about blocking
and notes for the actors, keeping track of logistical and scheduling details and communicating what
goes on in rehearsals to the rest of the team. This enables the director to concentrate his or her full
attention on directing. In rehearsals, the stage manager also records all light cues and highlights all
sound cues. The stage manager will also help run sound during rehearsals, and run scenes with
actors who missed a rehearsal.
Stage managers have several key responsibilities and tasks to perform in each phase of a
production, including:

 helping run rehearsals

 helping coordinate the work of the stage crew
 being the right hand person to Mrs. Irvin, Mr. Butler and Mrs. Van Sickle

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Please complete this form and turn in by Friday, December 18th. Please report accurate information and
PRINT clearly!

Student First and Last Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Grade: ___________ School: ________________________________

Email (should be one you check often):

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Please answer the following questions.

1. Why do you want to be a stage manager?

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2. What previous experience do you have that would prepare you for this role? Ex. leadership
opportunities, theatre experience, etc.
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 Time Commitment for Stage Managers
You must be at ONE of the Tuesday set days, ONE of the Saturday painting days and at all regular
rehearsals. Please note that this is a huge time commitment, but IS INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT TO THE
PRODUCTION!

Tuesday, January 12th (6pm to 9pm) Tuesday, February 2nd (6pm to 9pm)
Set Construction Set Construction

Tuesday, January 19th (6pm to 9pm) Saturday, February 13th (12pm-??)

Set Construction Painting of the Set

Tuesday, January 26th (6pm to 9pm) Saturday, February 20th (1-??)

Set Construction Painting of the Set

REGULAR REHEARSALS: Begin Monday, January 4th 3:00pm to 4:30pm

REGULAR REHEARSALS: Tuesday, February 16th – Friday, February 19th (2:50pm to 5pm)
Students needed are lighting crew, sound crew, running crew

TECH REHEARSALS: Monday, February 22nd-Thursday, February 25th (2:50-7:30pm)

Students needed are lighting crew, sound crew, running crew and makeup/hair assistants

PERFORMANCES: Friday, February 26th, Saturday, February 27th and Sunday, February 28th (Times TBD)
Students needed are lighting crew, sound crew, running crew and makeup/hair assistant

Please have a teacher, coach or advisor write a small recommendation for you. Ask them to
write below why you would be a good candidate for stage managing, Peter Pan, Jr.

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Student Name: ___________________________ Parent Name: _________________________
Being in a play involves a lot of time and hard work. If I am selected as a member of the cast
or crew, I agree to the following rules. I understand that, if I do not adhere to these rules, I
may be asked not to participate from the production.

1. I will act RESPONSIBLY and RESPECTFULLY during all rehearsals, even when I must
wait patiently while the directors are working with other cast/crew members.

2. I will be respectful of directors, parent volunteers and my fellow student stage manager
as well as ALL of my cast and crew mates.

3. I understand that being a member of the crew is a commitment. I will be aware of what
is going on in my scenes and in the show, even when not on stage. I will actively watch and
listen so that I may be a good resource for my fellow cast mates or production team!

4. I understand that my grades and school work are my responsibility, and that by joining
the play I am making a choice to utilize my best time management skills so that I can
respect the assignments of my teachers during this event and maintain my grades. I
understand that it is Board policy to maintain my grades while involved in any activity,
and that if I cannot do so, I may be asked not to participate.

5. For the safety and fair equitable commitment from every student, both cast and crew,
must be present at all requested rehearsals. These dates will be posted on our calendar
and updated frequently. It is the responsibility of the cast and crew members to know
when they are needed..

6. I have read over the dates of availability and am able to attend on those days.

Note: Directors reserve the right to remove students from any rehearsal, contact
parents, or provide behavioral consequences for disregarding any of the above
rules based on our core beliefs of respect, responsibility, and readiness.

Student signature ______________________________________________________

Parent Signature _______________________________________________________