The deputy stage manager will assist with the auditions and the preparation of the rehearsal rooms and the backstage area. The deputy stage manager will also gather provisional props lists and co-ordinate these with the stage manager and the assistant stage manager(s). They will also set up the rehearsal space and anything that is needed for the rehearsal time so that continuity and productivity is maintained. Blocking is another part of the process that the deputy stage manager is partially responsible for as they will use this to help co-ordinate the cues, prompting and distributing the rehearsal notes and call sheets for every rehearsal. Another responsibility that the deputy stage manager has is to write up a show report after each performance to maintain discipline and the quality of the performance and technical standards during the run. The DSM attends every rehearsal with the company, director, producer, choreographer and musical director. To operate effectively, the DSM needs to gain the trust and respect of the company and director. The DSM needs a head set to communicate with other people in the crew to give cues, prompts and to communicate if there are any difficulties or concerns during the running of the show.
Blocking-
Blocking is recording the performer’s entrances, exits, stage directions, gestures, pace, use of props etc. all of this information is noted on the script. There are 2 types of blocking, graphic and shorthand.
Graphic blocking-
“The moves are recorded on a reduced, simplified ground plan.”
Shorthand plotting-
Most crew members use a common language when referring to
different areas of the stage. This is divided into 9 sections…..
Other shorthand symbols…
An example of how these are used in blocking is….
Show report -
The DSM will make a note of any operational problems,
unprofessional behaviour from the cast, timings of each act and the audience’s
responses.
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