Act I WHERE ARE WE? Parts of the Stage

THE VIEW FROM UP HERE: Stage directions Are from the Performers P.O.V. Toward the Audience is “Downstage” The back wall is “Upstage” Center Stage Left Stage Right

Apron (D.S. of Proscenium) PARTS IS PARTS Borders Proscenium Legs Proscenium Up Right Up Center Up Left Main Rag Down Right Down Center Down Left Apron (D.S. of Proscenium) Orchestra Pit

Smothered, covered, Draped

Someone needs to drive! Stage Manager During rehearsal; Director’s assistant Takes blocking, choreography, and acting notes Keeps the rehearsal schedule During performances; They “call” the show All cues including sound, lights, scene changes

And a backstage driver! Assistant Stage Manager(backstage manager, Deck Captain) In charge of running crew Stays focused and Respectfully guides crew

“its like a dance” Running crew Moves scenery and props (actors?) LOVES to wear black! HEY, I THINK I WORKED WTH THIS CREW! And THIS Crew!

Things we touch Props Manager Props Fabricators Props Running Crew

Act ii TO BE SCENE…

Liekos, fresnels, intellibeams and other strange names

Follow Spot Operators

…AND HEARD!

Costume Assistants Stitchers Dressers

Act iii WE ARE BUILDING A WORLD TOGETHER… “Fabrication” is the word of the day.

Scenery Scenic Designer Carpenters/ Welders Painters

…And giving it color

FINI!