1. Act I WHERE ARE WE?
Parts of the Stage

2. 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

3. 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

4. Smothered, covered, Draped

5. 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

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

7. “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!

8. Things we touch
Props Manager
Props Fabricators
Props Running Crew

9. Act ii TO BE SCENE…

10. Liekos, fresnels, intellibeams and other strange names

11. Follow Spot Operators

12. …AND HEARD!

13. Costume Assistants
Stitchers
Dressers

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

15. Scenery
Scenic Designer
Carpenters/ Welders
Painters

16. …And giving it color

17. FINI!