November 16, 2017
The Right Way to Make Lists: A Guide for Theatrical Managers
We’ve been making lists the wrong way. You may think I’m crazy. After all, what’s…
December 7, 2015
5 Pre-Production Practices of the Best Stage Managers
Picture a chef, getting ready for dinner service. Before a rush of diners crowd into…
November 17, 2015
Thinking About a Master’s Degree in Stage Management? Read This First
We're pleased to introduce a new contributor to our blog, Kirk Laing. Kirk is a…
August 18, 2015
So You’ve Decided to be a Stage Manager. Now What?
A lot of articles you read these days about how to become a stage manager focus on…
June 10, 2015
5 Tips to Make you a Stronger Stage Manager
Last week, I had the privilege to attend two amazing educational events. The first was…
November 27, 2013
The Stage Manager’s torrid love affair with Time
This week at Propared we’ve spent a lot of time thinking about Schedules; those lovely…
September 14, 2013
What Is The true Value of a Contact Sheet?
As a stage manager and production manager, I don't create a contact sheet for my…
February 3, 2013
Why Did You Become A Stage Manager?
Stage Managing a production is hard. No, really. It's a job that can often feel thankless,…
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