Webster University Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts

Stage Management

Stage managers work on every phase of a production process, from prep to closing night. A stage manager is a skilled leader who knows what to say, when to say it, and how to say it. Stage managers facilitate communication between directors, choreographers, writers, designers, actors, office staff, and other collaborators. Stage managers run rehearsals and attend meetings. Once installed in the theatre, the stage manager coordinates all production elements and calls the cues of the show for technical rehearsals, previews, and performances. After official opening, other creative collaborators will depart and the stage manager becomes responsible for maintaining the production’s artistic integrity. The program at Webster University’s Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts trains the next generation of leaders in the theatre and live events sector by blending classroom training with practical work on productions. Students receive instruction and one-on-one mentorship from industry professionals with a vast range of experience, including Broadway, off-Broadway, regional, dance, corporate events, and opera. Stage management students also have the opportunity to intern and assist on productions with professional companies in St. Louis and across the country. Through study abroad programs, stage management students can build a rich global experience. The trajectory of courses begins by building a foundation in the technical skills of stage management. These include:

forged in a theatrical process. In the third and fourth years, students synthesize coursework, production assignments, and professional experience. In March of their final year, students participate in the Senior Portfolio Open House, where they connect with industry professionals and alums in preparation for post-graduation work. Students begin working on productions as assistants as early as their first semester in school and engage with industry professionals immediately. Throughout their time at Webster, they steadily build their own network and add tools to their literal and metaphorical kits, uniquely equipping the student to take on any professional endeavor.

› Preparing for and running a rehearsal successfully › Creating paperwork › Calling a show › Taping out a set in a rehearsal room › Running a tech rehearsal

In the second year, students explore the inter/intrapersonal aspects of a stage manager’s work and focus on the relationships

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