I am about to take over calling a show. I am currently composing a list of questions for the departing Stage Manager to make sure I get as much needed information out of her as possible. Just wanted to pick the collective stage management brain:
Aside from having her explain her book/cues/notes/needs and quarks of the cast and crew, introduce me to the various scenic/sound/lighting/video/etc elements, give me keys/copy codes, and tell me how I go about getting batteries, what other questions should I ask? What should I be on the look out for?