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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Troubleshooting Procedures during Performance
« on: Feb 15, 2013, 11:26 am »
In case anyone is wondering, I created a single sheet with some very general procedures. The producer seemed satisfied with it. She seemed most worried that I did not have anything written down what needed to be done if something went wrong.
Here you go:
Audio: Preventative
Cast should not turn off their mics between sound check and performance.
Audio person will check mics 5 min prior to show via headphones to make sure they are on and sound good
Audio person will tape the mute switches to the on position so that accidents cant happen. Pack may be able to be locked so that the mute switch is not active.
Audio: Troubleshooting
There is a back up mic and transmitter back stage.
If problems arise, communication between SM and ASM or stagehand will occur to assess problem.
Routine checking of connections and frequencies will take place to find a solution.
If this cannot be done because there is no way for the actor to leave stage and continue the performance, a handheld microphone will be provided to the actor from backstage by the ASM. If the ASM is onstage at the time, it will be provided by the stagehand.
Lighting: Preventative
Stage Manager will check all lighting equipment for issues prior to show.
Lighting: Troubleshooting
If a light cue is missed the actors are to proceed as normal.
If the stage goes dark and lights do not return promptly, the actors are to leave the stage and an announcement will be made by the Stage Manager
Props: Preventative
Assistant Stage Manager will check that all props are in show condition prior to performance.
Assistant Stage Manager will ensure props are placed in proper positions for performance.
Props: Troubleshooting
If a prop is broken onstage, the actors are to attempt to clean area as long as the integrity of scene is withheld.
If a prop is broken onstage and actors are unable to clean area, ASM will clean area in next scene change provided there is no safety issue.
If broken prop presents a safety issue to actors onstage, actors are to leave the stage. Stage Manager will make an announcement and performance will resume as soon as hazard is cleared.
Here you go:
Audio: Preventative
Cast should not turn off their mics between sound check and performance.
Audio person will check mics 5 min prior to show via headphones to make sure they are on and sound good
Audio person will tape the mute switches to the on position so that accidents cant happen. Pack may be able to be locked so that the mute switch is not active.
Audio: Troubleshooting
There is a back up mic and transmitter back stage.
If problems arise, communication between SM and ASM or stagehand will occur to assess problem.
Routine checking of connections and frequencies will take place to find a solution.
If this cannot be done because there is no way for the actor to leave stage and continue the performance, a handheld microphone will be provided to the actor from backstage by the ASM. If the ASM is onstage at the time, it will be provided by the stagehand.
Lighting: Preventative
Stage Manager will check all lighting equipment for issues prior to show.
Lighting: Troubleshooting
If a light cue is missed the actors are to proceed as normal.
If the stage goes dark and lights do not return promptly, the actors are to leave the stage and an announcement will be made by the Stage Manager
Props: Preventative
Assistant Stage Manager will check that all props are in show condition prior to performance.
Assistant Stage Manager will ensure props are placed in proper positions for performance.
Props: Troubleshooting
If a prop is broken onstage, the actors are to attempt to clean area as long as the integrity of scene is withheld.
If a prop is broken onstage and actors are unable to clean area, ASM will clean area in next scene change provided there is no safety issue.
If broken prop presents a safety issue to actors onstage, actors are to leave the stage. Stage Manager will make an announcement and performance will resume as soon as hazard is cleared.