Introduction to event

 
Event Management HM-402 
Uttarakhand Open University 
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performance, such as the act, the act‘s manager and technicians. He monitors 
lighting, speakers, microphones and other equipment during rehearsals or 
recordings. Before a concert, he supervises lamp, sound, rigging and other 
stage equipment tests. He also supervises specialized concert element testing, 
such as pyrotechnics tests, if applicable. During a performance, he makes 
technical adjustments or call cues to a technical crew handling the equipment. 
c. Performance: The stage manager clears the stage prior to the performance 
and advises the act when it‘s time to go onstage. Besides equipment technical 
cues, a stage manager also cues other stage actions, such as opening and 
closing stage curtains, if applicable, at the start, intermission and end of the 
concert. Afterward, he supervises stage cleanup and removal, loading and 
shipment of stage elements provided by the act. If an act stores stage 
elements at the venue, he supervises on-site transport and storage. 
d. Other: Stage managers also review emergency procedures and enforce rules 
and regulations designed to prevent security problems or safety hazards. For 
example, a stage manager often checks backstage passes to stop unauthorized 
persons from accessing the stage or act. They also prevent crowds from 
forming that might disrupt the concert or create a hazard. Additionally, if a 
stage manager needs a temporary stage crew to assist, he usually creates the 
necessary budget, hires the crew, supervises their work and maintains payroll. 
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Stage Manager Duties: Live Events
While stage management duties vary by both the institution and the production, 
below is a list of common stage management duties. This is applicable in case of live 
events such as film shows, special telecasts, live activities etc. 
Pre-Production 
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Review Institutional and Rules Regarding Production 
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Create a Contact Sheet 
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Create a Rehearsal Schedule w/ the Director 
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Get the Ground Plan and Dimensions of the Performance Space 
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Distribute Rehearsal Schedule 
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Figure out Specific Needs of Production
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Assist Production Manager in Planning First Production Meeting 
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Rehearsal Process 
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Distribute Daily Rehearsal Calls 
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Collect Emergency Contact Forms 
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Call Breaks 
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Call Meal Breaks, If Rehearsal is Longer Than 5 Hours 
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Protect the Safety of the Cast 
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Distribute Script 
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Create Costume List 
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Coordinate and Facilitate Communication within the Design Team 
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Send Rehearsal Reports:
 Illnesses/Injuries 

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