stage manager

Stage managers coordinate and supervise the preparation and execution of the show to ensure the scenic image and the actions on stage comply with the artistic vision of the director and the artistic team.
They identify needs, monitor the technical and artistic processes during rehearsals and performances of live shows and events, according to the artistic project, the characteristics of the stage and technical, economic, human and security terms.

Alternative Labels

deputy stage manager

production coordinator

production coordinator/stage manager

production stage manager

stage/production manager

stage coordinator

stage manager

stage supervisor

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adapt artistic plan to location adapt to artists' creative demands analyse a script analyse score analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions analyse the scenography coordinate the running of a performance cue a performance follow safety procedures when working at heights interpret artistic intentions intervene with actions on stage negotiate health and safety issues with third parties organise stage prevent fire in a performance environment promote health and safety react to emergency situations in a live performance environment safeguard artistic quality of performance support a designer in the developing process translate artistic concepts to technical designs understand artistic concepts use communication equipment use personal protection equipment use technical documentation work ergonomically work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision work with respect for own safety write risk assessment on performing arts production

Optional Skills and Competences

document safety actions ensure health and safety of visitors ensure safety of mobile electrical systems follow time cues keep up with trends manage prompt book obtain pyrotechnic permits obtain stage weapon permits operate pyrotechnical control organise rehearsals perform first fire intervention plan pyrotechnical effects plan weapon use on stage prepare stage weapons prompt performers provide first aid read musical score set up pyrotechnical equipment store pyrotechnical materials store stage weapons work safely with chemicals work safely with pyrotechnical materials in a performance environment work safely with stage weapons

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1aa4bb15-c527-4a3b-9270-b3c71c4be111

Status

released

Occupations

stage manager

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI