Educational Objective:
Students will demonstrate their understanding of the basics of a stage manager’s duties by taking a written final and presenting their final prompt book.
Materials needed:
• Final written test Lesson 5.Stage Management Final
Facets of Understanding:
• Explanation
• Interpretation
• Application
• Perspective
• Self-Knowledge
Enduring Understandings:
• A stage manager’s job is vast and requires dedication and knowledge
• It takes a team to put a show together
Essential Questions:
• How can I present my work in a way that shows organization as well as knowledge?
• What qualities have I learned about and practiced that can be applied to other areas of my life?
Hook: (5 minutes)
Play a test review game, if desired.
Step 1: Final
Have students take the written test (30 points), and then present their prompt books. The prompt book evaluation breakdown is as follows:
Contact Sheet: 20 points
Production Calendar: 20 points
Blocking Notation for two scenes: 20 points
One rehearsal Report: 20 points
Cues/Warnings/Stand-Bys clearly marked: 20 points