Question 1

When working with a team, what should be established early on?&#10;A)Trust&#10;B)Camaraderie&#10;C)Expectations&#10;D)All of the Above

Accepted Answer

All of the above should be established early on when working with a team. Trust is crucial for effective collaboration, camaraderie can improve team morale and communication, and expectations should be clearly defined to avoid misunderstandings or conflicts.

Question 2

Often, in rehearsal, the stage manager is:&#10;A)Taking a nap&#10;B)Taking Blocking&#10;C)Tracking Props&#10;D)Taking line notes

Accepted Answer

The stage manager is responsible for tracking blocking, which is the movement of actors on stage.

Question 3

Assistant Stage Managers...&#10;A)Have distinct and specific job responsibilities&#10;B)Usually call the showHave distinct and specificjob responsibilities&#10;C)Are a luxury&#10;D)Exist to get coffee and run errandsrun errands

Accepted Answer

Assistant Stage Managers have distinct and specific job responsibilities, such as assisting the stage manager during rehearsals and performances, running the backstage area during the show, coordinating with the cast and crew, and ensuring that props and costumes are in the right locations. They are important members of the production team and their role goes beyond getting coffee and running errands.

Question 4

In the US, a deputy is part of the stage management team.

Accepted Answer

A deputy is typically a law enforcement officer or an assistant to an elected official in the US, and is not a part of the stage management team.

Question 5

Nowhere in the world is it the SM team's job to acquire props

Accepted Answer

It is common for SM teams to be responsible for acquiring props for productions.

Deck 4: The Stage Management Team