Pre-Production

This first phase of the process is devoted to information gathering. The stage manager focuses on gathering details on both the script and this specific production, and sharing that information in a first set of documents and conversations.


Samples

For further study of the Character/Scene Breakdowns of a play and musical referenced in the text, or a look at how to prepare sides for your actors at callbacks, review the samples below.

PP-1 Twelfth Night CSB

PP-2 Big Fish CSB

PP-3 Audition Sides Sampler

Further Study

For a closer review of some additional images in the text, download the folder linked here. It contains images from this chapter, and a few from Chapters One and Two, bundled for your convenience.

Additional Images

Templates

Below is a collection of templates for use as you prepare your own show.