Stage Manager Role

The role of a Stage Manager is to coordinate with nearly everyone involved in the production. This means communicating with the actors, dancers, all technicians, set designers and even the front of house and the director.

For example, the stage manager will have to speak to the set designers to understand the idea for the setting, then they will have to talk about the time in which it will take to make it all and if it will suit the choreography.

One very important role that a Stage Manager has to take on, is to make sure the directors vision and needs are met for the production. This also involves arranging fittings and rehearsal schedules.
The Stage Manager will be involved in the production before and during the live performance. They

An Actor does not only sign contracts about business matters, such as being on time for rehearsals, learning lines, and “looking pretty and suitable for their audience.” Their job holds much more personal matters and responsibility.They must be available 24/7 and basically sleep, live and breath their profession, whilst having their privacy, reputation and past exploited and passed around to be judged.
This is one reason why I wouldn't love to be an actress, however the enjoyment of doing what you love and being able to share it with others can be worth it!
Not all actors will get that much attention though, acting has many levels. You could be an amateur, middle class or a high up actor. This will determine how successful you are and how much attention you will get. An actor can work up these levels like any employee, it is like a personal promotion. This can be done by getting more acting jobs, speaking to publicists, having the right attitude and most importantly being a great actor on

However, there are qualifications that may just help you to become noticed or more experienced.

• GCSE drama
• BTEC performing arts level 1 and 2
• Drama and theatre studies AS and A levels
• Musical theatre extended diploma level 3
• Performing arts diploma level 2
• Performing arts (acting) extended diploma level 3

You can also gain experience by attending a theatre/drama youth group where you will gain skills, knowledge and an understanding of performing on stage. These groups can be found in most towns and cities.
Also a great way of gaining experience is to audition for roles in productions. However small or big a production is, you will find that you can almost always find a character that suits you.

PLACES OF STUDY:

There are lots of places to study to become an actor. Universities, collages and theatres usually have courses in which will educate a person in acting; teaching them skills, giving them experience and suitable knowledge that is needed for life of an actor.
There are academies and schools which specialise in the performing arts. These are usually located in cities and towns.

• Rada
•