Muhlenberg Theatre Association Production Name Dir: First and Last

Name
Fall or Spring, Year PSM: First and Last Name

Technical Rehearsal – Stage Management Checklist

Pre-Rehearsal
Arrive with ASMs and Crew at call time
Unlock all theatre doors, the booth, and the dressing rooms
Turn on lights, sound system, and headset / monitor system to dressing
rooms
Unplug ghost light
Unlock props cabinet / storage
Unlock Stage Management Kit

Update Callboard in Dressing Rooms

 Sign in sheet
 Updated schedule
 Post new information

Set up Tech Table:

 Cup with pencils,  Small trash can
highlighters, pens  Extension cord plugged in
 Large eraser  Small standing clock
 Post its  Tech Schedule
 Tape – scotch, gaff,  Cue Book & Prompt Book
masking, spike  Laptop (etc)
 Hand sanitizer  Light (that works)
 Tissues  Flashlight
 Cough drops / mints  Bowl of Fruit and/or Candy

Supplies to have Accessible Backstage:

 Stage Management Kit
 Emergency tools
 Extra scripts & scores
 Paper towels
 Dust pan & broom
 CD Player
 Flashlights
 Plastic plates, silverware, cups, napkins

Sweep Stage and Wings

Mop Stage and Wings
Set up piano
Preset set and furniture
Preset props tables

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Preset (with wardrobe) for Costume quick changes

Preset personal props in the dressing rooms
Charge glow tape
Set up chairs backstage for actors and crew
Set up backstage water tables (SR, SL)
 Pitcher with water
 Labeled cups
 Tissues
 Altoids / Cough Drops
 Paper towels

All done! Check theatre for…

 All props, furniture, and costumes are preset correctly
 All spike marks are accounted for
 Everyone has the latest version of preset list and run sheet
 There is a trash can
 Run lights are working
 Headsets are working
 Monitor to dressing room is working
 Check room for Safety:
o The stage floor and wings are clean and dry
o There are no trip hazards: the wings, entrances and exits
are clear
o All cables are taped down
o Corners, edges, and platforms are marked with glow and
white gaff tape
o If the space needs to be barefoot safe, walk the floor
yourself
o All exits from the building are clear

Post Rehearsal
Check that all props, set pieces and costumes are returned
Strike costumes (with wardrobe), return to dressing rooms
Strike props and scenery, return to cabinet / storage
Collect personal props from dressing room, return to cabinet
Strike piano (close and cover)
Strike tech table items
Take down any signs that were hung
Sweep for trash and personal belongings left behind
Lock SM kit
Lock props cabinet / storage
Plug in ghost light
Turn off lights, sound system, headset and monitor system

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Lock all doors, booth, dressing rooms

Leave with ASMs and crew
Continue to send out rehearsal report

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