Show Start Protocol

Show Pre-start checklist protocol- SHOW DOES NOT START WITHOUT THE VERBAL GO FROM THE STAGE MANAGER ONLY

Pre House Open

• Ensure all cast members are present and accounted for-using the check in sheet.

• Mic Check all Cast Members

• Ensure all presets and set pieces are placed before the house opens

• Double check spike tape on stage and ensure cords taped down

• Make sure blue lights are on

• Ensure all cast members off stage and out of the house

• Give the house to the house manager

Once house is open

• Give 30, 15, 10, and 5 minute reminders to places to cast members

• Ensure all cast members are in the dressing room ready for places at least 5 minutes before places

• SM verbal confirmation prior to show start from:

  • Lights Operator- in position and light board is ready to run the show

  • Sound Operator- in position and sound board is ready to run the show

  • Backstage Manager- in position and all cast members are mic’d and in costume ready to start

  • House Manager- Lobby is clear and patrons are in their seats- House manager gives the house back to the SM.

Intermission Checklist

• Make sure that Persephone’s Suitcase is out of the platform

• Eurydice & Persephone Quick Changes set

• Hermes Messenger and Emma have switched mics

• Blocks are in the right spot

• Give 5 min to places, and places call. Black out is cue for Music to start

Related

• Stage Manager

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