Department Paperwork
Assistant Stage Manager Show Plot
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Onstage Props Setting List
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Offstage Props Setting List
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Consumables Document
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Props Running List
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Props Transfer and Returns List
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Assistant Stage Manager Show Plot
Version 1 | Current as of 04.06.2019
PRESHOW
Time Action
Prior to Call o Source any consumables if necessary One Hour Call o Sweep and mop floor
o Vacuum carpet SHOW PRESET:
Refer to the Onstage Props Setting List if required.
Bed
o Set on spikes underneath the long skinny window o Two bedside tables each with lamp
o Ensure the lamps are plugged in and the cable is neat behind the lamp.
o PS Bedside table to have phone, notebook and pen.
o Make bed – fold doona in half and lay on the end of the bed
o Two white pillows and a green cushion at the head of bed
Wardrobe
o Set on spikes in front of hole in wall – OP wall o Preset a coat hanger on the hook inside wardrobe o Ensure the curtain behind is pulled across to mask
backstage Anni’s bag
o Preset in bathroom OP of sink. Leave the zip open and ensure that these props are set inside
o Casefile – with polaroid photo o $20 note
o Sanitary pad o Pencil Grace’s Bag
o Preset offstage but ensure that these props are inside o Knife
o Heart wrapped in singlet o Dirt in shopping bag
Assistant Stage Manager Show Plot
Version 1 | Current as of 04.06.2019
Compiled by Katherine Crocker Recipe | Assistant Stage Manager
M | 0435 847 700 E | [email protected]
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PRESHOW
Time Action
One Hour Call (cont.) McDonalds
o Burger preset behind PS bedside table
o Bag preset behind folding bed against PS wall Cupboard
o Needs tea storage organiser on top OP side o Remote PS on top
o Glasses on shelf underneath the remote Sunflower
o Preset in sheath underneath bed Pill Bottle
o Preset on floor in bathroom, OP of the sink General
o Check that the air con remote is in the cradle o Check that there is water in the sink
o Ensure the towel has been folded in the bathroom and set on the towel rack
o The OP door is closed o The bathroom door is open Backstage
o Check that all props are preset on tables – refer to the Offstage Props Setting List if required
o Check all costumes are preset for costume changes o Ensure all glow tape has been charged
Half Hour Call Check all set elements are in place with their mark up. Refer to onstage setting list if required.
o Bed
o Bed Side tables
o Chairs and Coffee table o Cupboard
o Folding bed Consumables
o Fill Beer can with water and tape the drill hole o Make 1L of black tea (no sugar)
o Fill Jim Beam bottle with tea and make sure it is a golden-brown colour
Assistant Stage Manager Show Plot
Version 1 | Current as of 04.06.2019 PRESHOW (cont.)
Time Action
Fifteen Minute Call o Comms check with SM and Crew o wait until SM is ready to do so
Five Minute Call Ensure that all cleaning items reflected in the cleaning plan are backstage.
Act One Beginners o Ensure all cast members have their required props for Act One, Scene One – Refer to the Props Running List if required
o Ensure that the cast are standing by for Act One, Scene One
DURING SHOW
Cue Action
o Assist SM if called or needed for an emergency.
Assist Cast when necessary or needed for an emergency.
Remain backstage throughout the performance except when specified otherwise.
Standby for SM call o Give cue to Anni to open door When Anni enters the
bathroom the first time o Collect key and sunflower o Have bag ready to hand her o Necklace On
o Set sunflower in hole in wall After Anni says “Open the
door” o Set coat hanger inside wardrobe
This will be after Stephen exits and Anni will then enter the bathroom.
o Necklace Off o Hand sunflower When cigarette lighter goes on
stage
o Alert PSM to live flame on stage
After Stephen’s entrance o Locate and pick up Stephen’s half smoked cigarette
After Stephen says
“Goodnight”
o Necklace On
After Grace says, “Follow it.” o Strike Stephen's Coat from Wardrobe After Stephen says “Fuck this
I’m going” o Help Emma brace to the back of the bathroom door for when Stephen tries to ram it down When Joseph enters wardrobe o Ensure curtains are closed behind Joseph When Anni enters bathroom
after Grace presents heart
o Collect heart from Anni and pass to Joseph When Joseph enters
Wardrobe o Ensure curtains are closed behind Joseph
Assistant Stage Manager Show Plot
Version 1 | Current as of 04.06.2019
Compiled by Katherine Crocker Recipe | Assistant Stage Manager
M | 0435 847 700 E | [email protected]
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DURING SHOW (cont.)
Cue Action
Once cast is on stage for
bows o Give clearance to SM for Lx cue
On cast exit o Walk to front of stage and pick up heart and sunflower from stage
POST SHOW
Time Action
Post show o Place knives in safe
- NB. Must be Done First – as per Risk Assessment.
o Use small vacuum to pick up all the dirt.
o Once all dirt has been picked up, vacuum the carpet again o Keep dirt that has been picked up separate to the other dirt as
it must be sifted through to remove as much dirt as possible - Use the sieves provided to do this
o Wash Jim Beam bottle o Wash beer can
o Wash glasses
o Hang all costumes back on rack
o Pre-set all props in pre-set placement.
- Refer to the Offstage Props list if required.
o General pack up and tidy
o Alert SM to any issues that may have occurred
Onstage Setting List
Version 1 | Current as of 03.06.2019
Bathroom
- Bin to the right of sink - Sink filled with water - Towel on rack
Sitting Area
- Chairs and coffee table set on spikes - Folding bed against the wall
- Note how the McDonalds bag is masked by the bed from the audience.
Onstage Setting List
Version 1 | Current as of 03.06.2019
Compiled by Katherine Crocker TDR | Assistant Stage Manager
M | 0435 847 700 E | [email protected]
Page 2 of 3 OP view of stage
- Note the door is closed and the curtains on the window are shut
- The stains on the carpet are design and not meant to be removed
Close view of bed
- Doona folded in half on end of bed - Phone and notepad on OP bedside table
- Lamp on OP does not have a lampshade attached
Onstage Setting List
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Close view of cabinet
- Tea storage organiser on the left - Remote control on the right
- 4x glasses on the small shelf underneath remote
Close view of wardrobe
- Wardrobe preset in front of hole in wall - Ensure curtains are closed