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National Occupational Standards for Theatre and Live Productions – Stage Management

Production phase / Key Role  Key Function  Second level function  Relevant NOS 
Preparation Interpret a script and plan production  team activities (workflow)
Facilitate the audition process
Facilitate the rehearsal process 		 Scope and breakdown the script to identify resources and activities SKSSMNEW1 Interpret the script to confirm practical requirements for theatre and live productions
Select a venue for rehearsals SKSSMNEW5 Prepare and support the rehearsal process for theatre and live productions
Prepare the venue for rehearsals
Prepare for and run auditions (audition process) 
Prepare and store the production documentation  SKSSMNEW1 Interpret the script to confirm practical requirements for theatre and live productions
SKSSMNEW2 Prepare and store documentation for theatre and live productions
CCSSM8 Prepare and develop the prompt copy for theatre and live productions
Source resources for the production      Source props  Source props, furniture and scenic dress settings  CCSSM2 Source props, materials and equipment for theatre and live productions
CCSSM3 Make, finish and adapt props for theatre and live productions
CCSSM5 Maintain props for theatre and live production
Plan the get in, fit up and get out process for live productions Plan the get in, fit up and get our process for live productions SKSTTL5 Plan the get in, fit up and get out process for theatre and live productions*
Rehearsals First day of rehearsals Rehearsal notes CCSSM9 Prepare and manage the rehearsal process for theatre and live productions
CCSSM7 Prepare and run rehearsals for theatre and live productions
Rehearsal period Setting/running plots
Prompting  		 CCSSM8 Prepare and develop the prompt copy for theatre and live productions
SKSSMNEW2 Prepare and store documentation for theatre and live productions
CCSSM9 Prepare and manage the rehearsal process for theatre and live productions
  Arrange costume fittings and WHAM practice CCSSM9 Prepare and manage the rehearsal process for theatre and live productions
Rehearse technical aspects of productions Plot and rehearse lighting SKSTTL18 Plot and rehearse lighting for theatre and live productions*
Rehearse sound  SKSTTL19 Check and confirm that sound meets requirements during rehearsal for theatre and live productions*
Rehearse visuals  SKSTTL20 Check and confirm that visuals meet requirements during rehearsal for theatre and live productions*
Support rehearsals and action rehearsal decisions  CCSSM9 Prepare and manage the rehearsal process for theatre and live productions
SKSTTL21 Implement required changes following the technical rehearsal for theatre and live productions*
Schedule and organise the final run through  CCSSM7 Prepare and run rehearsals for theatre and live productions
Production / Performance Live show run including workshops  Complete preshow checks SKSTTL30 Complete pre-show checks and show run for theatre and live productions*
Manage stage areas during performance   CCSTTL42 Manage stage and off-stage areas for theatre and live productions
CCSTTL50 Manage ongoing theatre and live productions
CCSSM14 Run a performance for a theatre and live production
Manage props during a performance  CCSSM5 Maintain props for theatre and live production
Manage cues and prompts  SKSSMNEW3 Control the show/call the show for theatre and live productions
Monitor production and reporting  Produce show reports SKSSMNEW4 Complete show reports
  Maintain production quality during a run  CCSTTL50 Manage ongoing theatre and live productions
Touring stage management Manage venues and touring arrangements Make arrangements to tour productions  CCSTTL52 Prepare to take a production on tour
Assess the venue for your production on tour 
Manage ongoing production requirements  (recurring tasks throughout the cycle of the production) Manage own work  Work effectively SKSCMGS3 Manage your work in the creative industries*
Manage budgets for own work areas SKSCMGS5 Manage budgets in the creative industries*
Keep yourself up to date with industry changes and developments SKSCMGS2 Make the most of opportunities to increase your skills and experience in the creative industries*
Organise, store, and retrieve assets, data, and information SKSCMGS15 Organise, store, and retrieve assets, data, and information in the creative industries*
Manage self as freelancer SKSCMGS1 Manage and market your services in the creative industries*
Maintain work relationships SKSCMGS10 Work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and suppliers in the creative industries*
Manage others Manage others CCSTTL53 Support company members on a theatre and live production
SKSCMGS8 Manage the work of teams in the creative industries*
Work with others  Contribute to safeguarding CCSCCS17 Contribute to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults*
Promote diversity in organisation INSML008 Promote equality of opportunity, diversity, and inclusion in your organisation* 
CCSAPLE36 Embrace diversity in your service provision
Comply with legislation, processes, and procedures Work safely PROHSS1 Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety*
Lift and handle loads CCSTTL35 Check and monitor the safe loading and unloading of vehicles
Assess risks PROHSS6 Conduct a health and safety risk assessment of a workplace*
Respond to emergencies and security breaches CCSCVO14 Respond to incidents and emergencies*
Work at height SKSTTL36 Work at height on productions*
Manage environmental impact of work INSML039 Manage the environmental and social impacts of your work*

 

Please answer the following questions. If you have any comments on any of the issues raised here you can record them in the final question.

1.The Key Purpose of the standards within this suite has been agreed to describe competence and knowledge required to conduct activities relating to stage management for theatre and live productions which enable production requirements to be met. Theatre and live productions refer to the creation and presentation of live performance to a live and present audience.  

Do you agree?

Yes

No

2. The above detailed Functional Map (the table above) is intended to cover all functions and tasks for stage management team members.  

Do you agree?

Yes

No

3.The following new NOS has been drafted to cover script breakdown and planning for resources: Interpret the script to confirm practical requirements for theatre and live productions.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

4. The following new NOS has been drafted to cover script preparing and storing production documentation: Prepare and store documentation for theatre and live productions.

Do you agree? 

Yes

No

5. The following new NOS has been drafted to cover managing cues and prompts: Control / Call the show for theatre and live productions.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

6. The following new NOS has been drafted to cover producing show reports: Complete show reports for theatre and live productions.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

7. The following NOS have been imported for the Technical Theatre NOS suite to cover functions detailed above in the Functional Map.

Do you agree?

7a. Plan the get in, fit up, and get out process for theatre and live productions

Yes

No

7b. Plot and rehearse lighting for theatre and live productions

Yes

No

7c.Check and confirm that sound meets requirements during rehearsal and live productions

Yes

No

7d. Check and confirm that visuals meets requirements during rehearsal and live productions

Yes

No

7e. Implement required changes following the technical rehearsal for theatre and live productions

Yes

No

7f. Complete pre show checks and show run for theatre and live productions

Yes

No

7g. Work at height on productions

Yes

No

8. Experts suggested that the following two NOS inherited from the previous technical theatre review and flagged as potential inclusions in the Stage management suite will not be included as these are not stage management tasks.

  • CCSTTL13 Agree venues and incoming productions
  • CCSTTL22 Plan, schedule and manage maintenance of buildings and equipment

Do you agree?

Yes

No

9. Experts suggested that although preparing for and running auditions is a separate task, it does not need a separate NOS and can be covered in the NOS titled 'Prepare and support the rehearsal process for theatre and live productions'.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

10. Experts suggested that the scheduling and organising the final run through does not need a separate NOS and can be covered in the NOS titled 'Prepare and run the rehearsal for theatre and live productions'.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

 
11. Do you think that publicising the production and press and publicity is a function of the stage management team members’ roles?
 

Yes

No

12. The title of the standard SM5 Maintain the availability and condition of props during a production has been changed to Maintain props for theatre and live productions.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

 

13. The title of the standard SM8 Establish and maintain the prompt script has been changed to Prepare and develop the prompt copy for theatre and live productions.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

 

14. The title of the standard CCSTTL52 Make arrangements to tour productions and receive incoming tours has been changed to Prepare to take a theatre and live production on tour.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

15. The content of the standard CCSTTL52 Make arrangements to tour productions and receive incoming tours was changed to remove the aspect of receiving incoming tours as that function is not for the stage management team members but more for the technical team.

Do you agree? 

Yes

No

16. All titles and wording have been updated from production to theatre and live productions where applicable.

Do you agree?

Yes

No

17. The standard CCSTTL53 Support company members on a touring production has been updated to cover team members on all theatre and live productions not just for touring.

Do you agree? 

Yes

No

18. Experts suggested that there should be a new NOS developed titled Support and maintain production values and concepts for theatre and live productions to cover some of the following aspects: lead understudy and cast changes rehearsal; manage and lead on contingency processes responding to incidents; and prepare a show stop if necessary.

Do you agree? 

Yes

No

19. The following standards have been suggested for inclusion to cover aspects of managing ongoing production requirements such as managing your own work, managing others, safeguarding, diversity, health, and safety.

Do you agree?

19.a Embrace diversity in your service provision

Yes

No

19.b Respond to incidents and emergencies

Yes

No

19.c Contribute to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults

Yes

No

19.d Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety

Yes

No

19.e Manage the environmental and social impacts of your work

Yes

No

19.f Conduct a health and safety risk assessment of a workplace

Yes

No

19.g Promote equality of opportunity, diversity, and inclusion in your organisation

Yes

No

19.h Manage and market your services in the creative industries

Yes

No

19.i Manage your work in the creative industries

Yes

No

19.j Manage budgets in the creative industries

Yes

No

19.k Make the most of opportunities to increase your skills and experience in the creative industries

Yes

No

19.l Organise, store, and retrieve assets, data, and information in the creative industries

Yes

No

19.m Work collaboratively with colleagues, partners and suppliers in the creative industries

Yes

No

20. Please share any other comments and suggestions you might have on any of the standards in this consultation in the box below.