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101 Scheduling and Planning
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$35.00
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A discussion and practical application of how production elements affect day-to-day and week-to-week scheduling and planning from Prep Week through Opening. What are the myriad of considerations to prioritize when devising a rehearsal schedule and a production schedule? test
Instructor: Winston Morgan, Venue Manager, TIFF
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102 Notation/Forms/Prep Week
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$35.00
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A discussion and demonstration of various types of forms and blocking notation. The session includes an overview of many tasks and duties required of stage management during prep week.
Instructor: Maria Costa, Freelance Stage Manager/Instructor
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103 Problem Solving
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$35.00
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Explores techniques for recognizing and resolving problems. Find ways to identify potential problems as they arise during a production. Bring your favourite problems.
Instructor: Peter Fleming, Production and Operations Manager, Ryerson Theatre School
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104 Safety
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$35.00
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A study of the role of the Stage Manager in identifying safety concerns during rehearsals and the run of a production. Also includes a review of the safety concerns as presented in the Canadian Theatre Agreement and the Ontario Health & Safety Guidelines.
Instructors: Winston Morgan, Venue Manager, TIFF
Janelle Rainville, Freelance Stage / Production Manager
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105 Calling a Show/Prompt Script
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$35.00
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A Stage Manager must be able to incorporate and learn to call the various technical elements of a production. What are some of the techniques used to ensure that the lights, sound, special effects, flies and many other important technical requirements are executed properly? Also Includes an overview of prompt script elements.
Instructor: Kathryn Westoll, Managing Director, Royal Canadian Academy of Arts
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106 Canadian Theatre Agreement SM Clauses
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$35.00
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A study of the Stage Management clauses in the Canadian Theatre Agreement using general concepts and specific examples. Every Stage Manager must be very familiar with this document in order to plan and maintain a production. This course takes place at the offices of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association.(Map)
Instructor: Ken Burns, Equity Senior Business Representative
Winston Morgan, Venue Manager, TIFF
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107 Reading Music
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$35.00
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Basic introduction to reading music and incorporating such knowledge into calling a musical or opera. An important skill with many applications in the theatrical world.
Instructor: Susan Monis, Freelance Stage Manager
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108 Giving Notes/Prompting
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$35.00
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An introduction to the art of giving notes to cast, crew and production staff. This skill is very important to the well-being of a production and is often one of the last techniques to be learned as a Stage Manager. The participants will also explore the art of prompting.
Instructors: Winston Morgan, Venue Manager, TIFF
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201 Unions
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$35.00
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How does a stage manager juggle the rules of different organizations so that the production runs smoothly? What do you need to understand about working with I.A.T.S.E., ADC, and AF of M? What approaches are productive for a well-rounded production experience?
Instructor: Alistair Hepburn, Director of Production, Canadian Stage Company
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301 Assistant Stage Manager
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$35.00
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A discussion of the various skills required of an Assistant Stage Manager. How can they successfully work with the Stage Manager, cast and crew? What is an effective strategy for planning your daily and weekly activities?
Instructor: Barry Burns, Freelance Stage Manager
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302 Production Stage Manager
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$35.00
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How does a Production Stage Manager supervise a company of Stage Managers? How do they balance this job while stage managing a production in the same season? What is it like working in a repertory company?
Instructor: Judy Farthing, Production Stage Manager, Shaw Festival
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303 Apprentice Stage Manager
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$35.00
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A comprehensive discussion about joining CAEA and an exploration of the duties and responsibilities of being an Equity Apprentice. This course takes place at the offices of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association and a tour of the facilities will be included. (Map)
Instructors: Lynn McQueen, Equity Communications Director
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304 Production Manager
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$35.00
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What is the relationship between the Stage Manager and the Production Manager? How can the Stage Manager improve this bond? When does a Stage Manager need to perform Production Manager duties and what are they?
Instructor: Janelle Rainville, Production Manager, Le Théâtre français de Toronto
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401 Theatre for Young Audiences
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$35.00
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Explore the intricacies of school touring. Often Stage Managers begin their careers taking a young audience production on the road. What are the challenges and rewards? What is different from stage managing a main stage production?
Instructor: Pablo Felices Luna, Artistic Director, Carousel Players
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402 Television
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$35.00
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What skills can the stage manager use in the world of television? How different is the job from regular theatre? How does on break into the television world? What exactly is a Floor Manager?Instructor: Aidan Cosgrave, Event & Television producer
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403 Industrials
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$35.00
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What skills can a Stage Manager apply to an industrial? What is different about working on an industrial? How has audio visual equipment enhanced these presentations? What does the Assistant Stage Manager do? How do you find jobs on industrials?Instructor: Arron Moses, Stage Management, Direction, Creative Consultant: Corporate
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404 Film
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$35.00
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What skills can the stage manager use in the film world? How different is the film world? How does one enter into a film position? Is there an apprentice program?
Instructor: Maria Popoff, First Assistant Director / Production Manager at BaAM Productions
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405 Commercial Musicals
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$35.00
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What skills and information are unique for the Stage Manager to know when working on a musical? How complicated are mega-musicals? A presentation of paperwork, prompt scripts and learning to call from a score will be part of the session.Instructor: Chris Porter, Freelance Stage Manager
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406 Dance
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$35.00
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How do you stage manage a dance program? Where can you gain the experience? Where are the dance companies in Canada? The last two hours of this session will include a dancer which will allow the participants to gain first hand knowledge about blocking and calling a dance piece.
Instructor: Sharon DiGenova, Stage Manager/Technical Director/Lighting Designer: Dance
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501 Set
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$35.00
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A look into the world of set construction and reading plans. How can a Stage Manager successfully communicate with carpenters? What are the best ways to provide info from rehearsals? What expectation can you have about having elements in rehearsal to the first time onstage?Instructor: Will Sutton, Workshop Supervisor, Ryerson Theatre School
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502 Props
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$35.00
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A look into the world of prop buying and building. How can a Stage Manager successfully communicate with the Properties Department? What are the best ways to provide info from rehearsal? What expenctations are realistic regarding having props in rehearsal? Who is responsible for running props and perishables? This course takes place at The Rabbit's Choice. (Map)Instructor: Fina Macdonell, Owner of The Rabbit's Choice, a prop-making company
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601 Job Interviews & Contract Negotiating
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$35.00
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Do you know how to prepare for an interview? What questions should you ask? How can you negotiate your salary? What positions should you apply for?
Instructors: Winston Morgan, Venue Manager, TIFF
Janelle Rainville, Freelance Stage Manager
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602 Resumés & Cover Letters
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$35.00
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What should be in your cover letter and on your resumé? How should your resumé be organized? How does one search for a job? Please bring your resumé and a sample cover letter.
Instructors: Pat Bradley, Theatre & Compass Officer & Research Manager, Ontario Arts Council
Winston Morgan, Venue Manager, TIFF
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603 Financial Planning
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$35.00
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Discover how to fill out your income tax forms as an Equity Stage Manager. Review the policies of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association which impact on you financially including the new employment status of Stage Managers. How can you plan your RRSP contributions? Please bring your financial inquiries to the session. This course takes place at the offices of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association.(Map)
Instructor: Ken Burns, Equity Senior Business Representative
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701 Stage Managing for the Opera
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$110.00
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The first day will start with a 4-hour class with Canadian Opera Company’s Stage Manager, Lil Stilwell. That evening, participants will watch the performance of "Otello". three days later, there will be a backstage tour of the theatre led by Assistant Stage Managers, Kate Porter & Kristin McCollum. That evening, participants will watch the performance from the broadcast booth while listening to the show being called on headset. The evening will be capped off by a 1/2 hour Q
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