The ptg stage manager’s handbook adapted from “The Stage Manager’s Handbook: Eldred Theatre, Case Western Reserve University, Fourth Edition”

Appendix G
CWRU Department of Theater and Dance Company Rules
During Rehearsals:
You are part of an ensemble; a group of actors, directors, designers, stage managers, and technical support staff, joined for the common goal of contributing to a unified production. Be considerate. Please take responsibility for all rehearsal calls which are posted on the company call board. Know where the call board is located.
No Drugs. No Alcohol, and beware of heavy medication. We need you alert and attentive to the rehearsal process. Excessive tardiness will negate 385/386 credit. If an emergency arises, you must contact stage management or leave a detailed voice message where you may be reached.
Building security at Clark and at Eldred is everyone’s job.

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  Do not prop open doors.
  
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  Do not leave valuables unattended.
  
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  Be aware of outside elements on campus.
  

If you are the only person in a building feel free to call security at 368-3333 for a security check or escort.
Respect other actors and stage management.

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  Be quiet; if you must talk, whisper.
  
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  Be unobtrusive when entering or exiting rehearsals.
  
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  Clean up after yourself. Do not leave garbage for someone else to pick up.
  
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  Respect the rehearsal and performance spaces.
  
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  If you are going to leave a rehearsal, check with stage management first.
  
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  Do not give notes to other actors, let the director do his job. Be supportive and positive in your participation
  

During Technical Rehearsals
You must sign in starting at first tech, and continue every night till closing. Never sign in for anyone else.
Tech rehearsals are difficult at best. Try to create focus so as to curtail the process.
Bring sustenance for the long hours of waiting. It is a good time for reading, homework, and other quiet activities.
Be present. Do not leave the immediate area if there is any possibility a transition will be run again or you may be needed in any way. Looking for actors during tech lengths with process and breaks rhythm. Hug your Stage Manager at the end of the day.
In Performance
- No actors or technicians in public areas after house open.

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  Stay out of the light booth.
  
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  Do not interfere with the functions of the SM during the running of the show.
  
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  No visitors in the dressing room or green room during or after the performance.
  
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  No eating or smoking in costume.
  
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  All cast members must take curtain call in complete costume.
  
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  Theater is a communal event. Personal hygiene is a must for all ensemble members. Strong perfumes or colognes should be avoided.
  
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  Strike brings the production process full circle. Participate Joyfully.
  

Appendix H
Eldred Security Guidelines
Building Usage

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  Eldred Hall will be closed from 11:30 pm to 9:00 am daily.
  
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    No unsupervised students in the building during off hours
    
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    Supervised students are defined as accompanied by a faculty of staff member (such as during rehearsal)
    
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    Supervised rehearsals may run later than 11:30 pm
    
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    Departmental approved productions are exempt (within reason)
    
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  Eldred Hall’s outside access doors will be closed at 5:00 pm every weekday. They are to be kept locked on weekends. Morning staff will unlock outside access doors upon arrival if personal security needs have been met.
  
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  Outside doors are to be kept locked during rehearsals that fall in the hours designated above. Production staff is responsible for individual access and must secure the building at nights end.
  
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  Atrium doors are to be unlocked during box office hours, and are regulated by box office personnel with staff assistance. If may not be necessary to unlock door on shop side of main atrium.
  

Individual Concerns

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  The department strongly urges no individual faculty or staff member to be in the building alone. If absolutely necessary, the individual should notify security of their presence and arrange an escort to their vehicle.
  
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  When a supervised activity is going to go past the closing hour (11:30 pm), university security must be notified (by the stage manager).
  
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  If an individual arrives at Eldred in the morning and appears to be the only one present, they are not obliged to open the building if they are ill at ease. Security should be asked to do a sweep of the building if necessary. Individuals should look to see if any doors are unlocked, or windows open, and take necessary action.
  

1 According to Actors’ Equity Association Rules and Regulations Section 32, Subsection (G): Except during dress rehearsals, there shall be a rest period of five (5) minutes after no more than fifty-five (55) minutes of rehearsal or ten (10) minutes after no more than eighty (80) minutes of rehearsal for each Equity member. For each failure to give such rest periods, the Theatre shall pay each Actor one (1) hour of overtime.

2 According to Actors’ Equity Association Rule and Regulations Section 48, Subsection (E):

All ramps, stairways, levels or platforms higher tan three (3) feet, entrances and exits, crossover areas, or off-stage passageways, which may be affected by blackouts, shall be illuminated with guide lights or luminous tape. In arena theaters there shall be two (2) guide lights on the edge of the stage and one 91) on each side of every ramp leading to the stage. In addition, there shall be a guide light on each side of the aisle adjacent to the first row of seats of every aisle, and there shall be a warning light at eye-level on both sides of every pole located in an aisle, or any other obstruction in an aisle, which Equity shall deem to be injurious or unsafe, and there shall be side rails on any ramp adjacent to any pit, and level guide lights on stage along the edge of any pit.