No Exit Work Report - Fiebig Approved

As stage manager for “No Exit” I performed many duties.
• Attended auditions, coordinated the audition forms and handing out of scripts. I notified people when it was their turn to audition, and I kept of record of the cast selections for both “No Exit” and “Doubt.”
• Once the director had set the rehearsal times, I notified the cast and made sure questions were answered either by me or by the director. During rehearsals, I took notes of the blocking and details that needed to be remembered. I assisted some with the choreography by contributing ideas and noting sightline issues.
• If a rehearsal was cancelled, or the time was changed, I would notify the cast.
• I kept in contact with the crew to make sure that progress was being made on the door and speaker covers, lights were being fine-tuned, sounds were being collected, and costumes were being finished.
• I found set pieces (lamp, table) among the props and brought them to the rehearsal/performance spaces.
• When the cast was finally off book, I prompted and took line notes. I did a lot of prompting as there were many line issues up until two nights before the performance. I also completed Rehearsal Report forms and posted them to the Moodle forum. On these rehearsal reports, I noted sound, light, set, props, costume, and makeup/hair notes.
• I researched the 50s era, and found hair and makeup designs/ideas. Andrew and I worked together on this. Information was found here: http://www.fiftiesweb.com/fashion/fashion-wh.htm. The idea for the Estelle character was to be very youthful and innocent. Inez was a little bit harsher. The Valet was given shadows and a gaunt look. Garcin had little change – beard and eyebrow darkening, and hair combed over. (See Pictures) I focused mainly on Estelle and Inez, and Andrew took care of Garcin and the Valet. I also helped Andrew become more familiar and comfortable with makeup application.
• Not only did I do the makeup and hair designs, I also did the makeup and hair applications for Inez and Estelle, and assisted Andrew with his applications of Garcin and the Valet. (See Pictures) I also worked at covering Sam’s tattoo so it wouldn’t show under her dress.
• During tech days, I cleaned the theatre, and put the chairs back where they belong. I helped set the chairs on the stage for the in-the-round effect.
• During the run of the show, I ran the booth. I took care of lights and sound.
• I helped with strike at the end of the run of the show, putting away furniture and props, and sweeping the floor.