The "bible" in the field of stage management, this text is a practical manual on how to stage manage in all theater environments. Making Things Run Smoothly; Characteristics of a Good Stage Manager; Getting the Play and Understanding It; Scheduling and Company Rules; Getting Acquainted with Your Theater; Expediting Auditions and Readings; Budgeting; Rehearsal Procedures; Keeping the Cast on Time; Department Management and Property Management; Lighting, Sound and Cueing; Supervision of Shifts; Running the Technical Rehearsal; Running the Show; Working with the House Manager; Keeping the Show in Hand; Closing and Moving/Touring; Organizing Information; Correspondence; Festivals; and Getting a Job. Stage management