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Stage Management Abbreviations
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SFX
Sound Effects - Refers to the artificial sounds added to enhance the auditory experience of a production.
PSM
Production Stage Manager - The head Stage Manager who oversees all aspects of the production and assists the director during rehearsals.
GO
Execute Cue - The command given by the Stage Manager to execute a technical cue.
PROMPT
Prompt Book - The book that contains the script with all the production notes, cues, and blocking used by stage managers.
BC
Blocking Call - A rehearsal call to practice or review the blocking, which is the precise staging of actors.
LDSM
Lighting Designer Stage Manager - A combined role in smaller productions where the Stage Manager might take on lighting responsibilities.
SPOT
Followspot Operator - The technician responsible for operating a followspot during performances.
DSM
Deputy Stage Manager - In some systems, an equivalent or a support role to the Assistant Stage Manager, or second in command to the PSM.
ASM
Assistant Stage Manager - Assists the Stage Manager in their duties and may take responsibility for backstage operations.
Q2Q
Cue to Cue - A type of rehearsal focusing on the execution of technical cues (like lighting and sound) rather than full scenes.
SM
Stage Manager - The professional responsible for managing a production's rehearsals, performances, and overall coordination.
S/B
Standby - A warning given by the Stage Manager that a cue (such as LX or SFX) is approaching.
PP
Paperwork - All documented materials that assist the Stage Management team, including scripts, cue sheets, and plots.
LX
Lighting - Short for lighting cues or lights, related to all the visual illumination of a performance.
FLY
Fly Crew - The team responsible for managing the movement of scenery and props in and out of the stage space using a fly system.
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