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SFX

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Sound Effects - Refers to the artificial sounds added to enhance the auditory experience of a production.

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PSM

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Production Stage Manager - The head Stage Manager who oversees all aspects of the production and assists the director during rehearsals.

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GO

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Execute Cue - The command given by the Stage Manager to execute a technical cue.

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PROMPT

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Prompt Book - The book that contains the script with all the production notes, cues, and blocking used by stage managers.

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BC

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Blocking Call - A rehearsal call to practice or review the blocking, which is the precise staging of actors.

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LDSM

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Lighting Designer Stage Manager - A combined role in smaller productions where the Stage Manager might take on lighting responsibilities.

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SPOT

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Followspot Operator - The technician responsible for operating a followspot during performances.

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DSM

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Deputy Stage Manager - In some systems, an equivalent or a support role to the Assistant Stage Manager, or second in command to the PSM.

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ASM

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Assistant Stage Manager - Assists the Stage Manager in their duties and may take responsibility for backstage operations.

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Q2Q

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Cue to Cue - A type of rehearsal focusing on the execution of technical cues (like lighting and sound) rather than full scenes.

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SM

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Stage Manager - The professional responsible for managing a production's rehearsals, performances, and overall coordination.

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S/B

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Standby - A warning given by the Stage Manager that a cue (such as LX or SFX) is approaching.

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PP

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Paperwork - All documented materials that assist the Stage Management team, including scripts, cue sheets, and plots.

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LX

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Lighting - Short for lighting cues or lights, related to all the visual illumination of a performance.

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FLY

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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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