WICKED Stage Management

Stage managers oversee every facet of WICKED's daily operation. From maintaining the artistic integrity of the production to ensuring the show runs as smoothly as possible, stage managers keep every performance as impeccable as opening night.
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[@kylecatalano863]

I love being a stage manager! It's the best thing ever and my chosen career path. I would give anything to be apart of a production as great as Wicked.

[@jimc5096]

Go with non stop studying of other stage amnagers - you can tell how good they are by how the show flows, every text you can get you hands on, and SMor ASM any show you can - it has to be the primary drive in your life and then GET TO KNOW THE PROS - not as a fan, but as a pro who wants to make it to the boards of BROADWAY - you would not believe how fun it is.

[@TheEpona92]

I didn't realize the temperature was so important, but as a meteorology student I can see why now that I think about it. The different densities of the air (hotter is less dense, colder is more dense) would create a flow between them, hence the billowing of the curtains your video mentioned. That's fascinating, I had no idea it applied to the theatre as well as the atmosphere.

[@forestbraylen2758]

I guess Im randomly asking but does any of you know of a method to log back into an Instagram account?? I was dumb forgot my account password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me

[@forestbraylen2758]

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[@forestbraylen2758]

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[@rykernolan3590]

@Forest Braylen Happy to help :)

[@glennkane9844]

Stage managers make everything run!

[@kathrynschaller8875]

I’ve been fortunate enough to see this show close to 30 times and it brings me joy every time. But wow, even more props to the stage management team for keeping it running. I never realized the extent of work it took.

[@ashjem]

Very stressful job! Not enough credit goes towards the production crew.

[@TaylorDonaldsonIsHere]

I would love to see this show from the stage manager's table. I would give almost anything to be a Broadway Stage Manager.

[@alien.superstar]

Taylor Donaldson SAMEEE

[@garycrispens9208]

I saw WICKED when it came to the Durham Performing Arts Center two years ago and it was a great show. I will definitely see it again when it comes back !!!

[@IslandTrpoicale394]

I saw this show in london, it was absolutely mind blowing, and im applying to Guildhall school of Music and Drama London to go into Technical Theater. its ust so awsome. its an unexplainable feeling.

[@JOHNARIESALCAYAGA]

I hope that there's an SM point of view/perspective during the show. That would be amazing.

[@dannibeth627]

I am an aspiring stage manager, and I had the honor of meeting Molly Braverman, an ASM for the Chicago cast of Wicked, when they were in Columbus OH. It was so amazing, we got a backstage tour and everything....always going to be a major fan of this show, you guys are doing great things and letting me be apart of that for a few minutes meant the world to me!

[@annagillespie4595]

I would love to be a stage manager! I've worked as one for my high school production of Shrek, and my middle school production of the Lion King and it was amazing

[@sw618]

My high school did Shrek this year too and I helped with Lion King Jr at my old middle school this year as well! I am ASM and I'm looking into a career in stage management :P I think it would be so much fun!

[@amyschmults394]

I like how the production supervisor said he tries to make every wicked company everywhere authentic and wicked

[@MeganHartz]

I’m so glad I came across this looking through my daughters school assignments it’s amazing!

[@justinnash9460]

I'm a stage manager for an 8th Grade production and it is so cool. I can't believe I got to this point, only being a minor role in plays. If you want to be a stage manager, pursue it.

[@autumnlheureux4231]

I’ve done community theatre for several years now, various tech jobs, I’ve just stage managed my 9th show, I’m the only stage manager in my company, it’s a small but mighty company. Though even with our smallish size I can see why broadway has multiple stage managers. It’s tough to be the only one..but I love it. I love helping bring a story to life., I’m not a performer in any way. So this is my contribution. I wish I could do it professionally but I don’t have the physicality required for it. We do 4 performances in a run. We do shows that are not often done. But should be! I just finished stage managing ‘ a Woman of no Importance’ Oscar Wilde. He’s one of my fav writers now. I love wicked to!

[@timandc80]

stage managers are awesome!!!

[@cOrncHipS90]

Being a stage manager is my dream!! U inspire me :)

[@ryanburke4633]

this is such my favorite broadway show I really love

[@Sarajevo1224]

Thank you for posting this! I am a stage manager at the community theater level and I LOVE it. This video was so interesting and inspiring! Thank you!

[@ryanburke4633]

this is the best show in my life

[@ryanburke4633]

I really love wicked the best

[@ryanburke4633]

I do so love this show in my soul oh yes

[@WinCraft84]

I wanna be Marybeth Abel when I grow up

[@charlottehitchin4986]

This is my dream jobbbb

[@outlanderfrog]

You might have learned this by now, but before tech a stage manager is responsible for running rehearsals (under the director, obviously) and maintaining communication with the cast and the entire production team.

[@broadwaybasics9751]

Dannibeth627- we are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with the Stage Managers on tour. They are indeed doing great work out there and we are proud to call them colleagues and friends! Let us know if we can help answer anything for you.

[@ryanburke4633]

I really love wicked

[@AverageBtd6Helper]

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[@tylerrussell1779]

I would add children because the children are the ones who love this show the most!

[@ShutterTheatre]

I know there is already a video of it, but it would be cool to see how the DG lift works... such as views from the wings, from behind the black drapes, etc.

[@broadwaydude2378]

I see. Thanks for clearing that up for me!

[@supergirl1234568]

I saw it and it was worth it

[@broadwaydude2378]

I've been an actor for most of my life and got my first taste of stage managing a few months ago (since it was highschool theater I was the only stage manager so I "called the show" and made sure the set changes happened, etc.). I loved it so much that I began to consider doing it a lot in the future (even professionally) and I had one major question before I made that decision. What does a stage manager do before tech-rehearsals begin?

[@TomorrowisYesterday]

If anyone is still wondering the answer to this question (this was 8 years ago), it depends on the theater. At the theater I work at, they run the rehearsals. If an actor forgets a line, the stage manager is the one to call it out. They also keep track of whatever set pieces are ready for rehearsal use and figure out where each set piece and prop will be located at each point of the show. If the director is on-task enough to have sound effects loaded in time before tech week, the stage manager will play the sound effects through their phone with an external speaker. Also, if a key cast member is absent, the SM may fill in. That's about it. The key thing is they are at every rehearsal and are supposed to get there before everyone else and be one of the last ones to leave. And keep in mind every theater is different. The one I work at seats about 500 and is operated by a community college.

[@samsung12388]

Love u guys !

[@yuvalkgn1]

Before a show is scheduled or a rehearsal (run thru) Is scheduled, a stage manager must make sure all lighting & scenery are ready for the top of act 1. They make sure everything is where it's suppose to be & that stage is clear & actors are ready.

[@GoldenDuckling246]

That slap looked very real lol even though it wasn't. since it was choreographed to look like a real slap, it must have taken a lot practice to perfect it ~ Rashpal Tak

[@broadwaybasics9751]

Thank you! If this is your dream, follow it! Let us know if we can help. :)

[@iheartwicked91]

awww i miss Jackie!

[@stevieparsons4495]

i remember when Kristen Chenoweth(Glinda) bed didnt come out for popular on time so it delayed the show but it was hilarious

[@SarahSharpe1231]

You guys really love Fiyaaron, don't you? I literally see him in ALL your promo pics!!! Not that I'm complaining. ;)

[@ryanburke4633]

this is so my favorite show

[@k.endlesss]

I think it depends on which level of theatre you are working on, and the people who are putting the show together.

[@contranimal]

Ive recently ( at the age of 31 ) have though about going to college to major in theater .... but I have many people telling me not to do it, it doesn't pay well, its impossible to get into. And that I should go to school for a field that will pay me well like Medical or computers .... the only thing is performing arts is my passion. Do I want to do something I love, or do I want to go for something higher paying and be miserable at it ... Im leaning more towards a theater major still ...

[@MarcusMartn]

i wanna dance in this show

[@lees1726]

cool

[@alexbam2006]

Heard Wicked is coming to the Philippines in 2014, can't wait to have a WONDERFUL time seeing Elphaba DEFYING GRAVITY live on stage!

[@claresimpson8299]

I have been an ASM for multiple shows at my high school, which puts on huge shows, and I stage managed peter and the starcatcher last year. Last weekend was opening night for A Midsummer Nights Dream and this is my closing weekend as well as my final goodbyes to my high school theater company. Do you have any tips for stage managing it. I have some really difficult cues where there are 4 sound cues a light cue and a curtain cue and then about 3 seconds later 4 more sound cues and then curtain and a light cue 2 seconds after that

[@TomorrowisYesterday]

Anyone 2 years plus wondering about this, I would say that unless there may be different people running it each night, it's ok to treat your tech crew like actors in a time like this. If there are 12 different cues inside 6 seconds (for whatever insane reason), give everyone a "standby transition" and then a "go". If the timing makes sense for a couple more standby and go's, then do it. But if there are that many cues that close together, you just have to trust your tech crew to memorize their job the way an actor would. Unless they're relying on cues from actors that they can't clearly see or hear. In that case I don't know. The key is practice it, practice it, practice it.

[@beaucode1010]

Dude I will work at gusteaus

[@broadwaybasics9751]

Are you currently learning about stage management or have you stage managed at all? We wish you well on your journey towards a career in stage management! We're here if you need us!

[@trinitygardnerr]

i stan marybeth

[@22jeyq]

Quick question to you guys at the Gershwin: What is you're opinion of that totally non-canon Oz movie by Disney?

[@SenranKaguraFan1227]

2:48 Bitchslapped

[@tylerrussell1779]

If I were the one who created the play

[@OaterMcBoats]

could've used the same emphasis on details on this video... the audio is horrible. Doesn't really present a strong first impression

[@isabelladippel9649]

WARNING. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. THEY ACTUALLY SHOW THE WICKED WITCH OF THE EAST. HALLELUJAH

[@sekharsai9049]

2:31

[@sondersighs]

Give a like if your in highschool or college and want to be a stage manager❤❤❤😁 Also to people who have been a stage manager, when has there been a time where you had to think on your feet because something happened like a prop broke or other?

[@katwal1009]

One time one of my cast members had a seizure offstage and I had to trust one of my assistants to handle it while I was figuring out the intermission time and discussing with director about who to call to help her and it was so stessful! Also we had times where an actor was missing a prop and we had to quickly improvise and make a prop with the help of the props designer on the fly

[@Selena8407]

I don't want to sound rude but it's not around the world it's not in canada

[@ahluvdrums]

+Lesley Beaulieu There's a lot of places it's not. When they say around the world they don't mean that it's in every country there is in the world, they mean that there are 7 companies scattered in 7 places around the world.

[@krayemer2623]

the tour has came to Canada

[@stevenedmondsonmusic4919]

stage management is better at disney.

[@vlogcentral9303]

Steven Beatz 😂😂😂😂

[@AverageBtd6Helper]

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[@ryanburke4633]

this is the best show of my life

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[@ryanburke4633]

this is the best show of my life