Arts & Entertainment
Stage Management skills assessment
Stage managers keep productions running to plan. This scorecard covers rehearsal coordination, prompt book, cueing, safety and communication so companies can develop and compare stage managers.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Stage Management skills you can score
These are the default Stage Management skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every crew member, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Rehearsal Management
Runs rehearsals efficiently and records changes accurately.
Prompt Book and Cueing
Maintains a clear prompt book and calls cues precisely.
Production Scheduling
Builds and communicates schedules for crews and performers.
Communication Across Departments
Distributes reports and keeps teams informed.
Backstage Safety
Manages hazards, fly systems and emergency procedures.
Show Calling
Calls lighting, sound and scene changes accurately under pressure.
Cast and Crew Management
Supports performers and crew with tact and authority.
Props and Set Management
Tracks props, set pieces and continuity.
Problem Solving in Performance
Handles technical failures and emergencies calmly.
Budget and Resource Awareness
Works within production budgets and uses resources sensibly.
Documentation and Reports
Produces accurate rehearsal and performance reports.
Leadership and Professionalism
Leads cast and crew calmly, fairly and professionally.
Levels included with Stage Management
Stage Management starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Seniority Level” for arts & entertainment, so crew members can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Trainee
- Assistant
- Crew
- Senior Crew
- Head of Department
- Producer
How Stage Management works in SkillScorer
Score
Each crew member in a production is scored on the Stage Management skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank crew members, compare two side by side, or compare your productions against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Stage Management skills need attention. Reports also follow each head of department's production.
Stage Management scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Stage Management scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Stage Management scorecard covers 12 skills: Rehearsal Management, Prompt Book and Cueing, Production Scheduling, Communication Across Departments, Backstage Safety, Show Calling, Cast and Crew Management, Props and Set Management, Problem Solving in Performance, Budget and Resource Awareness, Documentation and Reports and Leadership and Professionalism. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are crew members scored in Stage Management?
Every crew member is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one production and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Stage Management?
Stage Management starts with these levels (called “Seniority Level” in the app): Trainee, Assistant, Crew, Senior Crew, Head of Department and Producer. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Stage Management skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In arts & entertainment the app talks about crew members, productions and head of departments, and you can change any of those words too.
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