Stage management and show calling: how live shows run
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o Build a clearer understanding of stage management and show calling, from production terminology and team roles to load-in, rehearsal and live delivery. Learn what technical teams need, why timelines matter and how planning decisions affect quality and budget. Put your learning into practice by taking on a production role and turning a client-style run of show into a functional cue sheet. Leave ready to work more confidently and collaboratively with your technical partners.
A two-part certificate program—complete Step 1 online, then Step 2 in person at IMEX America.
Step 1: Online (choose one date): live Zoom session on Monday, Sep 28 or Monday, Oct 5
Step 2: In-person Monday, Oct 12, 8:15–9:15am
This course is $399. Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/0907a013-7b59-4fe0-a9bd-ab2be840da57/regPage:0e7c4bad-e892-430c-a9ab-eabd94cda78b
Learning outcomes:
Identify event production terminology, stage management functions and show calling processes
Analyze how production timelines, technical requirements and planning decisions affect event quality, team coordination and budgets
Develop a functional cue sheet from a run of show by applying production planning principles and collaborating with technical teams and event partners

