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What is a characteristic of a bus and truck one-nighter tour?
What is a characteristic of a bus and truck one-nighter tour?
- The show is performed only once in each location. (correct)
- The entire show set is loaded in the evening.
- The show stays in a city for several weeks.
- The production involves a large number of semi trucks.
How long do larger Broadway musicals typically stay in a city during a tour?
How long do larger Broadway musicals typically stay in a city during a tour?
- One day
- 1 to 3 days
- 2 to 3 months
- 1 to 4 weeks (correct)
What is primarily responsible for the technical aspects of a touring production?
What is primarily responsible for the technical aspects of a touring production?
- The company manager
- The lighting technician
- The head carpenter (correct)
- The stage manager
Which of the following shows has not been mentioned as part of a longer touring schedule?
Which of the following shows has not been mentioned as part of a longer touring schedule?
What quality is essential for a stage manager when faced with different theaters?
What quality is essential for a stage manager when faced with different theaters?
What is the main responsibility of a company manager during a tour?
What is the main responsibility of a company manager during a tour?
What does a stage manager coordinate with during a tour?
What does a stage manager coordinate with during a tour?
What is a common feature of large scale touring productions?
What is a common feature of large scale touring productions?
What is a major difference between working in a regional theater and touring?
What is a major difference between working in a regional theater and touring?
What is a notable challenge performers face on tour?
What is a notable challenge performers face on tour?
How often do performers typically have a day off during a tour?
How often do performers typically have a day off during a tour?
Which of the following is a way performers make hotel living more comfortable on tour?
Which of the following is a way performers make hotel living more comfortable on tour?
What does the experience of touring likely affect in performers?
What does the experience of touring likely affect in performers?
What aspect of the touring experience is highlighted as a unique characteristic of theater people?
What aspect of the touring experience is highlighted as a unique characteristic of theater people?
What role does the company manager primarily fulfill in a theater production?
What role does the company manager primarily fulfill in a theater production?
Which of the following statements about cuts made to scenery during a production is true?
Which of the following statements about cuts made to scenery during a production is true?
What is a common challenge faced when touring a theater production?
What is a common challenge faced when touring a theater production?
Who is typically responsible for maintaining the artistic side of the production during a tour?
Who is typically responsible for maintaining the artistic side of the production during a tour?
What does the phrase 'the show must go on' imply in the context of touring theater productions?
What does the phrase 'the show must go on' imply in the context of touring theater productions?
What determines the number of crew members hired locally for a touring production?
What determines the number of crew members hired locally for a touring production?
Which department head typically travels with the production during a tour?
Which department head typically travels with the production during a tour?
What aspect of touring productions cannot be controlled at times?
What aspect of touring productions cannot be controlled at times?
Flashcards
Touring Productions
Touring Productions
Putting on a show in multiple locations, not just one venue.
Bus/Truck One-Nighter Tours
Bus/Truck One-Nighter Tours
Short tours lasting only a day in each city, with fast load-in and load-out.
Large-Scale Broadway Tours
Large-Scale Broadway Tours
Extensive tours using many trucks, lasting weeks in a single location.
Venue Variation
Venue Variation
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Stage Manager
Stage Manager
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Company Manager
Company Manager
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Head Carpenter
Head Carpenter
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Unexpected Issues
Unexpected Issues
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Scenery Cuts
Scenery Cuts
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Local Crew
Local Crew
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Truck Delays
Truck Delays
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Scenery Damage
Scenery Damage
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Adverse Weather
Adverse Weather
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Travel Impacts
Travel Impacts
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Performers' Adaptation
Performers' Adaptation
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Show Must Go On
Show Must Go On
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Touring Camaraderie
Touring Camaraderie
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Touring Work Ethic
Touring Work Ethic
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Local Theatre Experience
Local Theatre Experience
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Study Notes
Touring Productions Overview
- Stage management becomes more complex during tours, involving logistics and adaptability.
- Types of tours include bus and truck one-nighter tours and large-scale Broadway productions.
Bus and Truck One-Nighter Tours
- Shows are in a city for only one day.
- Involves loading the entire set, lighting, costumes, and props in the morning, performing, and then loading out for the next city.
Large-Scale Broadway Tours
- Can take 14 to 25 semi trucks of equipment for setup.
- Shows typically run for a week to four weeks in one location.
- Examples include Les Mis, Phantom, Lion King, Mary Poppins, and Wicked.
Theater Venue Variation
- Each theater has unique characteristics like stage size, dressing rooms, and building layout.
- Stage management requires flexibility to adapt to these differences.
Roles in Touring
- Stage manager and company manager collaborate to handle daily operations.
- Head carpenter oversees technical aspects, loading in and out.
Preparations and Challenges
- Preparation is crucial to handle unexpected issues in new venues.
- Sometimes, cuts to scenery must be made to fit the venue while maintaining artistic integrity.
Company Manager Responsibilities
- Manages payroll, travel logistics, hotel arrangements, and overall business operations.
- Handles contracts, publicity, and maintains communication with producers.
Crew Composition
- Each department (costumes, lighting, sound, etc.) has a head that travels with the tour.
- Local crew members are hired based on the production's size and demands.
Challenges of Touring
- Production may face issues like truck delays, scenery damage, and adverse weather conditions.
- The principle "the show must go on" often dictates responses to difficulties.
Personal and Social Impacts
- Touring creates a unique working environment as co-workers become like family due to constant togetherness.
- Unlike local theaters, actors do not return to separate homes after performances.
Effects of Travel
- Performers experience varying climates that can impact their performance, such as altitude affecting voice.
- Adaptation strategies include using humidifiers and having personal comforts while on the road.
Importance of Touring Experiences
- Touring fosters a different work ethic and sense of camaraderie among theater professionals.
- It offers invaluable experiences and perspectives that local theater does not provide.
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