Questions and Answers
What is a characteristic of a bus and truck one-nighter tour?
How long do larger Broadway musicals typically stay in a city during a tour?
What is primarily responsible for the technical aspects of a touring production?
Which of the following shows has not been mentioned as part of a longer touring schedule?
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What quality is essential for a stage manager when faced with different theaters?
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What is the main responsibility of a company manager during a tour?
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What does a stage manager coordinate with during a tour?
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What is a common feature of large scale touring productions?
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What is a major difference between working in a regional theater and touring?
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What is a notable challenge performers face on tour?
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How often do performers typically have a day off during a tour?
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Which of the following is a way performers make hotel living more comfortable on tour?
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What does the experience of touring likely affect in performers?
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What aspect of the touring experience is highlighted as a unique characteristic of theater people?
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What role does the company manager primarily fulfill in a theater production?
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Which of the following statements about cuts made to scenery during a production is true?
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What is a common challenge faced when touring a theater production?
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Who is typically responsible for maintaining the artistic side of the production during a tour?
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What does the phrase 'the show must go on' imply in the context of touring theater productions?
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What determines the number of crew members hired locally for a touring production?
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Which department head typically travels with the production during a tour?
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What aspect of touring productions cannot be controlled at times?
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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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