Uploaded March 2013 | Updated September 2026, 12 minutes ago

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STANDBY CUE 101: An Introduction to Calling Live Performances is a first-of-its-kind training film for students and early career stage managers. The film focuses on the role of the stage manager in technical rehearsals and performances. This 56-minute video draws upon interviews and survey results of over 600 American stage managers.

STANDBY CUE 101 is divided into three tutorials:

Act One: The Calling Script
- Cuing Techniques
- Promptbook Formatting

Act II: Headset Communications
- Multi-channel Coordination
- Cue Lights and Silent Calling Tools

Act III: Placing Cues
- Cue Triggers in Text and Blocking
- Calling Music Cues without a Score

STANDBY CUE 101 contains demonstrations and practical "Tricks of the Trade" from a veteran Production Stage Manager. Instructor notes, including sample comprehension quizzes, are included with the educational license.

DVD, NTSC
Year 2012
Length 56 mins
DVD available from
Europe, UK: artfilms.co.uk/Detail.aspx?ItemID=4553
US, Australia, World: http://www.artfilms.com.au/Detail.aspx?ItemID=4553
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