ABSTRACT
Sometime early on, weeks or maybe months before rehearsals begin, designers will start working with the director to solidify the way the show will look and sound. The role of the stage manager in these meetings is to take notes of the ideas that are put forward and to publish a record of the discussions. This will help keep the director and the designers on track with one another. A bit of efficiency on your part will greatly aid the process. Be sure to disseminate the notes as quickly as possible, as they are of little use days or weeks later. Social networking sites can be an excellent resource for that process, but be careful not to post sensitive information in a place where the public at large can find it.
