ABSTRACT
Once the show has been cast and the artistic team has been selected, there is some preparation that must be done before beginning the production process. Once the production is underway, things will be hectic, constantly changing, and time will slip away quickly. The best way to prepare for this inevitability is to take steps to over-prepare as much as possible before the process begins. This step, often referred to as "prep week", involves creating the promptbook, preparing paperwork, creating the rehearsal schedule, preparing the space for rehearsals, and restocking the stage manager's kit. For designs that have moving wagons with multiple positions onstage, taping out each and every position can create a giant confusing web of spike tape. It is often the stage manager's job to pull rehearsal props and rehearsal furniture for the actors to use until the real props and furniture are available.
