The Crucial Roles of a Stage Manager in Music Performance

Authors: Chukwudi Arinze Iwuamadi

Published: 5 Jul 2025

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15812034
Volume: vol-1 issue-3
Page Number: 1 - 4
Paper ID: ijsr-196694
E-ISSN: 3092-9539
Keywords: Stage Management, Music Performance, Stage Manager Skills, Rehearsal Coordination, Production Management, Artistic Integrity, Live Music Performance

Abstract

This paper examined the crucial roles of a stage manager in music performances, pointing out their important roles to the success and integrity of musical productions. Enlightened by academic literature and practical real-world experiences, the article outlines profile key duties like rehearsal management, prompt book preparation, discipline enforcement, technical control, and maintenance of the director’s and designer’s artistic objectives. The paper also examines the significance of formal education, training, and practical experience in raising competent stage managers skilled in managing the intricacies of live music performances. This discourse from a conceptual view offers valuable angle on the often undervalued but important role of stage managers in ensuring the success of music performances.