Hire a Stage Manager
A Stage Manager coordinates all elements of a live or studio production, serving as the communication hub between the director, crew, and talent. They call cues for cameras, audio, lighting, and graphics during live shows, manage the show rundown and timing, coordinate talent entrances and transitions, and ensure rehearsals and productions run on schedule. Stage Managers keep everyone synchronized under high-pressure live conditions.
Intercom headset (ClearCom)Show rundown and cue sheetsStopwatch and timing displayWalkie-talkieScript and continuity notesStage plot diagram
Other Crew Roles
Director of PhotographyCamera OperatorAudio TechnicianGaffer / LightingGripTeleprompter OperatorJib OperatorSteadicam OperatorDrone OperatorVideo EngineerTechnical DirectorProducerProduction AssistantEditorGraphics OperatorENG CrewMulti-Camera CrewA2 (Audio Assistant)Key GripHair & Makeup ArtistField ProducerPhotographerLighting Director