Free Prompt Book Template for Stage Managers
Download a simple prompt book template — or manage everything digitally with CuePad.
What's Included in a Prompt Book
A well-organized prompt book is the backbone of any stage manager's workflow. Whether you use paper or a digital tool, these are the essential sections every prompt book needs:
Cue Sheets
Track lighting, sound, projection, and other technical cues with columns for cue number, trigger line, action, and notes.
Blocking Notes
Record actor movement using the numbered blocking notation method — circled numbers in the script tied to detailed notes on the facing page. This system keeps the script readable while capturing every cross, entrance, and exit.
Script Annotations
Margins for marking actor calls, prop handoffs, scene changes, and any production-specific notes alongside the script text.
Rehearsal Reports
Daily logs of what was rehearsed, blocking set or changed, issues raised, and action items for each department.
Ground Plans
Top-down stage diagrams showing set pieces, furniture, and playing areas. Used to map character positions for each scene or cue.
Why Digital Prompt Books Are Better
Paper prompt books have served stage managers for centuries, but they come with real limitations: they're fragile, hard to share, impossible to search, and slow to update. A digital prompt book solves all of these problems while keeping the same organizational structure.
- No risk of losing or damaging your binder
- Instant search across all cues and notes
- Share with your team in real time
- Version history — restore any previous state
- Export a professional PDF prompt book
- Ground plans with interactive character placement
- Access from any device — tablet, laptop, or phone
Use CuePad Instead
Rather than filling out a static template, CuePad gives you a live digital workspace built specifically for prompt book management. Upload your script PDF, create indexed cues directly on the text, and track blocking on interactive ground plans.
Everything is searchable, shareable with your production team, and exportable as a professional PDF prompt book. The free Core plan includes full access to blocking tools, cue management, and ground plan editing on one active script.
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