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Performance Notes Sheet for Stage Managers

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Calling a show leaves little time for writing, so notes during a performance need a structure that's quick to use. This sheet is the in-show companion to the performance report.

It records start and end times, act timings and a breakdown of incidents, then gives labeled boxes for props, costumes, scenery, technical director, lights, sound, actors, front of house, crew and other. A checklist at the bottom confirms the report and actor notes were sent.

How to use this template

  1. 1Keep the sheet beside the prompt book while calling.
  2. 2Jot times as each act starts and ends.
  3. 3Note issues in the matching department box as they happen.
  4. 4Type the performance report from the sheet and tick the sent checklist.
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