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Production Stage Manager
Presented by: The University of Minnesota Duluth Theater Department
Singin’ in the Rain was a very large show with many moving parts. There was a cast of 25, however each member of the ensemble played at least 4 roles so keeping track of what cast member was playing when a big task was and was important for the production team. With these many differ roles communicating with the Costume and Hair and Makeup team was crucial.
The scenic concept of the show had many moving pieces a Scenic wanted the set changes to look like part of the show. The set was bases on a unit set so there where many moving pieces and parts of the set would come on an off during the action of the show by the cast. This made tracking scene changes curial to the success of the show.
The final part of the show that I would like to highlight is the calling of the lights for the song Broadway Melody. This number had a seven-minuet dance break that was mostly just tapping. It was the hardest lighting sequence that I had called at this point in my career
Singin’ in the Rain was a complex production with a cast of 25, each ensemble member taking on at least four roles. Managing these numerous roles and ensuring proper coordination between the production team and the Costume, Hair, and Makeup departments was vital. The Character Breakdown, featured here, was a key tool in maintaining clear communication and organization throughout the production process.
The scenic design for the show featured a dynamic unit set with multiple moving parts. Set changes were integrated into the action of the performance, executed by the cast, to appear seamless and organic. This required meticulous tracking of scenic transitions. The Shift Plot was an essential document that detailed all scene changes, ensuring the success of each performance.
A standout moment in the production was the lighting sequence for the "Broadway Melody" number, which included a seven-minute dance break featuring intricate tap choreography. Calling the lighting cues for this sequence was one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of my career.
Matthew Wagner
Stage Manager: Caleb Knudsen
Assistant Stage Manager: Katy Lacy, Mary Cruser, Luke Pfluger
Choreographer: Matthew Wagner
Assistant Choreographer: Amber Burns
Dance Captains: Thressa Schultz, Faith Fausone, Samuel Blazevic-Seibert
Fight Choreographer: Tom Isbell
Fight Captain: Jake Lieder
Costume Designer: Jeannie Hurley
Assistant Costume Designer: Emmalyn Danielson
Sound Desinger: Maddy Uecker
Lighting Designers: Ethan Hollinger
Assistant Lighting Designers: Wesley Christianson, Jacob Steen
Scenic Designer: Curtis Phillips
Assistant Scenic Designers: Lisa Scott, Sheridan Cornett
Properties Coordinator: Olivia Zastrow
Assistant Properties Coordinator: Emmalyn Danielson
Makeup/Hair Designer: Rianna Ryan
Technical Director: Scott Boyle
Assistant Technical Director: Cody Burgoon
David Cowardin, Rebecca Katz Harwood, Matthew Wagner, Caleb Knudsen, Thressa Schultz
Dramaturg: Oliver Swimeley
Assistant Dramaturg: Rose Buttell
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