art-historical values
The historical and artistic values implied in examples of one's branch of art.
Assistant stage directors support the needs of the stage director and the production for each assigned stage production, and serve as a liaison between performers, theatre staff and stage directors. They take notes, provide feedback, coordinate the rehearsal schedule, take blocking, rehearse or review scenes, prepare or distribute actor notes, and facilitate communication between designers, production staff, and stage director.
Competences and skills
23 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesliaise between theatre direction and design team
Act as liaison between performers, theatre staff, director and design team.
maintain a production book
Maintain an artistic production book and produce final script for archive purposes.
Sector-specific
7 competencesadapt to artists' creative demands
Work with artists, striving to understand the creative vision and adapting to it. Make full use of your talents and skills to reach the best possible result.
analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
Analyse the artistic concept, form and structure of a live performance based on observation during rehearsals or improvisation. Create a structured base for the design process of a specific production.
find a replacement for stage manager
Take over tasks from the stage manager as required. Indicate key standby moments. Indicate when the house is open. Confirm that the performers are in position. Indicate the start of the performance. Indicate the entrances and exits of scenery elements when necessary.
maintain blocking notes
Create and update blocking notes recording the position of actors and props in every scene. These notes are shared with the director, technical director and cast.
read scripts
Read a playbook or film script, not only as literature, but identifying, actions, emotional states, evolution of characters, situations, different sets and locations, etc.
supervise script preparation
Supervise script preparation, maintenance, and distribution for all productions.
understand artistic concepts
Interpret an artist's explanation or demonstration of their artistic concepts, inceptions and processes and strive to share their vision.
Cross-sector
1 competenceuse communication techniques
Apply techniques of communication which allow interlocutors to better understand each other and communicate accurately in the transmission of messages.
Optional skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
12 competencesassemble an artistic team
Bring together an artistic team, after identifying the needs, looking for candidates, conducting interviews and aligning on the conditions of the project.
coordinate artistic production
Oversee the day-to-day coordination of production tasks so that the organisation fits within the desired artistic and business policies and in order to present productions in a uniform corporate identity to the public.
coordinate pre-show checks
Coordinate the final checks before a performance in order to ensure a safe, optimal functioning environment that is fully ready to start the show.
coordinate with creative departments
Coordinate activities with other artistic and creative departments.
define artistic approach
Define your own artistic approach by analysing your previous work and your expertise, identifying the components of your creative signature, and starting from these explorations to describe your artistic vision.
define artistic vision
Continually develop and define a concrete artistic vision, starting from the proposal and continuing all the way through to the finished product.
develop an artistic framework
Develop a specific framework for research, creation and completion of artistic work.
develop artistic project budgets
Developing artistic project budgets for approval, estimating deadlines and material costs.
direct an artistic team
Lead and instruct a complete team with the required cultural expertise and experience.
follow time cues
Observe the conductor, orchestra or director and follow text and vocal score to time cues accurately.
manage prompt book
Prepare, create and maintain the prompt book for a theatrical production.
prompt performers
Prompt performers in theatrical and opera productions.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.