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Stage manager's reports for A Trip to Japan
In this particular report, the stage manager is notating the arrival times of actors and if they need extra pay for their time. In modern times, the stage manager keeps track of how many hours their team and the actors work. Because the actors and the stage managers are all part of the same union, the hours that they’re working vary from contract to contract. So it’s important that someone is keeping track of all of those elements. In this case, the stage manager is noting what time actors arrive at rehearsal. Lateness will potentially affect how they’re paid.
Rehearsal Report: Getting Married
The stage manager has to create many different forms to use throughout the theatrical process. One of the most important forms is a rehearsal report. This report includes all details related to what goes on in a day’s rehearsal. It says who’s in and who’s out, what was actually rehearsed, and any notes for the production. The notes are for anyone who’s not in the rehearsal room. This includes the designers, production manager, company manager among others. This form has evolved a lot over time, but here is a great example of a very detailed report from 1991 for a production of Getting Married.