Guides, templates, and tools for theatre production teams
Free, practical resources to help directors, production managers, stage managers, and crew run better shows — whether you use StageManager or not.
Guides
In-depth articles on the craft of theatre production management.
What Does a Theatre Production Manager Do?
A complete guide to the production manager role — six core responsibilities, how PMs differ from stage managers and producers, and a day-in-the-life walkthrough.
Stage Manager Checklist
Pre-production, tech week, performance night, and strike — the complete checklist stage managers use to keep every show on track.
Stage Management Software Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of stage management and production tools — features, pricing, and which fit school, community, and regional teams.
Templates
Ready-to-use documents you can download or copy.
Run your next show with StageManager
The all-in-one platform for theatre programs — scheduling, casting, crew calls, hour tracking, and more.