TS 13002

TS 13002 is a professional standard for the occupation of stage manager in state or private theatres. In practical theatre production, the stage manager is a central coordination role that helps keep the performance running in an organised, timely and technically aligned way across rehearsal and performance conditions. The standard’s focus is the occupational frame for this role, rather than the artistic content of a specific production.

The stage manager role in theatre operations

From a general technical perspective, stage management sits at the point where artistic direction and stage operations meet. A stage manager typically supports the coordination of cues, timing, communication and workflow between the director, performers and backstage teams such as scenery, costumes, lighting and sound. In live theatre, that coordination is essential because the performance depends on orderly transitions and consistent execution from one scene or cue to the next.

What this standard covers

According to the supplied scope, TS 13002 covers the person working as a stage manager in state or private theatres. The scope also indicates a vocational-standard approach to classification, specifications, qualifications and evaluation for this occupation. That means the document is intended to define the professional framework for the role, while detailed working methods or production-specific procedures are not stated in the short scope text provided.

• Defines the occupational area of stage management in state and private theatres.
• Places the role within a vocational standard framework.
• Relates to coordination of live theatre workflow and cue-based operations.
• Highlights the importance of organisation, communication and timing in theatre practice.