STAGE MANAGEMENT APPRENTICE VOLUNTARY ASSESSMENT
The CAEA Stage Management Committee has compiled this form as part of its commitment to improve
the training of apprentices. It is intended to facilitate dialogue between the stage manager and the
apprentice. It can provide the apprentice with both a guideline of expected professional conduct and an
objective evaluation of their developing skills. With this feedback, the apprentice will be able to take a
more proactive approach to his or her own professional development.
Completion of this assessment form is voluntary. The completed form is strictly confidential,
and must be returned to the apprentice, with no additional copies made. It is not for use for
any other purpose by engagers, the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association, or the stage
manager, nor by the apprentice as a letter of reference. It is intended to remain a confidential assessment and educational tool, between the stage manager and the apprentice only.
APPRENTICE:
DATE:
PRODUCTION:
COMPANY:
STAGE MANAGER:
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER:
Stage Management Skills…
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Poor
COMMUNICATION
Demonstrates good listening and understanding skills
Ability to ask questions clearly
Ability to understand instruction
Ability to understand and assess concerns of others
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely (verbal)
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely (written)
Ability to articulate problems and ask for assistance
Comments / Notes:
WORKING AS PART OF A TEAM
Ability to work in a confident manner
Ability to work in a collaborative manner
Sensitivity to one’s own position within the structure
Ability to observe and facilitate the “creative process”
Comments / Notes:
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Stage Management Skills continued…
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Poor
EFFICIENCY
Ability to foresee/anticipate the need to do a task
Ability to prepare and prioritise
Ability to complete a task in a reasonable amount of time
Ability to carry out instructions
Ability to complete task accurately
Ability to fully focus on work when required
Comments / Notes:
RESPONSIBILITY
Ability to work without constant/continual supervision
Ability to carry task through to completion
Ability to take responsibility for own work
Comments / Notes:
ADAPTABILITY
Ability to be flexible and embrace change
Ability to change gears willingly when priorities shift
Use of innovative thought and problem solving skills
Comments / Notes:
GOOD JUDGEMENT
Ability to remain calm and collected during stressful
situations
Willingness to ask for support from Stage Management
team in volatile situations
Exhibits compassion and perceptiveness
Appreciation of the need for a sense of humour
Understanding of appropriate responses in particular
situations
Comments / Notes:
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Stage Management Skills continued…
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Poor
UNDERSTANDING OF PRODUCTION PROCESS
Understanding of Prep Process
Understanding of Rehearsal Process
Understanding of Technical Process
Understanding of Performance
Comments / Notes:
SELF-IMPROVEMENT
Interest in learning and improving skills
Ability to accept constructive criticism
Comments / Notes:
GENERAL COMMENTS / NOTES:
The Stage Management Committee welcomes your comments regarding the use and improvement of this form. Up-todate contact information for the Committee may be found on the inside front cover of each Equity newsletter.
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