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TAPS 34

Stage Management Techniques

UNITS:3
GRADING:Letter (ABCD/NP)
LEVEL:Undergrad
GER:—

TAPS 34 examines the role and responsibilities of the Stage Manager within a live performance production organization. This includes exploring and creating methods for documenting, recording and 'calling' a production. The purpose of TAPS 34 is to provide an understanding of the complex and collaborative process involved in mounting a live production, the relationship of the stage manager to this process, and the basic skills and techniques of a stage manager.

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1 Term
Practicum 1Open
ID: 12364
0 / 10 enrolled
DAYS:Tuesday, Thursday
TIME:4:30 PM – 5:50 PM
LOCATION:Roble Gymnasium 139
INSTRUCTOR:
Tipps, Virginia
3units

TAPS 34: Stage Management Techniques

3 units · Letter (ABCD/NP)

TAPS 34 examines the role and responsibilities of the Stage Manager within a live performance production organization. This includes exploring and creating methods for documenting, recording and 'calling' a production. The purpose of TAPS 34 is to provide an understanding of the complex and collaborative process involved in mounting a live production, the relationship of the stage manager to this process, and the basic skills and techniques of a stage manager.

Offered in Autumn 2026 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Practicum — Tuesday Thursday 4:30 PM – 5:50 PM — Roble Gymnasium 139 — Tipps, Virginia (Undergrad)

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