As a Stage Manager, you will need to master following:

• adapt artistic plan to location
• adapt to artists' creative demands
• analyse a script
• analyse score
• analyse the artistic concept based on stage actions
• analyse the scenography
• coordinate the running of a performance
• cue a performance
• interpret artistic intentions
• intervene with actions on stage
• organise stage
• prevent fire in a performance environment
• promote health and safety
• safeguard artistic quality of performance
• support a designer in the developing process
• understand artistic concepts
• use communication equipment
• work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision
• write risk assessment on performing arts production

More generally, a stage manager is also versed in:

• follow safety procedures when working at heights
• negotiate health and safety issues with third parties
• react to emergency situations in a live performance environment
• translate artistic concepts to technical designs
• use personal protection equipment
• use technical documentation
• work ergonomically
• work with respect for own safety

It also helps to know the following:

• document safety actions
• ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
• follow time cues
• manage prompt book
• obtain pyrotechnic permits
• obtain stage weapon permits
• operate pyrotechnical control
• organise rehearsals
• plan pyrotechnical effects
• plan weapon use on stage
• prepare stage weapons
• prompt performers
• read musical score
• set up pyrotechnical equipment
• store pyrotechnical materials
• store stage weapons
• work safely with chemicals
• work safely with pyrotechnical materials in a performance environment
• work safely with stage weapons
• ensure health and safety of visitors
• keep up with trends
• perform first fire intervention
• provide first aid