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1. Introduction

The Professional Gap

Learning the Hard Way

The Human and Psychological Side

Objective and Intention of This Book

End of Chapter Features

A Glossary of Words, Terms, Expressions, and Phrases

A Definition of Professional

The Distinguishing Line

The Most Important Work

The Musical Play

Standard Stage Manager Titles and Their Abbreviations

A History of SMing

The Professional Experience

2. The Anatomy of a Good Stage Manager

The Practical Application

The Qualities of a Good SM

The Spirit of an SM

The Right Stuff

Core of the Spirit

A Need for Perfection

Anatomy of the ASM

Show Business: A Glamorous Business

3. The Stage Manager's Chain of Command List

The Production ...

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