This diploma will equip you with the skills necessary to excel in a range of roles, spanning from technical operator and stage manager in theatre, to production assistant and production manager in film. JMC's collaborative environment provides a unique opportunity to gain invaluable experience and expertise, enabling you to confidently navigate the challenges of working behind the scenes and on set.
We believe in a fully immersive approach to studying Stage Management. Our collaborative campus allows actors, filmmakers, and stage managers to seamlessly work together on a variety of in-house and external productions. Learn all about what goes on behind the scenes, from lighting and props to managing small and large-scale performances.
By participating in a range of productions at JMC Academy, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in a multitude of roles, and the valuable experience of the entire production process, from the first script read to the final standing ovation.
Laura is Head of Props for Hamilton the Musical (International)
Stage Management Alumni
Why study Stage Management at JMC?
Start now. Don’t wait for the right moment. Explore you passion when you’re a student. Grow it from there. One day that passion will become your purpose or full-time career if you keep watering it with love, energy, and attention.
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STAGE MANAGEMENT
CUA50420 Diploma of Live Production & Technical Services (Stage Management)
[CRICOS 106068K]
Sydney
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By the time you graduate you will have the confidence to work on a range of productions and events such as The Lion King or an Olympic Opening Ceremony, or on more intimate productions such as an independent small-scale plays or street performances. You will be able to explore a range of opportunities within the live production industry.
Previous graduates with strong stage management skills now work on professional productions such as: Hamilton, Ghost The Musical, Rent, and The Lion King, and with companies such as Belvoir St. Theatre, Sport For Jove, The Ambassadors Theatre Group (ATG) and Disney. Within the events and festival industries our graduates have enjoyed employment opportunities with Destination NSW, Love Busk, NRL ceremonies and Sydney Festival.
- Stage Manager
- Assistant Stage Manager
- Locations Assistant in film
- Production Assistant in film
- Lighting Programmer
- Lighting Operator/Crew
- Sound Design
- Sound Operator/Crew
- Props Master
Tier 1 offers students a thorough grounding in the underpinning knowledge and practical application of the Theatre Production work place, with a range of theory classes, practical activities in theatre and screen productions. The learning structure allows the student to participate in simulated workplace activities in the roles of Technical Operator, Production Assistant and Assistant Stage Manager. This allows for the development of skills and knowledge in areas such as; theatre production documentation, lighting design implementation, theatre history, technical theory, risk management, stage management, running a rehearsal room, working in a production environment with professional directors, designers and actors, culminating in practical experience on theatre productions.
Tier 2: Theatre Production at Work
Tier 2 builds on the skills and knowledge from Tier 1 and extends these into a range of practical applications, allowing the student to demonstrate competency in a range of supervisory roles within a theatrical context, including Stage Manager and Technical Supervisor. Students will work alongside industry professionals such as Directors, Lighting Designers, Choreographers, Actors, Production Managers, Stage Managers and Technical Managers to collaborate, plan, supervise, implement and realise all elements of a theatrical production. This tier introduces the discipline of managing and organising film locations and shoots, resulting in allowing the student to demonstrate their skills within this media.
FAQs
Firass Dirani (Underbelly: The Golden Mile, House Husbands, The Killer Elite, The Straits),
George Houvardas (Packed to the Rafters, East West 101),
Leeanna Walsman (Star Wars Attack of the Clones [as Jessica])
Valentino Del Toro (The Slap, Underbelly Files: Infiltration, Sea Patrol, Terra Nova)
Luke Joslin (Greenroom Award Winner for Avenue Q: The Musical)
Socratis Otto (Stockholm at The Sydney Theatre Company)
Fayssal Bazzi (Food at Belvoir St Theatre)
Matt Holmes (Sea Patrol, Castle, Blue Heelers)
You learn lots of different techniques – the Morris technique helps you become emotionally available and accessible, but you also get to study movement and voice...
Acting Alumni
Acting Alumni
Having the audio and film guys to work with me on my projects taught me a lot about the whole process. I put this into action as one of the animators on the ‘Happy Feet’ films.
Damien SchneiderFreelance Animation Artist, Animation Alumni