EasyStagecraft Blog

A step-by-step way to build a concert running order that flows — set changes, transitions, timing and contingency — for music and performing-arts teachers.

What a stage management cue sheet is, how to build one, and how to call a show cleanly — a practical guide for student and teacher stage managers.

A simple system for cataloguing, storing and tracking props and costumes between school productions — so nothing gets lost, rebought or double-booked.

A plain-English guide to reading a theatre lighting plot — symbols, channels, dimmers, focus — so drama teachers can brief crew and talk to hire companies.

What a PAC safety audit must cover — fly systems as plant, working at height, crew licensing, sign-on records — plus a free 30-minute self-assessment for council venue managers.

What to look for in stage plot and stage layout software in 2026 — features, ease of use, sharing, and what matters for schools on a budget.

A realistic week-by-week production schedule for a school play — from auditions to bump-out — with phase gates, crew calls and tech-week timing.

What a school musical risk assessment must cover in Australia — rigging, electrics, working at height, pyro, minors — plus a free SWMS-style checklist for teachers.

A practical step-by-step guide to laying out a full 70-player orchestra on stage — sections, spacing, risers and sightlines — for school and community productions.