Entertainment Performing Arts The Stage Manager’s Checklist: On-Site Essentials A look at the essential items every stage manager needs to keep on-site Share PINTEREST Email Print The stage manager's toolkit will play a vital role in helping a production to run as smoothly as possible. © Flickr user The Shopping Sherpa Entertainment Singing Acting Musical Theater Ballet Dance Stand Up Comedy By Angela Mitchell Angela Mitchell is a writer, columnist, and book author who has promoted theatres, studios, and artists through her own PR firm since 1995. our editorial process Angela Mitchell Updated February 20, 2018 Let’s take a look at part three in this series, on the final essentials you’ll need to manage as part of your Stage Manager’s Toolkit – those you’ll need to keep on-site, and stored in a locker or larger toolbox, preferably in a locked room or secure location. The essentials you’ll need to store on-site should include the following items: Flashlights (at least 2 – 4 is better) Headsets/Headset peripherals Tape Measure Assorted batteries (including a large supply of headset batteries at all times) Spike tape Glow-tape Masking Tape Gaffers Tape Colored blocking tape Reflective tape Large box of gallon-sized Ziploc bags Wrench Multi-head Power screwdriver (and charger) Emergency Sewing Kit Items (boxed or bagged separately) Mini-scissors Safety pins Extra Buttons Extra Zippers Extra Snaps Extra Hooks and Eyes Hemming Tape Tide or Stain-Removal Pen First Aid/Extra Care Items Portable ‘Wet-Wipes’ or Baby Wipes Nail File Altoids or mints Throat lozenges Antacids Visine Saline solution Instant ice packs Lip balm (get the kind in a finger-dip container, versus the lipstick-style applicator) Ponytail holders Aspirin Tylenol Band-Aids (in varying sizes) Gauze Medical tape Tampons/pads Hand sanitizer Hand lotion Additional Miscellaneous Items to Bring or Store: Bottled water Bottled orange juice Large container of ground coffee Extra coffee filters Powdered coffee creamer Sugar Artificial sweetener