Document technical cues (lighting, sound, mics) for each scene. Use the Tech Cues tab on the scene detail page.

Creating Cues

Add Cue: Click "Add Cue" to create a new technical cue
Cue Number: Industry-standard notation (LX 1, SQ 12, MIC 3.1)
Cue Type: Lighting, Sound, Mic, Fly, Automation, Spot, or Video/Projection
Description: What the cue does (e.g., "House to half", "Mics 1,3,5 ON")

Trigger Types

Line Cue: Triggered by a specific line of dialogue
Sight Cue: Triggered by a visual action (e.g., "When Romeo exits SR")
Timestamp: Triggered at a specific time in a song (e.g., "0:45")
Standby: Called cue that waits for the stage manager's "Go"

Mic Cues

Mic Numbers: Select which physical mics are affected (1, 3, 5)
Mic Action: On, Off, Swap, or Hot
Characters: Optionally link to characters for reference

Execution Details

Timing: How the cue is executed (e.g., "3 count", "follow", "snap")
Page Number: Script page reference
Notes: Additional operator notes

Tip: Cues are ordered within each scene. Use drag-and-drop or edit to reorder. View all cues across scenes from the show's Cues tab for a master cue sheet.

More in Managing Scenes

Managing Scenes: Creating Scenes — In a show's Scenes tab, click "Add Scene" to create a new scene.
Managing Scenes: Scene Detail Page — Click on any scene to open its detail page. Here you can see everything related to that scene in one place.
Managing Scenes: Deleting a Scene — You can delete a scene from the show's Scenes tab (trash icon on each row) or from the scene detail page (Delete button next to Edit Scene).
Managing Scenes: Scene Backdrops — Add backdrop images for your scenes using AI generation or by uploading your own. These can be used for projections, set design inspiration, or visual references.
Managing Scenes: Scene Videos — Generate AI video clips for your scenes using Veo 3.1, or upload your own videos. Videos can be used for projections, rehearsal references, or pre-visualization.
Managing Scenes: Scene Readiness Tracking — Track how ready each scene is across different departments with integrated detail views.
Managing Scenes: Stage Blocking — Document and visualize character positions and movements throughout a scene. The Stage Blocking section appears on each scene's detail page.
Managing Scenes: Songs Tab in Scene Detail — The Sound & Music tab on each scene's detail page shows all songs assigned to that scene, with full practice features:
Managing Scenes: Searching Scenes — Use the search bar to find scenes by title, character name, or song title.
Managing Scenes: Assigning Inventory to Scenes — Assign costumes, props, and sets to specific scenes to track what's needed where.

Related features

Scene Breakdown & Readiness — Scenes are the hub that links people, inventory, notes and files, with a readiness status tracked per discipline.
Tech Cues — Light, sound, deck and other cues recorded against scenes, with a master cue view and filtering by type.

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