"For cues, I use whatever terminology the designers gave me - most commonly it's numbers for lights and letters for sound (unless I'm calling actual Track numbers). The letters may have decimal points after them though, as one…"

"For the blocking, I'm a big fan of self-created heiroglyphics as a shorthand. Most people understand X L or X C (cross left or center), but I also have things like S with an arrow down or up (sit or stand), K with arrow down for kneel...and…"

"I think the biggest thing about PMs and SMs that varies at theatres is which one runs the production meetings. Either way is fine, in my book, just discuss it ahead of time...and if the PM is running them, of course make sure you have your own list…"