House open

Also called: Doors

The moment the audience is let in. From then on the stage is set and no one wanders on it.

Stage managersProducers

When does this happen on your show?Type your opening night and see every milestone dated.

Front of houseEverything on the audience side: the lobby, box office, ushers and the house manager who looks after the audience.
House managerThe person in charge of the audience: seating, safety, latecomers, and telling the stage manager when the house is ready.

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