======Showstoppers======
Showstoppers are the musical theatre society at stagesoc works with. They typically do 5-6 shows in the Annex each year, which are detailed later in this guide. This guide also contains other tips and information for working with showstoppers.

=====Show Slots=====
Typically in the annex, Showstoppers have 5 show slots
  * Fresher's Show - Last week of autumn term - This show slot has the cast entirely consisting of new members to showstoppers
  * Small Show - Mid February - This show slot usually has a maximum cast number of 12, and is usually a lower tech slot
  * Spring Show - Early-Mid March - Typically showstoppers' biggest show of the year, this show often has extra prep weeks allowing for more elaborate sets & lighting
  * Summer Show - First week after Easter break - This show slot typically has it's intensive/prep week within the Easter holidays, and is another lower tech show
  * The 24 - Weekend at the end of summer exams - On the last day of exams at 4pm a show is announced. From 5pm to 5pm the next day (with //some// sleep in there) the cast learn the entire show, and we build the set, setup the band, program the lighting and //try// to have a tech/dress run - a lot of fun and a great way to finish the year!

=====TDing for Showstoppers=====
As of 2025, StageSoc committee mandated showstoppers' shows must always have more than one peson as TD, due to the scale of their shows.
Showstoppers TDs are elected anywhere between 1 and 3 months before the show, often depending on director discretion. This allows for plenty of time to plan (typically a couple meetings with the directors), elect HoDs and prepare anything else needed (risk assessments, etc).

=====SDing Showstoppers=====
Showstoppers, provide one of the bigger opportunities for soundies, as they often have both a band and radio mics. Radio mics are nearly always limited to 12, particularly after Hunchback 2025 in which 21 radio mics where used (providing a lot of headaches for the sound dept). The band can range typically anywhere from 6 to 12 people, with 10 being a fairly standard amount.
When SDing a showstoppers show, setup each night must be fairly streamlined as once setup you will need to carry out a mic check and a band line check.