Moves
Moves is a Windows (can also be used on a Mac; see faqs)
based PC program which keeps track of actors movements, and provides the following
key features / benefits:
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Keeps track of who is on or off stage at any time during the show.
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Keeps track of both principal (named) characters, plus the ensemble.
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Analyses all understudies to determine consequential changes.
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Prevents errors such as trying to have an actor enter who is already on stage.
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Allows for up to 1,000 movements.
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Each movement has an associated notes page.
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Exports an Excel spreadsheet showing all actor movements in a format useful for stage managers, lighting designers, and so on.
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Moves is a free program, and may be freely distributed amongst all members of the production team.
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Moves file format available to third parties such as lighting controller manufacturers.
(Current version = 2.2c)