cuesseat

Cuesseat is a term used in live event production to denote an integrated digital platform for coordinating audience seating with production cues during performances, broadcasts, and other live events. The goal is to streamline stage management, seating flow, and accessibility by synchronizing seating changes with lighting, sound, and video cues.

Usage and interpretation vary. In some sources, cuesseat describes a theoretical concept or product category rather than a single standardized system. In others, it is used informally to refer to any process that links seat allocation with cue automation handled by a venue’s control system.

Key features typically associated with a cuesseat approach include dynamic seating assignments, queue management for latecomers or group seating, integration with assistive technology and accessible seating, real-time updates to staff via mobile devices, and audit trails for production review.

Applications include theatres, concert venues, conference centers, and broadcast studios where precise timing of audience movement can impact production flow and safety. The concept overlaps with cue sheets, stage management software, and audience management systems.

See also cuesheet, stage management software, and audience management systems.