Stage call
5 minTotal
5 min
A 5-minute backstage countdown before a speaker or performer enters.
Production and stage call timing
Free Backstage Countdown Timer
Use a backstage countdown timer for stage calls, cue timing, speaker prep, show starts, performer calls, and production changeovers. Keep time visible backstage and create an XTimer room when the viewer display needs remote control.
Built for this job
Backstage teams can see exactly how much time remains before the next cue.
Stage managers can keep show starts and changeovers predictable.
XTimer rooms support backstage displays controlled from a production device.
Stage call
Ready
5:00
A 5-minute backstage countdown before a speaker or performer enters.
Timer presets
Controls
Create controlled roomUse this setup in XTimer
Need a controller link, viewer display, or shared room?
Keep this simple timer for quick work. Move into an XTimer room when one person controls the clock and another screen shows it to a speaker, team, class, or audience.
Presets that match real work
Start from a timer people already understand.
Each preset has a clear use case, duration, and workflow. That makes the page useful for search visitors immediately, and gives professional users a natural path into XTimer rooms when they need separate controller and viewer devices.
Show start
10 minTotal
10 min
A 10-minute countdown for backstage show starts and cues.
Changeover
15 minTotal
15 min
A 15-minute countdown for production changeovers and resets.
Final minute
1 minTotal
1 min
A 1-minute countdown for final stage or production cues.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Label the countdown after the cue, not just the duration.
Use the final minute preset only when everyone knows the next action.
Keep backstage displays visible to crew but out of audience sightlines.
Use an XTimer room when the backstage countdown runs on a separate screen.
Frequently asked questions
What is a backstage countdown timer?
A backstage countdown timer is a visible countdown for stage calls, show starts, production cues, performer calls, speaker prep, and changeovers.
Can I use this for stage calls?
Yes. The stage call preset gives a 5-minute backstage countdown before a speaker or performer enters.
Can production control the timer remotely?
Yes. Create an XTimer room when production needs controller access while backstage sees a viewer display.