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jbreezy

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Young Apprentice Open to New Knowledge
« on: Nov 06, 2013, 11:32 pm »
Hello all! Janell here. I have been a member of SM Network for a while, but have been reading more than posting. So as long as I am here, I thought I might finally do an introduction.

I am originally from the outskirts of Mobile, AL (on the Gulf Coast), and I attended a year of college at University of South Alabama. i speant this summer working as a Stage Management Intern at Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery. Then, due to some unfortunate circumstance, I found myself unable to return to school this year. So I began looking for other options, and found a job as one of the full year Stage Management Apprentices at Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, FL. I am hoping to return to school at some point, but may have to keep pushing forward in the professional world despite a lack of formal training.

I came to SM Network because it seems like a great resource [a fountain of knowledge, if you will,] for someone with my lack of experience and lack of training. I am here looking for advice, help, a bad joke, anything. Please feel free to email me with anything you've got.
« Last Edit: Nov 06, 2013, 11:34 pm by jbreezy »
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Re: Young Apprentice Open to New Knowledge
« Reply #1 on: Nov 08, 2013, 01:10 pm »
I am here looking for advice, help, a bad joke, anything.

Hi and welcome, Janell! I think you'll find all of the above. Lots of us have posted about practical experience being one of our most valuable resources- I think doing an apprenticeship is a great learning experience. (I know mine was.) Looking forward to having you on the boards!

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