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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: SCENERY: Video
« on: Oct 30, 2010, 06:32 am »
Does anyone have experience running video off Isadora? I hear it is a fantastic program.
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Stage Management Observation
« on: Mar 17, 2007, 09:01 pm »
Sorry, I can't get anything this season.
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Tools of the Trade / Re: What is Gaffer Tape?
« on: Mar 17, 2007, 08:46 pm »
Cool. kjdiehl understands. I was an electrician before an SM. During strike calls I need to get tape off before other things can be struck. I don't like to be the guy who's holding things up trying to pull tape with my knife after a show's four month run. That's why I use the tab. I never know how long the tape is going to be there and how often it's going to be stepped on. I guess it rubbed off into my SM jobs.
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Help!! A critique from a SM perspective (cirque de soleil)
« on: Mar 03, 2007, 03:01 am »
To build on sam,
I recently worked under the original production stage manager for "O" at Bellagio for a show here in Philly. What a woman. She was always professional and very approachable. She said it was the most challenging and rewarding project she has ever worked. She explained that originally there was no position to see the entire space she was o right over the giant pool; so they built gondolas FOH for Aquatics, Lighting/Automation, and Stage Management. Everyone there, she said, was the best in the world - so her role really was to manage the traffic to keep things flowing smoothly. Safety was the the most important item. I wouldn't be surprised if the trapeze team reset to their offstage positions and went for it again. It could have been a safety issue. These artists strive for perfection for themselves and the audience. I didn't ask if the cues are taken off the SM or by the operator's visuals. I don't know...the accountability should lie with the SM. Her advice for young SMs? "Work hard". I can imagine it would be difficult to sum up years of blood, sweat, and tears to someone who just has to experience it to understand. I was lucky to work with her.
I recently worked under the original production stage manager for "O" at Bellagio for a show here in Philly. What a woman. She was always professional and very approachable. She said it was the most challenging and rewarding project she has ever worked. She explained that originally there was no position to see the entire space she was o right over the giant pool; so they built gondolas FOH for Aquatics, Lighting/Automation, and Stage Management. Everyone there, she said, was the best in the world - so her role really was to manage the traffic to keep things flowing smoothly. Safety was the the most important item. I wouldn't be surprised if the trapeze team reset to their offstage positions and went for it again. It could have been a safety issue. These artists strive for perfection for themselves and the audience. I didn't ask if the cues are taken off the SM or by the operator's visuals. I don't know...the accountability should lie with the SM. Her advice for young SMs? "Work hard". I can imagine it would be difficult to sum up years of blood, sweat, and tears to someone who just has to experience it to understand. I was lucky to work with her.
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Stage Management Observation
« on: Mar 03, 2007, 02:31 am »
I'll see what I can do.
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: School or work?
« on: Mar 03, 2007, 02:18 am »
I'm in the same boat as you. I would have an AA in Technical Theatre, but I haven't changed my major on paper from philosophy. All I ever wanted was to work in a professional environment. I couldn't find it at school so went looking for it.
I asked a very demanding teacher of mine for advice when I was in high school. He took off his glasses and looked straight in my eyes and said, "work hard". I understood what he and my family had taught me all along. Thus my mantra was born. "Seek those with standards and meet them. Exceed them. Then repeat. Set the standard."
My plan is to get some real world experience then go to school in about a year. I just have to have faith that I'm doing the right thing.
I asked a very demanding teacher of mine for advice when I was in high school. He took off his glasses and looked straight in my eyes and said, "work hard". I understood what he and my family had taught me all along. Thus my mantra was born. "Seek those with standards and meet them. Exceed them. Then repeat. Set the standard."
My plan is to get some real world experience then go to school in about a year. I just have to have faith that I'm doing the right thing.
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Book and Tabs
« on: Mar 03, 2007, 01:55 am »
Ok, here it goes. I have added a few things of my own to everyone else's posts to create the ultimate 48 volume prompt book. Go buy your five inch binders now!
Here it is folks in no real order...
Cast List
Cast Contact Info
Rehearsal Schedule
Music Rehearsal Schedule
Performance Schedule
Cast Medical Info
Production Calendar
Production Team Contact Info
Scene Breakdown
French Scenes
Score
Blocking
Act 1
Act 2
Pre-Show Checklist
Prompt Script
Act 1
Act 2
Electrics
Flight
Grips
Automation
Projection
Props
Audio
Set
Wardrobe
Production Management Notes
Rehearsal Reports
Sign-In Sheets
Performance Reports
House Reports
Running Crew Contacts
Band Contact Info
Production Meetings Notes
Auditions
Expenses (submitted and pending)
Run Sheets
Accident Reports
Director Handouts
Director Memos
Misc. Memos
Company Rules
AEA Duties of the Actor
AEA Contracts & Riders
AEA Hazardous Duties Contracts
LORT Rulebook
AEA Other
This topic is done. If anyone wants me I'll be outside having a smoke.
Here it is folks in no real order...
Cast List
Cast Contact Info
Rehearsal Schedule
Music Rehearsal Schedule
Performance Schedule
Cast Medical Info
Production Calendar
Production Team Contact Info
Scene Breakdown
French Scenes
Score
Blocking
Act 1
Act 2
Pre-Show Checklist
Prompt Script
Act 1
Act 2
Electrics
Flight
Grips
Automation
Projection
Props
Audio
Set
Wardrobe
Production Management Notes
Rehearsal Reports
Sign-In Sheets
Performance Reports
House Reports
Running Crew Contacts
Band Contact Info
Production Meetings Notes
Auditions
Expenses (submitted and pending)
Run Sheets
Accident Reports
Director Handouts
Director Memos
Misc. Memos
Company Rules
AEA Duties of the Actor
AEA Contracts & Riders
AEA Hazardous Duties Contracts
LORT Rulebook
AEA Other
This topic is done. If anyone wants me I'll be outside having a smoke.
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Tools of the Trade / Re: latest toys...
« on: Mar 03, 2007, 12:20 am »
I could never find a bite-lite like Go's when I needed one. I'm going to bother the heck out of Office Max till I find one.
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SMNetwork Archives / Re: Printers
« on: Mar 02, 2007, 12:24 am »
I'm waiting on the new Kodak printers to come out. They say the ink cartridges will be cheaper. The thinking is the cheaper the ink, the more you you will print out. I think it would be a great work printer.
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Tools of the Trade / Re: Condom reference??
« on: Mar 01, 2007, 11:55 pm »
It's funny that Mac Calder mentioned it as an intern job. I'm in Philly doing an internship show. It's funny walking into a Riteaid.
"Could you point to the med tape?'
"and the baby oil?"
"and elec tape?"
"and is the 12 pack the largest you have?"
"Oh, ok."
" you know what? Where are the sandwich bags?"
Also, condoms are quick, but sandwich bags do a better job. On packs. That is. Condoms are great when you have to swap out batteries or the pack during the show.
"Could you point to the med tape?'
"and the baby oil?"
"and elec tape?"
"and is the 12 pack the largest you have?"
"Oh, ok."
" you know what? Where are the sandwich bags?"
Also, condoms are quick, but sandwich bags do a better job. On packs. That is. Condoms are great when you have to swap out batteries or the pack during the show.
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SMNetwork Archives / Re: A Great Site
« on: Mar 01, 2007, 11:40 pm »
I've died and gone to heaven.
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Microphone list
« on: Mar 01, 2007, 11:20 pm »
Thank God for presets.
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: CANCELLED...?
« on: Mar 01, 2007, 11:19 pm »
If you're a student, there probably isn't much you can do anyway. Dunno. Pessimistic, i know. I want to see what others say.
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Tools of the Trade / Re: latest toys...
« on: Mar 01, 2007, 11:12 pm »
Latest toy is the three watt LED MINI MAGLITE. Looks like the old one, but still takes 2AAs but is a bit longer than the regular one- so it doesn't fit in my NITE IZE leatherman/mag beltclip. It's pretty bright though, I would suggest it. ~$22 Home Depot.
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SMNetwork Archives / Re: Screwdriver Recommendation
« on: Mar 01, 2007, 11:05 pm »
I use a Klien tools 10in1. It's not insulated, but it reminds me to be careful and to make sure the line is dead. I can't think of a time when I had to work on anything live.
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