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Messages - jcarey

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Yeah... I'd say All of the above. Or at least a combination of them.
Hard work gets you a good name, but have a large network of people you know helps get your name out there. Sometimes you get a lucky break and the show you worked on becomes a big Broadway success; and I'm sure if you stay at it long enough it'll all happen.

EDIT:
On a second look, I think it also depends on what you mean by "making it".
Does "making it" mean being on Broadway? Getting your name on a program? Just getting by? Making a living? Getting wealthy? Keeping a lasting job? Keep getting various jobs?
I think it could mean different things for different people and therein it may be a different combination of those factors. (But I definitely agree that its a combo)

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I would say to base it off of where your career is now. If you keep getting work and are not being hindered by the lack of a degree, then go I wouldn't see any need for it.
However, if you are being turned down and cannot move up past internships because of not having a degree then maybe it is the right choice. You will always have the connections and networking you made in this time, even if you take time to get a degree.

It sounds like you did just the right thing by continuing to move yourself forward.

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College and Graduate Studies / Re: Tech Vocabulary for Students
« on: Oct 31, 2013, 09:35 am »
What are the students doing during tech? What does the set involve? Are they are com, radio, or some other communication channel?

I'd start at the most basic level (stage directions, areas of the stage, etc) and work your way up. If you have a cyc or scrim, definitely point those out. I'd say tailor what you want them to know based on what they will be working with.

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Personally, I like giving the cast a basic schedule of when rehearsals will be. I feel that if I give them a detailed schedule off the bat that I have less freedom of changing it. I send Daily Calls nightly and people will know when they need to be that day when they wake up in the morning.
If parents need more notice I would recommend that they plan to be there at the start of rehearsal until told otherwise by the daily call.
Ultimately, it is easier to cancel a schedule than to add something on.

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Employment / Re: "To Whom It May Concern"
« on: Sep 01, 2013, 05:58 pm »
My rule is usually to address it to the person you are e-mailing it to. My thinking is that they are sending the resumes to that person for a reason, so they will be the first to read it.
If the e-mail is a departmental e-mail I will either address it to "Whom it may concern" or do some research and find the name of the Production Manager. I like to make the impression that I have done a little research and try to connect on a personal level by using names.

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The Green Room / Re: What People Think We Do
« on: Jun 26, 2013, 11:02 pm »
They did "Stuff People At A Shakespeare Festival Say" last year, yes. That was actually the video that put the company on my radar and ultimately why I applied. It's a great SM internship and I've learned a lot in the month I've been here.

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The Green Room / What People Think We Do
« on: Jun 26, 2013, 08:39 pm »
Hey All,
Currently working at Great River Shakespeare Festival in Winona, MN. The company has a video division that tries to put out a new video every week. This has been going on now for a couple years and I thought you may like to see some.

Here is our latest one, check out the others via the YouTub channel and subscribe if you like them! More importantly, share them with your other theatre friends!


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My school recently did a show that would have usually involved a lot of smoking, but instead the director changed all references to smoking into drinking coffee instead. Not sure where exactly the idea originated, but I thought it was interesting.

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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Learning Lighting
« on: Apr 30, 2013, 06:34 pm »
hbelden gives good advice. I would say pay specific attention to the focus. As a stage manager it can come down to us to re-focus a touring show, so knowing the terminology and how to effectively lead a show focus is great to know.

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: Flying actors
« on: Apr 30, 2013, 06:32 pm »
This is fun to see. My college professor was the SM for Tarzan on Broadway and as part of our class we study some of his paperwork, including his calling script for the opening sequence. I can't really give any pointers from experience, but what I would say that is that is very important to know your contingency plans should (when) something goes wrong. There are many things that can go wrong when flying anything and as a stage manager it is our most important job to make sure everything is done safely and nobody gets hurt. So, that is my advice in this situation. Have your checks and balances and have a (or several) contingency plans.

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College and Graduate Studies / Re: Millikin?
« on: Mar 19, 2013, 11:42 am »
I always give a strong recommendation for the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, where I am currently in the BFA Stage Management program. However, I have heard good things about Iowa, my high school theatre teacher went there. Never heard of Millikin, though.

I think the most important thing about a college education in our industry is what connections it can get you at the end. Yes, the content of the curriculum and what hard skills you learn is the most present, but I think for getting into the industry the connections are very important.

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Check out Barkley Kalpak Agency at www(dot)bka(dot)net
They are a special events planning agency and I know they have internships.

Good Luck.

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Employment / Re: Pictures
« on: Dec 25, 2012, 12:34 pm »
Yes, jcarey, and I am EXTREMELY SENSITIVE ABOUT IT.

Duly noted. My apologies.

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Employment / Re: Pictures
« on: Dec 24, 2012, 05:38 pm »
LCSM -

I look exactly like my current icon . . .

Your nose is a different color than the rest of your face?

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Might I take a second for a shameless plug and recommend the BFA Stage Management department at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts?
Great public arts conservatory dedicated to both stage and screen. A comprehensive curriculum that gives experience in stage managing dramas, musicals, operas, dance, and special events. Opportunities available in film. Our faculty members are all working professionals that have seen a lot of the industry and are dedicated to giving students the most hands on experience they can offer. It is truly a great place to learn and hone skills. Also, this school sets you up to move straight into a career almost anywhere you want to be. We have industry professionals on campus quite often giving master classes, workshops, and interviews. the connections you can get after being here are amazing. I am a sophomore in the program and highly recommend it.
Feel free to PM me with any questions and check out www.uncsa.edu

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