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The Green Room / Re: Best one-liner from a performance report
« on: Feb 06, 2011, 02:49 pm »
Actor needs to shave. The director would like to see his face.
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Bad Behavior?
« on: Nov 17, 2010, 11:03 am »
Thank you everyone for your advice. I guess I'm fairly lucky in that I keep a log, so everything is already documented. 
I appreciate all the support and intend to mention it to my faculty adviser later this week. Hopefully, all will be resolved with the least amount of trouble and hassle.
I appreciate all the support and intend to mention it to my faculty adviser later this week. Hopefully, all will be resolved with the least amount of trouble and hassle.
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Bad Behavior?
« on: Nov 14, 2010, 07:29 pm »
I've been having some difficulty with a particular actor during the show I'm working on at the moment. He's always been difficult to work with - arguing, whining, tardiness, etc. However, recently it was discovered that he's been bullying a fellow cast member while in scene (They quietly converse among themselves while dialogue goes on elsewhere.). His tardies are becoming increasingly frequent as are his minor tantrums; the tantrums are also progressing in scale. The other day, when given a ten until places call, he gestured for me to "suck it."
When the bullying was discovered, I went to a faculty member to figure out how to handle it. He handled it himself and the bullying has stopped as far as I know.
However, I'm not sure how to deal with an actor who is continually mocking policy and myself. The crude gesture blew my mind and I'm not entirely sure how to handle it.
I'm considering letting the faculty know that if given the option, I would rather not work with this particular student again, though I know that ultimately at the end of the day I have no say. Would this be a major overstepping of boundaries?
HELP!
When the bullying was discovered, I went to a faculty member to figure out how to handle it. He handled it himself and the bullying has stopped as far as I know.
However, I'm not sure how to deal with an actor who is continually mocking policy and myself. The crude gesture blew my mind and I'm not entirely sure how to handle it.
I'm considering letting the faculty know that if given the option, I would rather not work with this particular student again, though I know that ultimately at the end of the day I have no say. Would this be a major overstepping of boundaries?
HELP!
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College and Graduate Studies / Re: USITT Conference
« on: Nov 14, 2010, 02:16 am »
I went last year and it was a blast! There are seminars about stage management. I also met a lot of cool people, one of which introduced me to the man who wound up employing me over the summer, based off what he saw at USITT and heard from the mutual friend. It's not dire that you go, but if you can afford it, it's beneficial.
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The Green Room / Re: Funny definitions
« on: Nov 14, 2010, 01:48 am »
Reality panic: Euphoric, manic phase spurred by condensing grocery shopping, laundry, and all other domestic chores into Monday.
Reality panic terrifies my parents and close friends.
Post Merge: Nov 14, 2010, 01:59 am
Supply Euphoria- the excitement you get from stepping into an office supply shop.
My best friend thinks I'm nuts. I have her take my wallet if we've a specific reason to be there.
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The Green Room / Re: SM Hobbies
« on: Nov 14, 2010, 01:39 am »
I took up knitting after a conversation with my adviser earlier in the semester after a conversation about burnout during a stage management class.
Me: So... how do I prevent burnout?
Adviser: Take up a hobby. You can't do theatre all the time.
Me: But all it's all I've got.
Adviser: Take up knitting then.
He was being sarcastic, but he's getting a scarf for Christmas.
I'm a big collector/research nut. The design classes on campus require us to keep morgues relating to them during the class. Well, I decided I love adding to my morgue. I've got a three inch binder for each one I've taken and they're still growing.
Me: So... how do I prevent burnout?
Adviser: Take up a hobby. You can't do theatre all the time.
Me: But all it's all I've got.
Adviser: Take up knitting then.
He was being sarcastic, but he's getting a scarf for Christmas.
I'm a big collector/research nut. The design classes on campus require us to keep morgues relating to them during the class. Well, I decided I love adding to my morgue. I've got a three inch binder for each one I've taken and they're still growing.
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The Green Room / Re: Best one-liner from a performance report
« on: Nov 04, 2010, 10:34 pm »
Props:
"May we please have some silverware? Bo was the only one raised in a barn."
"May we please have some silverware? Bo was the only one raised in a barn."
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The Green Room / Re: Best one-liner from a performance report
« on: Nov 03, 2010, 11:28 am »
(Background: As a college department, we don't have many "aged" looking women. In an attempt to age a 20 year-old actress into a woman in her late-forties, she wears padding to appear heavier. Working in a college department, we also deal with 18 year-old boys. After some teasing and worry over upset feelings, the following was decided.)
"The plumping suit is now referred to as a "life suit," because it is the result of life."
"The plumping suit is now referred to as a "life suit," because it is the result of life."
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Portfolio?
« on: Nov 03, 2010, 11:22 am »
Thank you everyone for you feedback and advice! I'm much obliged!
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Portfolio?
« on: Sep 10, 2010, 01:20 pm »
My university requires all seniors, regardless of theatrical focus, to create a portfolio page. It got me thinking about a stage managing portfolio. I've never seen one, but want to attempt to create one. Any suggestions?
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The Green Room / Re: BEST ADVICE YOU CAN GIVE
« on: Sep 10, 2010, 01:17 pm »
There was a really rough patch I hit last February while working on a show with multiple directors, actors forced to do crew, and designers designing outside of their forte. (Gotta LOVE senior projects.) To put it mildly, I was MISERABLE.
Best Advice Ever? No show lasts forever.
It made the last month pass quicker.
Best Advice Ever? No show lasts forever.
It made the last month pass quicker.
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The Green Room / Re: show us your booth!
« on: Jul 10, 2010, 11:08 am »I've always wanted a treadmill to walk on while I called, actually... I'll take photos of my booth next week when I move into it.
That would be genius! I wouldn't have to find time to go to the gym!
I'm another who must stand or sit on the counter. When they built our booth, they built it awkwardly. No chair is tall enough to see out the window.
Post Merge: Jul 10, 2010, 11:09 am
Oh Matt, the call script in the Jello brought me physical pain!
I cringed. And if I were in your shoes, I may have cried.
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The Green Room / Re: Are there any AEA SM moms?
« on: Jul 10, 2010, 11:05 am »
I'm glad I'm not the only person who has had this concern (though I still have a while to go until I have kids). It's a also a huge relief to see that it is possible, even if it's not easy.
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Stage Management: Other / Re: Transitioning from theatre to opera
« on: Jul 09, 2010, 05:57 pm »
Thank you so much for sharing! Opera is where I ultimately want to wind up and you've given me a lot of insight!
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The Green Room / Re: The Stage Manager's Nightmare
« on: Jul 09, 2010, 05:37 pm »
I have a lot of weird dreams and nightmares, especially about shows. I'm usually really good about keeping my worries under control, until my head hits the pillow.
I just recently closed "Much Ado About Nothing" and had the weirdest dream the night before opening.
It was opening night. I get there and I cannot find our MASSIVE two-story set. I ask the scenic designer where it is and he has moved it to the other spaces (about ten yards from where we are to there, through two one-story loading dock doors) and that I have to move it back alone. So, I’m freaking out, because I can’t figure out how. Somehow, I did it.
So, we are getting ready for the show and Borachio has cat ears. I told him to take them off, because the director would kill me. And he said, no, they were for another show and he wore real cat ears on stage. Then another actor told me he was quitting. I told him he couldn’t quit and after all there were only six more shows. And he said that he was going to do another one-man showcase, because he was tired of Much Ado. However, he went on stage, so I’m assuming he didn’t quit.
The show starts and suddenly there is an orangey-red glow everywhere. When I finally figure out what it is, the entire building is on fire, but I’m the only one who is worried/freaked out. The show goes on. Suddenly, (and I was semi-conscious at this part) everything is pitch black and I’m upset because I cannot find my light op. I don’t know how to work the light board and the show is going on in complete darkness.(then I think I fell into a deeper sleep)
Eventually, the lights come back on and I notice that the fountain onstage is gushing water (keep in mind it’s only a shallow pull with half an inch of water in it normally), flooding the stage and the studio theatre. So, I have Margaret, Balthazar, Lady 1, and Lady 2 take rags and try to mop it up while in character so the show can go on, but the water keeps coming. The actors aren’t getting wet, but there is SO much water. My ASM disappeared and I couldn’t find him, but he was there somewhere. Then, our house manager was suddenly flying on stage trying to act while in street clothes and I’m freaking out, because I have NO IDEA what the hell is going on. The lights dim for a cue, but the aisle lights are on and I keep calling for them to be turned off, but they won’t shut off. We somehow survive the performance and flash forward to next week. I’m at portfolio reviews with Director and scenic designer (who are married), except they were one person.The Director is talking with the scenic designer’s voice. She tells me that I need to change my major, because I (and quote) “f***ing such” and can’t stage manage anymore.
I protest, I know I screwed up, but come on, look at what the show was like. And that I can do better. I have nothing else in my life. And she is like, “You need to leave. You don’t belong here.” And I ask her what the costume designer (another theatre professor and a great mentor of mine) thought and she was like “He’s not coming. He hates you so much that he’s not even coming to your portfolio review.”
Oh, and during this whole dream, I was hiding/being chased by my best friend and a stapler.
I woke up, crying, freaking the hell out. It was bad. I did NOT take ANYTHING. My roommate asked what aisle lights were because I kept calling out for the cue in my sleep.
I just recently closed "Much Ado About Nothing" and had the weirdest dream the night before opening.
It was opening night. I get there and I cannot find our MASSIVE two-story set. I ask the scenic designer where it is and he has moved it to the other spaces (about ten yards from where we are to there, through two one-story loading dock doors) and that I have to move it back alone. So, I’m freaking out, because I can’t figure out how. Somehow, I did it.
So, we are getting ready for the show and Borachio has cat ears. I told him to take them off, because the director would kill me. And he said, no, they were for another show and he wore real cat ears on stage. Then another actor told me he was quitting. I told him he couldn’t quit and after all there were only six more shows. And he said that he was going to do another one-man showcase, because he was tired of Much Ado. However, he went on stage, so I’m assuming he didn’t quit.
The show starts and suddenly there is an orangey-red glow everywhere. When I finally figure out what it is, the entire building is on fire, but I’m the only one who is worried/freaked out. The show goes on. Suddenly, (and I was semi-conscious at this part) everything is pitch black and I’m upset because I cannot find my light op. I don’t know how to work the light board and the show is going on in complete darkness.(then I think I fell into a deeper sleep)
Eventually, the lights come back on and I notice that the fountain onstage is gushing water (keep in mind it’s only a shallow pull with half an inch of water in it normally), flooding the stage and the studio theatre. So, I have Margaret, Balthazar, Lady 1, and Lady 2 take rags and try to mop it up while in character so the show can go on, but the water keeps coming. The actors aren’t getting wet, but there is SO much water. My ASM disappeared and I couldn’t find him, but he was there somewhere. Then, our house manager was suddenly flying on stage trying to act while in street clothes and I’m freaking out, because I have NO IDEA what the hell is going on. The lights dim for a cue, but the aisle lights are on and I keep calling for them to be turned off, but they won’t shut off. We somehow survive the performance and flash forward to next week. I’m at portfolio reviews with Director and scenic designer (who are married), except they were one person.The Director is talking with the scenic designer’s voice. She tells me that I need to change my major, because I (and quote) “f***ing such” and can’t stage manage anymore.
I protest, I know I screwed up, but come on, look at what the show was like. And that I can do better. I have nothing else in my life. And she is like, “You need to leave. You don’t belong here.” And I ask her what the costume designer (another theatre professor and a great mentor of mine) thought and she was like “He’s not coming. He hates you so much that he’s not even coming to your portfolio review.”
Oh, and during this whole dream, I was hiding/being chased by my best friend and a stapler.
I woke up, crying, freaking the hell out. It was bad. I did NOT take ANYTHING. My roommate asked what aisle lights were because I kept calling out for the cue in my sleep.
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