ASMS: Duties of the ASM (Meta-thread)

[chrrl]

I totally agree with EFMcMullen - as I am in the same position.  I often do smaller shows, but my ASM is invaluable.  In addition to the tracking and the helping with rehearsal room set-up, she keeps me sane during otherwise hectic or boring moments in rehearsal.  If there really isn't much to do I would consider splitting your ASM's time between reherasal and other departments.  That way they can learn the show, help you out in rehearsal, you can practice delegating, and the other departments can also get a labor boost.