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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: I'm looking for advice
« on: Oct 20, 2006, 05:23 pm »Congratulations on receiving the stage management position. I stage managed all four years in high school, and I continue to stage manage in college. In the past I have had actors who had the recurring problem of showing up late, or not going to rehearsals at all. One thing that helps as a stage manager is to keep records. Every time someone is late or absent make a note of it. Fortunately for me, my directors have always valued my opinions on what to due in these cases. Most of my past directors have been willing to cut actors who were not present for rehearsal. If you wait to rehearse, and keep present actors late until all have arrived, actors will keep each other in check. Emphasize the point that every minute wasted is wasted time for the whole team, not just the late actor. If your director is truly “wonderful on all accounts” they will support you. I suggest a private meeting with your director to talk about the musical director and cast members who do not show up. This is where records help. Good luck.