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The Green Room / Re: Things You'll Never Hear a Stage Manager Say

« on: Dec 11, 2006, 12:50 am »

Perhaps it's me being kinda new to the real / professional side of SMing, but why would a SM never say "Thanks, but I don't drink"?

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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Musicals Vs. Straight Plays

« on: Nov 29, 2006, 05:49 pm »

I'm going to be ASMing a musical that's in pre-production right now and will be going into rehearsals in January. The play is Cabaret and I can't read music, but the other ASM can and I'm fairly sure that the SM can as well. I haven't heard anything about an orchestra or orchestra pit yet, but perhaps I've missed the talks about it, or something. Broad question, but has anyone ever worked on that show before, or have any other advice to add for me or ESM_John?

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: Warm-up/ Games

« on: Nov 29, 2006, 05:40 pm »

I've never used vocal warm ups as an ASM or SM, but that sounds like a great idea! I'll try that for my next show. In high school our company played games on a daily basis for one specific play because of the director's style, and the company was starting to dislike itself. I participated in those games, and throughout the ones we did in high school, but at college we've never done any kind of games - the actors just do their vocal warm ups when they're ready to do them, and that's it.

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College and Graduate Studies / Re: Little help please... (Seeking College Recommendations)

« on: Nov 27, 2006, 10:05 pm »

If you're thinking about Wisconsin, I recommend the University of Wisconsin Parkside. They limit the number of people who can major in theater arts, so they can keep track of everyone much more effectively. Since the program isn't super-advanced, it also allows you the chance to take "breath of knowledge" classes and get your math, your English, and whatever else you need, in addition to the theater related classes. Even if you declare a concentration, you are encouraged to experience all sides to theater. I've Assistant Stage Managed one show, I'm Assistant Stage Managing one more, and then Assistant Sound designing a third. It's possible to get involved in all areas, and everyone is really close, and we all try to support each other as best we can. Let me know if you're interested, and best of luck with your decision!