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Tools of the Trade / Re: Making prop red wine
« on: Jan 25, 2011, 12:14 pm »
Almost anything with red dye is going to stain. Why not go with "white" wine.
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Tools of the Trade / Re: Binder Spines - I need your feedback!
« on: Nov 12, 2007, 12:56 pm »
I use a pair of tweezers to remove the paper strip. The pocket usually has enough give that it doesn't get stretched out if the strip is long enough so the end i near the opening.
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Tools of the Trade / Re: Line Note- POST ITS!
« on: Nov 12, 2007, 12:38 pm »
I was given a suggestion the other day I am going to try on my next show: Copy the script and put it into a looseleaf notebook with plastic page protectors (they would have to be the smooth shiny ones--usually cheaper) or one of those "Magnetic" photo albums with the plastic page covers. Then, using dry erase markers, simply highlight or underline the appropriate line and use a simple letter code (d for dropped, p for paraphrased, j for jumped, etc.) to indicate the problem. The actors are then responsible for looking at the "notes" script to see their notes. I'm thinking of using post-its with the actors/characters name on them to flag the pages so they don't have to go through page, by page. At the next reheasal, just erase mistakes they don't make, add new ones and leave repeated ones. I think this will work with a small cast, not sure about a larger one. If the cast were small enough, you could use a different color marker for each one. Has anyone ever tried this before?
I should point out that I am a volunteer stage manager in a small community theatre, and am required to be on book and do line notes, a nearly impossible task, no matter how good you are at multitasking. I am currently jotting notes in pencil in my script and then transcribing them, which means actors don't usually get notes until the next rehearsal.
I should point out that I am a volunteer stage manager in a small community theatre, and am required to be on book and do line notes, a nearly impossible task, no matter how good you are at multitasking. I am currently jotting notes in pencil in my script and then transcribing them, which means actors don't usually get notes until the next rehearsal.
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Tools of the Trade / Re: Stage Manager workstation/Desk
« on: Jan 07, 2007, 10:04 pm »
Amen to that (waiting for pictures). Sounds awsome
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Tools of the Trade / Stage Manager workstation/Desk
« on: Jan 05, 2007, 06:38 pm »
Anyone have plans or sources or the ideal SM backstage desk? The one at my theater gives me a back ache and is not conducive to organization.
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Tools of the Trade / Re: What goes inside a SM Kit?
« on: Jan 04, 2007, 02:43 pm »
In addition to the stuff usually listed, during rehearsals and shows, I take a wash cloth, get it wet and place it in a Ziploc plastic bag in our backstage freezer. Comes in very handy for minor bumps and bruises, and most recently when one of our actors strained her back during a performance. It works as well as the fancy store bought stuff, but is much cheaper.
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Tools of the Trade / Re: Kit Container
« on: Jan 04, 2007, 02:40 pm »
I am new to stage managing, in the small community theater setting. When I was told by experienced stage managers that I should have a kit, I started looking for an appropriate container.
I found a Spider brand tackle box, about the size of those portable files. The top is a lidded divided clear plastic container which has its own handle and can be removed from the main box. I use this for my first aid supplies. Inside the box proper were 4 divided, lidded clear plastic containers that stood on their sides. I use one for costume repair supplies and one for office supplies. I removed the remaining two boxes which left me space for my bigger items such as gaff tape, glue gun, vice grip, etc. The whole box has a shoulder strap and while it is a little heavy, is easily managed.
I found a Spider brand tackle box, about the size of those portable files. The top is a lidded divided clear plastic container which has its own handle and can be removed from the main box. I use this for my first aid supplies. Inside the box proper were 4 divided, lidded clear plastic containers that stood on their sides. I use one for costume repair supplies and one for office supplies. I removed the remaining two boxes which left me space for my bigger items such as gaff tape, glue gun, vice grip, etc. The whole box has a shoulder strap and while it is a little heavy, is easily managed.
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