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SMNetwork Archives / Re: Lent?

« on: Feb 20, 2007, 10:09 am »

I have decided to give up school.....I wish Im a senior in hs and my parentss...and the director of our musical (that im SMing for) would KILL ME!!!!!!!! But seriously, I think Im going to give up some tv, Im never home to watch it during the week anyways.

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: Flying Carpet...

« on: Feb 18, 2007, 12:26 pm »

I was set designer for "Aladdin Jr." last summer and for our magic carpet we had this cart- thing. The janitors used it to move heavy stuff. It was basically a metal 4x5 platofrm on wheels with a metal handle to steer. We had the Carpet literally wear a carpet and she pushed the cart on and layed on it and Jasmine and Aladdin sat on teh edges of her costume (not her!) and sang their song and Genie rolled them around. Also, we had little girls doing choreography with tool so we tied some to the handle so when the cart moved it blended with the dance.

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: Dressing For The Part?

« on: Feb 18, 2007, 12:19 pm »

I'm a student SM- high school- so I have 6 hours of school before rehearsal. Should I still try and dress nicer during hte rehearsal period? Im planning on dress pants and dressier black tops for the actual performances- but what about eh rest of the time? Would black track pants be ok just for tech week when we're there till at least midnight adn Im just in the light box?

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The Green Room / Re: Food, Tech Dinners, etc (Merged Topics)

« on: Feb 17, 2007, 09:23 pm »

As a student SM, I dont ahve access to a fridge or a microwave. My tech week diet consists of Starbucks in the morning, pizza/ salad at lunch (if i have time), and pretzels and vitamin water for dinner.

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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Book and Tabs

« on: Feb 17, 2007, 08:37 pm »

I have:
-Act 1
-Act 2
-Songs
-Notes
-Contact Info
-Calendars
-Tech Set
-Tech Props
-Tech costumes
-Tech Hair and Make up
-Tech LIghts
- Tech Sound
-Publicity

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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: The Ultimate Decision

« on: Feb 17, 2007, 08:32 pm »

I started out acting. The musical fell during soccer season, so I just did tech. And then I did tech for a Boys and Girls Club show over the summer. And acted again for the fall play. I planned on doing the musical, so I wanted to skip the One Acts which are in between. After missing the theater by the end of the week, I signed up for tech and the Production Manager asked me if I wanted to SM. Well, I got roped into a cast just before the show. My plans to do the musical didnt work out because of a knee injury so I asked the director if I could SM, and she created the position for me. I just like the organization and coordinating of it all.

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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Calling/teching your first show, your experiences.

« on: Feb 17, 2007, 08:19 pm »

Well my very first time as stage manager, I didnt make it to the performance as a SM. About two weeks before the show, the Production Manager pulled me aside asked me to assume a lead role after the actress quit. So I am now in my second first time calling a show lol. we're are still rehearsing so hopefully this time i'll get to make it to the show as a SM!

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College and Graduate Studies / Re: College Stage Management Guide

« on: Feb 17, 2007, 08:14 pm »

I'm a senior and high school and I'm stage managing our musical this year, but i might be able to help you. My teacher gave me part of Bradley University's info packet/ guide. It gives a general description of the job, details about preparation for rehearsals, before rehearsals, at the beginning, during, end of rehearsals, and after; safety and security (building securoty guidelines, accidents, fire, evacuation of the building,tornado and storm warnings).