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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: TECH: Runsheets (keeping them updated)

« on: Feb 26, 2012, 02:11 pm »

Like a few others have said, I find that daily updated run sheets are more confusing than helpful. I leave lots of extra space on my initial sheet - I always have a "NOTES" column, leave 1 or 2 blank rows between cues, and leave room in margins - so that the crew and I can notate as we go.

I'm also a fan of being in the audience within leaping distance of the stage as an ASM during tech unless I have a cue or need to talk thru something- gives me a chance to visualize (maybe not the right word...) how backstage needs to flow. I'll keep my computer and/or notebook near me so when we're held up on a cue I can make notes for myself and start an updated run sheet, which cuts down on work outside of rehearsal.

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The Hardline / Re: Possibilities of SM / ASM staying on if show get picked up?

« on: Dec 21, 2011, 11:02 pm »

Thanks for your response - It's still a hypothetical situation, but never hurts to look to the future, right? I'm the ASM.

Regarding your bullet points:

1) Yes - Future rights are included in the Mini contract I signed.
2) Yep - He appreciates that I'm just about as anal as he is.
3) Fairly certain I can say "Yes" to this - I've worked for this company a few times.
4) Yep.

I'm extremely happy as ASM for this show - terrific cast and show. If it does move, i'd like nothing better than to have the opportunity to stay ASM and get the chance to work in a bigger house than I have before and under, hopefully, a PSM that can show me the ropes of working in a larger venue and on a OB/Production contract - Don't think I'm quite ready to handle PSMing something that big yet - I'm fairly confident I could make it happen, just not as smoothly as I or the company would like.

The 67(J) rule is just for PSM on production contract, right? Sounds like it...If Guest Artist Contracts count, i'd qualify.

Thanks again for your response - Perhaps i'll be updating this thread with news in the future!

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The Hardline / Possibilities of SM / ASM staying on if show get picked up?

« on: Dec 20, 2011, 04:11 pm »

Hypothetical question:
If you are the SM or ASM on a show (AEA Mini contract) and the show gets moved to Off - Broadway or Broadway, what are the chances the SM / ASM will be able to stay with the show? I've read Rule 67(J) in the Production Rulebook, not sure if I qualify since many of my weeks have been worked under the Guest Artist Contract (references Off-Bway rules).

Anyone have any experience with this situation?