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Employment / What is really required?

« on: Mar 22, 2005, 04:57 pm »

Hey there everyone.... I am letting you in on a little bit about me with this post.  I have to do so to get the advice I need.  I am 30 yrs young.  I do not have a degree in theatre.  I do not have a masters.  I have sm'd 2 entire seasons in community theatre in Louisiana.  My resume is pretty extensive with well known shows, but I am wondering what people in non-equity theatres around the country are looking for when they hire an unknown sm.  If I tried to move to another city (chicago, la, florida, new york,etc) would i even be given a chance?  I know I wont know until I try, but should I get more experience, more education or what under my belt before I attempt it?  I absolutely love to stage manage.  Only the people on this site understand that.  It really is almost an addiction.  I have never been paid and wonder if I would enjoy it as much if I did.  Anyway,  any response would be great!

thanks!

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

« on: Mar 08, 2005, 10:20 am »

What kind of food or meals do you guys tote around to rehearsals?  I find myself spending way too much money on fast food junk.  I don't need anything exceptionally healthy, but fast food gets old!  Any ideas?  (I do have access to a fridge and microwave)

thanks!

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / PEOPLE: Actors who direct....

« on: Mar 01, 2005, 11:53 am »

I am in production for Forever Plaid.  I am about to pull my hair out bc instead of one choreographer, we have 5!  Instead of one music director, we have 5!  Instead of one director, we have 5!  The guys who are in this show do nothing but give notes to each other all night.  It drives everyone crazy.  How can I tactfully put an end to this.  We are a couple of weeks away from tech, but we will be miserable if this keeps up.

thanks!

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / COMMUNICATION: Rehearsal/Performance Reports

« on: Jan 18, 2005, 02:01 pm »

Has anyone ever had a blank rehearsal report?  I am working on Proof right now and I have had blank RR for the past week.  This has never happened to me in the past!  What information do you provide your director/production team on your reports?  

thanks!

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / PEOPLE: Working with a new Director

« on: Jan 06, 2005, 01:36 pm »

What is your process for getting to know a new director?  Are there certain questions you ask before rehearsals begin to make sure you are running the kind of rehearsals that are most productive for them? I am usually able to read people pretty well, but I am having a  hard time right now with this one!

thanks!