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Employment / Honest Opinion: Can I Make This Happen?
« on: Jul 10, 2011, 11:10 am »
Hi everyone! I've been reading these boards for a while, but just joined today! I'm currently a student, but since my question is most directly related to employment, I thought I should post it here.
Basically, I'm wondering if you think I've got a shot at a career, given my background, and if not, what do I have to change? So, here goes:
I came to SM later than some, starting this past year as a freshman in college. However, I quickly made a name for myself, and stage managed two very challenging productions, both with long rehearsal periods and large companies, and one smaller, site-specific piece. I got many offers for the next academic year, and am currently planning to SM two plays, a very technically-complicated concert, and a large-scale dance performance. In addition to SMing, I do some production management work and direct, and also take on some tech jobs like board-operating. Over summers, I have interned (and continue to do so) in professional theatres in NYC in producing/administration/ASM-type roles.
BUT, my school is a liberal arts college, and I'm going to get a theatre degree, not a stage management one. Will this prevent me from being able to have a career in SM?
I really do want your honest opinions, everyone! And if this is the wrong board for this, then feel free to move it to the appropriate spot.
Basically, I'm wondering if you think I've got a shot at a career, given my background, and if not, what do I have to change? So, here goes:
I came to SM later than some, starting this past year as a freshman in college. However, I quickly made a name for myself, and stage managed two very challenging productions, both with long rehearsal periods and large companies, and one smaller, site-specific piece. I got many offers for the next academic year, and am currently planning to SM two plays, a very technically-complicated concert, and a large-scale dance performance. In addition to SMing, I do some production management work and direct, and also take on some tech jobs like board-operating. Over summers, I have interned (and continue to do so) in professional theatres in NYC in producing/administration/ASM-type roles.
BUT, my school is a liberal arts college, and I'm going to get a theatre degree, not a stage management one. Will this prevent me from being able to have a career in SM?
I really do want your honest opinions, everyone! And if this is the wrong board for this, then feel free to move it to the appropriate spot.