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SMNetwork Archives / No, really they said this..
« on: May 22, 2006, 01:56 pm »
Maybe I am crazy but- I am happy to have people come out to the theatre. Any & all theatre. At any time.
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / independent show/problems with director
« on: Apr 17, 2006, 01:50 pm »
In your position with a show running, finals coming up & papers due-
I would set firm boundries for my participation in the project.
They need you to get the show up. They need to respect you and provide the tools you need (like a script!). Oftentimes, actors/directors & producers do not understand or appreciate how completely a SM must understand a show to do their job (and the amount of time needed to do that). Explain the situation; be firm and be professional in your requests.
If they cannot honor your requests- regretfully withdraw from the project.
I would set firm boundries for my participation in the project.
They need you to get the show up. They need to respect you and provide the tools you need (like a script!). Oftentimes, actors/directors & producers do not understand or appreciate how completely a SM must understand a show to do their job (and the amount of time needed to do that). Explain the situation; be firm and be professional in your requests.
If they cannot honor your requests- regretfully withdraw from the project.
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / New Stage Manager
« on: Apr 05, 2006, 01:31 pm »
Welcome to the dark side- I got my start working with an experienced SM.
She recommended to me and I recommend to you -reading and using as a reference either "Stage Management" written by Lawrence Stern (this is the bible) or "The Backstage Guide to Stage Management" written by Thomas Kelly.
I also like "Stage Management & Theatre Etiquette" written by Linda Apperson. From these sources you can develop your own systems.
Break a leg- remember- the most important skill is listening and the most important words are please & thank you!
She recommended to me and I recommend to you -reading and using as a reference either "Stage Management" written by Lawrence Stern (this is the bible) or "The Backstage Guide to Stage Management" written by Thomas Kelly.
I also like "Stage Management & Theatre Etiquette" written by Linda Apperson. From these sources you can develop your own systems.
Break a leg- remember- the most important skill is listening and the most important words are please & thank you!
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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Calling for Lines
« on: Mar 20, 2006, 01:39 pm »
I always tell my casts they MUST call for the line- otherwise I will not respond. Then I don't. I also don't let anyone else respond either! I accomplish that by gently & with a smile (the most potent of SM weapons)- remind whomever is "helping" that 'hey- that's my job' : >
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