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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: The Most Qs Ever

« on: Sep 29, 2007, 08:30 am »

  I called a "Holy Spam" which is 7 pages of straight text. It had 80 cues (sound, lights, projection). It does not see so bad looking back at it and hearing other peoples stories. The fun part was I did not have a good idea when call some cues that were after short blue outs and some of them were three sets of cues each a line apart.. Also it was my first time SMing after being an ASM once.

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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: The Ultimate Decision

« on: Sep 09, 2007, 01:27 pm »

I started as an actor in high school. Then in college I had to do a series of course and a small project for humanities credit; I decided theatre would be a good choice. So audition for one show in college and did not make it. I still wanted to help out and get credit, I ended up being the house manager. However, during rehearsals the SM found out that the ASM was not doing a good, and I was ask to replace the ASM. From there I continued to work as ASM, SM, or Run crew chief. At one point I tried acting again, but I could not stand sitting around while there was work to be done. So here I am about to start SMing my second show in a couple of weeks.

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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: How do I audition for SM at a college?

« on: Apr 25, 2007, 02:49 pm »

It depends of how theatre works at your college. At my school theatre is mostly extracurricular activity run by Masque (club), however you can get some credit from it. After working on several shows and making a good name for myself I just requested the job and did not go through any sort of formal interview. I have also just been asked to SM shows with out asking if I could.

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Stage Management: Other / Re: Award Show

« on: Apr 23, 2007, 04:50 pm »

I don't know how much effort you can/want to put into this, or what supplies you have access to so here are some of my thoughts.
 

•   If you have some areas that are full of equipment, supplies, ect... you can use the pipe and drape in front of them to make much less distracting.
• You could also use some dropcas or flats to section off unused areas to create a smaller space.
• If you have some plats or staging, it would help could help to elevate the speaking area some.
• You can put some niceties into the bathrooms, such as potpourri, lotion, soap bars ..
• Cover your tables with tablecloths
• use some music to help create an atmosphere

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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Tech Advice

« on: Apr 23, 2007, 09:57 am »

   Remember the audience has not seen the show as much as you have, are not as likely to notice any mistakes as you are. So don't kill yourself over small things, but also try not to repeat them.

   I have also found that staying calm, making sure you are hydrated and well feed, and getting some sleep all help keep me from getting frustrated. Which in turn leads to me doing a better job on a show.
 
   Also know how much you can lean on your crew when things go wrong. They are there to help you, so know what they can do.

Good luck, and have fun.

 I just realized your show was a couple months ago I hope you enjoyed it.