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Self-Promotion / Re: Young Robin Hood
« on: Dec 04, 2012, 02:07 pm »
Congratulations!
I wish I was in the area, I LOVE stage combat!
I wish I was in the area, I LOVE stage combat!
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December Madness I: 2012 / Re: Community, Round 2: Flashlight vs. Duct Tape
« on: Dec 04, 2012, 02:04 pm »
I believe that Duct Tape is blasphemy!
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December Madness I: 2012 / Re: Regional, Round 2: Velcro vs. Headset
« on: Dec 04, 2012, 02:04 pm »
First vote! 
I am so for headset, it's ridiculous!
I am so for headset, it's ridiculous!
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The Green Room / Re: Inside the SM Office
« on: Nov 14, 2012, 09:27 pm »
This is cute!
1. What is your favorite word?
Silhouette.
2. What is your least favorite word?
I'll have to agree and say the "C" word.
3. What turns you on?
Happiness!
4. What turns you off?
Disrespect.
5. What sound do you love?
Laughter!
6. What sound do you hate?
The sound of chewing.
7. What is your favorite curse word?
F*ck. Even though I actually hate it.
8. What profession other than yours would you like to attempt?
I'm still in undergrad. But, if not SMing, then journalist, wedding planner, or technical director.
9. What profession would you not like to do?
One where I don't have direct contact with people. I love people! I couldn't do a strictly desk job.
10. If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates?
"The dog park is over there! Let's meet up for some milk later!" (God doesn't like coffee either.)
1. What is your favorite word?
Silhouette.
2. What is your least favorite word?
I'll have to agree and say the "C" word.
3. What turns you on?
Happiness!
4. What turns you off?
Disrespect.
5. What sound do you love?
Laughter!
6. What sound do you hate?
The sound of chewing.
7. What is your favorite curse word?
F*ck. Even though I actually hate it.
8. What profession other than yours would you like to attempt?
I'm still in undergrad. But, if not SMing, then journalist, wedding planner, or technical director.
9. What profession would you not like to do?
One where I don't have direct contact with people. I love people! I couldn't do a strictly desk job.
10. If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the pearly gates?
"The dog park is over there! Let's meet up for some milk later!" (God doesn't like coffee either.)
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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: ESCRIPTS: Post your requests for electronic scripts here!
« on: Jul 16, 2012, 04:00 pm »
Does anyone have "How I Learned to Drive" by Paula Vogel? I would be EXTREMELY appreciative!
Thank you SO much in advance!
Kaleigh
Thank you SO much in advance!
Kaleigh
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The Green Room / Re: 54 uses for Binder clips
« on: Jun 28, 2012, 04:36 pm »One time, my front-clasp bra split while I was working. Mini binder clip was the most useful thing in my purse, no joke.
I wish I had thought of that! I've had this happen more times than I'd like to admit.
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The Green Room / Re: 54 uses for Binder clips
« on: Jun 28, 2012, 03:28 pm »
I was really excited to post that I use mine for my cables and cords....but then I saw it was number 1 on their list. 
But, it really does come in handy. My outlet is under my bed, and my bed is high, so I used to drop my cell phone charger all the time. It was annoying until I used a binder clip to clip it to the side of my headboard.
Works like a charm!
But, it really does come in handy. My outlet is under my bed, and my bed is high, so I used to drop my cell phone charger all the time. It was annoying until I used a binder clip to clip it to the side of my headboard.
Works like a charm!
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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: Surprise Load In
« on: Jun 21, 2012, 09:19 am »
Thank you all for the advice!
As for the contract; I really should have. I see that now. This is my first non-educational gig and so I'm still trying to find my footing. One thing that made it awkward for me was that the director and I have been friends for a long time. We drove to Boston and back in a day (12 hours of driving) and we didn't turn the radio on at all because we were talking so much. So, I thought that I could trust him. I had no idea what I was getting into. I love him as a friend, but he is a nightmare professionally. Next time, there will be a contract, FOR SURE.
I have always been sensitive to what others thought. But, I've also known my worth. I think what made it so bad was that it was supposed to be an educational experience, and I didn't feel I was given the chance to learn or grow. I was told in my post mortem meeting with my mentor that they almost took me off the show completely, and gave me tech as my "last chance". I was really hurt by that, because, while I knew I wasn't doing a perfect job, I had NO idea that they thought I was doing so poorly. I had no chance to fix things while they were happening, because I didn't know what I was doing wrong.
I understand that I will meet directors, actors, and lots of other people who are going to try to tear me down, or are going to do it unwittingly....but I think that there are certain circumstances that call for different behavior. I am in college, and I'm trying to learn by doing. I can't teach myself everything, and I think it is/was unfair for them to treat me the way they did.
I hope I don't come off as whiny. I'm still sore about it.
I love stage managing, I love it with all my heart. I want to get better, I want to learn. And so, I thank you all for helping me and taking the time to talk about these things. I know that is what this board is for, but I appreciate it so much.
As for the contract; I really should have. I see that now. This is my first non-educational gig and so I'm still trying to find my footing. One thing that made it awkward for me was that the director and I have been friends for a long time. We drove to Boston and back in a day (12 hours of driving) and we didn't turn the radio on at all because we were talking so much. So, I thought that I could trust him. I had no idea what I was getting into. I love him as a friend, but he is a nightmare professionally. Next time, there will be a contract, FOR SURE.
I have always been sensitive to what others thought. But, I've also known my worth. I think what made it so bad was that it was supposed to be an educational experience, and I didn't feel I was given the chance to learn or grow. I was told in my post mortem meeting with my mentor that they almost took me off the show completely, and gave me tech as my "last chance". I was really hurt by that, because, while I knew I wasn't doing a perfect job, I had NO idea that they thought I was doing so poorly. I had no chance to fix things while they were happening, because I didn't know what I was doing wrong.
I understand that I will meet directors, actors, and lots of other people who are going to try to tear me down, or are going to do it unwittingly....but I think that there are certain circumstances that call for different behavior. I am in college, and I'm trying to learn by doing. I can't teach myself everything, and I think it is/was unfair for them to treat me the way they did.
I hope I don't come off as whiny. I'm still sore about it.
I love stage managing, I love it with all my heart. I want to get better, I want to learn. And so, I thank you all for helping me and taking the time to talk about these things. I know that is what this board is for, but I appreciate it so much.
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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: Surprise Load In
« on: Jun 20, 2012, 10:01 am »Is your schedule in writing? Do you have regular production meetings (say every other week) where things can be discussed in advance. You said you're the TD: Where is the SM in all this and why isn't s/he notifying all of changes? (Or do you wear both hats?)
I am the TD for the University, and the SM for the community theatre show. They aren't connected. (Except the show stored their set in my shop, which is why the designer came to my office.)
As the SM, I wasn't notified of the change until less than 20 minutes before rehearsal.
We have had no production meetings yet, but the schedule was passed out via email and a printed Google calender.
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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: Surprise Load In
« on: Jun 20, 2012, 09:06 am »
We actually had load-in already scheduled for July 14th. As far as I know, they don't usually do it under these type of circumstances. I guess it's just such a foreign idea to me. It just makes sense in my mind that we let the actors know ahead of time so they don't wear flip flops, etc (which most of them were). But, I can see what you mean.
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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / COMMUNICATION: Surprise Load In
« on: Jun 19, 2012, 10:22 am »
Yesterday, I had something sprung on me and I wanted to vent/discuss it.
My director for the community theatre outdoor show that I am working on is infamous for not giving information out. I had to ask almost 10 times for the final cast list....AFTER we started rehearsals.
I am the TD for the scene shop this summer at my university and so I was in my office about an hour before rehearsal. The set designer, who is one of my friends, came into my office and asked what the plan was for load in that night. I had no idea what she was talking about. As far as I was aware, we were running Act 2, scenes 1 and 2 as well as Acts 4 and 5, scene 1. She said that she had arranged with the director to have the cast help load the truck and bring it over to the park where the show will be and set it up. I was floored. He hadn't mentioned anything to me at all. I was sure the cast had no idea either.
So I called him and asked him what the deal was. Below is roughly our conversation..
Kaleigh; "So, we have load in tonight?"
Director; "No, not really. We're just going to all load the truck with the set, and then bring it over and set it up."
K; "Okay...well that's kind of a load in. I would have liked to know ahead of time, at least more than 20 minutes."
D; "It was last minute, and I couldn't call you when I got home. I thought we would just use whoever was called and it would be fine."
K; "I do like emails, and texts are fine too. It would have been nice to know at all so I could inform the cast; now they are unaware and might not wear appropriate shoes or clothing. Were you anticipating running scenes at all?"
D; "I figured setting the set up would take most of the time...and we would cut out early."
K; "Okay, well tonight is the only night we have Oberon. He's gone all week, remember?"
The scenic designer and I then sat down and figured out how she could take a couple people and we could still rehearse. We were able to...except the 2 actors who were sent to help the designer ended up stay 40 minutes past when the actors who were running scenes had to. (Spaces were 20 minutes apart)
There have been a LOT of problems with the director and information. Including my payment. He almost promised me a flat fee of $600 for doing this show, and it's been dropped to $150. He never talked to the board, I had to email the producer to ask about my payment.
I am sorry for writing so much, I guess I just want someone to tell me if I did alright. My last SM gig, my director basically tore at my confidence as a stage manager (and person), and I want to make sure that this is actually something I'll at least be able to try establishing a career in. Has anyone else had any experiences like this?
I was dumbfounded. I mean, it may be hard to do your job WELL, but it's really easy to just DO your job!
Any thoughts/comments/funny stories would be MUCH appreciated.
Edit to subject line-Rebbe
My director for the community theatre outdoor show that I am working on is infamous for not giving information out. I had to ask almost 10 times for the final cast list....AFTER we started rehearsals.
I am the TD for the scene shop this summer at my university and so I was in my office about an hour before rehearsal. The set designer, who is one of my friends, came into my office and asked what the plan was for load in that night. I had no idea what she was talking about. As far as I was aware, we were running Act 2, scenes 1 and 2 as well as Acts 4 and 5, scene 1. She said that she had arranged with the director to have the cast help load the truck and bring it over to the park where the show will be and set it up. I was floored. He hadn't mentioned anything to me at all. I was sure the cast had no idea either.
So I called him and asked him what the deal was. Below is roughly our conversation..
Kaleigh; "So, we have load in tonight?"
Director; "No, not really. We're just going to all load the truck with the set, and then bring it over and set it up."
K; "Okay...well that's kind of a load in. I would have liked to know ahead of time, at least more than 20 minutes."
D; "It was last minute, and I couldn't call you when I got home. I thought we would just use whoever was called and it would be fine."
K; "I do like emails, and texts are fine too. It would have been nice to know at all so I could inform the cast; now they are unaware and might not wear appropriate shoes or clothing. Were you anticipating running scenes at all?"
D; "I figured setting the set up would take most of the time...and we would cut out early."
K; "Okay, well tonight is the only night we have Oberon. He's gone all week, remember?"
The scenic designer and I then sat down and figured out how she could take a couple people and we could still rehearse. We were able to...except the 2 actors who were sent to help the designer ended up stay 40 minutes past when the actors who were running scenes had to. (Spaces were 20 minutes apart)
There have been a LOT of problems with the director and information. Including my payment. He almost promised me a flat fee of $600 for doing this show, and it's been dropped to $150. He never talked to the board, I had to email the producer to ask about my payment.
I am sorry for writing so much, I guess I just want someone to tell me if I did alright. My last SM gig, my director basically tore at my confidence as a stage manager (and person), and I want to make sure that this is actually something I'll at least be able to try establishing a career in. Has anyone else had any experiences like this?
I was dumbfounded. I mean, it may be hard to do your job WELL, but it's really easy to just DO your job!
Any thoughts/comments/funny stories would be MUCH appreciated.
Edit to subject line-Rebbe
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The Green Room / Re: Gifts and thankyou cards
« on: Jun 19, 2012, 09:53 am »
For my first show, The Bat, we had a smallish cast and crew. Roughly 15 people. I bought 2 dozen roses, wrote everyone a note on a ripped piece of paper, and tied it to the rose with tie line. (There was a scene where a rock is thrown in with a note tied to it.) I thought roses were better than rocks, hahah.
I asked my boss/TD/production manager/mentor what his thoughts on gifts were a couple months ago. He said that he hated them and thought it was the SM sucking up to the cast and that it was unnecessary. I was taken aback by this, as I think it is a sweet gesture of thanks. Has anyone else encountered opinions like that?
I asked my boss/TD/production manager/mentor what his thoughts on gifts were a couple months ago. He said that he hated them and thought it was the SM sucking up to the cast and that it was unnecessary. I was taken aback by this, as I think it is a sweet gesture of thanks. Has anyone else encountered opinions like that?
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