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Employment / Re: Websites
« on: Jun 18, 2009, 10:46 pm »
Don't put references numbers on the web without their permission.
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Employment / Re: One of the things I hate about the biz...
« on: Jun 18, 2009, 05:08 pm »
Put the cover letter in the e-mail.
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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: paycheck = percentage of the house?
« on: Jun 18, 2009, 04:25 pm »
For awhile, there was an equity waiver waiver contract that was $50.00 or a show, or your fair share of a certain percentage of the box office. So, I was guaranteed to make $50.00 a show.
I would try to negotiate a base salary.
I would try to negotiate a base salary.
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The Hardline / Re: Cancelling a performance
« on: Jun 17, 2009, 07:34 pm »
There is no clause on any contract I have worked on that would allow the SM and the Actors to choose to cancel a performance, unless, perhaps, there was a safety concern.
I would love the option to pick and chose when I go to work.
I would love the option to pick and chose when I go to work.
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The Hardline / Re: Overtime
« on: Jun 17, 2009, 12:35 pm »
I was on the phone with my biz rep about about another issue (If fight call can be 30 minutes long - the answer is yes by the way) - and some other things, and brought up this question.
He back-up'ed my origional thought that an hour is billed once at the highest rate it can be billed for, and then those hours are out of play. That if you go overtime one hour on Tuesday, that makes you go one hour over for the week - you either bill it as overtime for the day or the week, but not both - because once it is billed, it is considered paid, and thus out of play.
Now, re-reading the origional post, I think it's such an unique and a particular situation that the biz rep may have made a specific decision for that situation.
Which brings us back to checking with the biz rep if you have any questions.
He back-up'ed my origional thought that an hour is billed once at the highest rate it can be billed for, and then those hours are out of play. That if you go overtime one hour on Tuesday, that makes you go one hour over for the week - you either bill it as overtime for the day or the week, but not both - because once it is billed, it is considered paid, and thus out of play.
Now, re-reading the origional post, I think it's such an unique and a particular situation that the biz rep may have made a specific decision for that situation.
Which brings us back to checking with the biz rep if you have any questions.
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The Hardline / Re: Theatres That Have Closed--Can You Say "Emergency?"
« on: Jun 16, 2009, 06:09 pm »
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/130286-North_Shore_Music_Theatre_Is_Out_of_Business
North Shore Music Theatre Is Out of Business
By Andrew Gans
16 Jun 2009
North Shore Music Theatre, the not-for-profit theatre company based in Beverly, MA, has closed its doors after 55 years.
North Shore officials announced June 16 that the theatre has failed to raise the $2 million needed to launch a 2009 season. Although more than $500,000 in pledges have been made, time has run out to raise the balance.
Theatre board chairman David Fellows said in a statement, "In the last two months we have been able to make progress toward our fundraising goal, but sadly, this is not enough to fund a 2009 season and keep the theater open . . . Without a season this year, we are unable to address the substantial debts of our creditors and restore the theater's economic health."
Fellows also told Salem News that the theatre is seeking buyers but may declare bankruptcy. "It is heartbreaking," he said, "but realistically, our debts are overwhelming."
The theatre's debts include large mortgages on its property and buildings and debts to vendors, the State of Massachusetts, and subscribers who paid in advance for the 2009 season. Theatre officials "are in discussions with its senior creditor and are reviewing the options available for liquidating and maximizing the value of the theater's assets for its stakeholders, as well as identifying potential buyers of the property who might consider a lease back of the theater," according to the statement.
Fellows told Salem News that the theatre will have to pay off banks and that it is "very unlikely" an estimated 4,4000 subscribers will be reimbursed.
Fellows also stated, "We are grateful to our loyal supporters and urge all who care about musical theater and arts education on the North Shore to support any effort that would preserve this cultural resource for future generations."
North Shore Music Theatre, which began operating in 1955, is the largest non-profit producing theatre in New England.
For more information visit www.NSMT.org.
North Shore Music Theatre Is Out of Business
By Andrew Gans
16 Jun 2009
North Shore Music Theatre, the not-for-profit theatre company based in Beverly, MA, has closed its doors after 55 years.
North Shore officials announced June 16 that the theatre has failed to raise the $2 million needed to launch a 2009 season. Although more than $500,000 in pledges have been made, time has run out to raise the balance.
Theatre board chairman David Fellows said in a statement, "In the last two months we have been able to make progress toward our fundraising goal, but sadly, this is not enough to fund a 2009 season and keep the theater open . . . Without a season this year, we are unable to address the substantial debts of our creditors and restore the theater's economic health."
Fellows also told Salem News that the theatre is seeking buyers but may declare bankruptcy. "It is heartbreaking," he said, "but realistically, our debts are overwhelming."
The theatre's debts include large mortgages on its property and buildings and debts to vendors, the State of Massachusetts, and subscribers who paid in advance for the 2009 season. Theatre officials "are in discussions with its senior creditor and are reviewing the options available for liquidating and maximizing the value of the theater's assets for its stakeholders, as well as identifying potential buyers of the property who might consider a lease back of the theater," according to the statement.
Fellows told Salem News that the theatre will have to pay off banks and that it is "very unlikely" an estimated 4,4000 subscribers will be reimbursed.
Fellows also stated, "We are grateful to our loyal supporters and urge all who care about musical theater and arts education on the North Shore to support any effort that would preserve this cultural resource for future generations."
North Shore Music Theatre, which began operating in 1955, is the largest non-profit producing theatre in New England.
For more information visit www.NSMT.org.
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Employment / Re: Taking Time Off (different situation)
« on: Jun 11, 2009, 12:42 am »
This is one of those reasons not to put years or dates on your resume.
Periods of time off in theatre are the norm; either a show fell through, you have trouble locating a job, or you just want to take time. It happens in the world of freelance.
I think a quick explanation of either "I was finishing up college" or "focused on family issues" if there was any question about the time lapse - if there is even a question.
Periods of time off in theatre are the norm; either a show fell through, you have trouble locating a job, or you just want to take time. It happens in the world of freelance.
I think a quick explanation of either "I was finishing up college" or "focused on family issues" if there was any question about the time lapse - if there is even a question.
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Employment / Re: How do you get jobs>
« on: Jun 09, 2009, 07:48 am »
I am found myself in the job market for a couple of weeks . . . I was looking to fill what I thought was a large gap at the end of my season next years (It's odd when you hire yourself for your department . . . I get to pick and choose). So, I thought to send a few resumes out - since I haven't really sent it out in about five years. I picked an chose a couple of theaters based on location (Southern California), type of work they do, or a lot of people know I have worked with over the years work there. I got a very positive response - no job offers - as we are still quite a bit out - but it was nice to get some feedback.
As someone who receives resumes as well, cold-calling and blasting your resume only really work if you HAPPEN to hit when a job is open - otherwise it just gets filed away. (Even if I have 40 resumes sitting in my file, I will still post a job because I don't want to waste the time in contacting all 40 to see if they are available for a specific project.)
I have found the personal touch is the way to go - use your connections - OR, let's say you are visiting some friends in new location, see if you can meet up with production managers or production stage managers at theatres, have coffee, chat them up - I find that the the SMs who do this - who are at the appropriate level stand out completely in my mind. I feel like I know them more then any other resume sitting on my desk, and, after one hour of chit-chatting without the pressure of an "interview", I actually do have a good sense of who they are and what their style is.
As someone who receives resumes as well, cold-calling and blasting your resume only really work if you HAPPEN to hit when a job is open - otherwise it just gets filed away. (Even if I have 40 resumes sitting in my file, I will still post a job because I don't want to waste the time in contacting all 40 to see if they are available for a specific project.)
I have found the personal touch is the way to go - use your connections - OR, let's say you are visiting some friends in new location, see if you can meet up with production managers or production stage managers at theatres, have coffee, chat them up - I find that the the SMs who do this - who are at the appropriate level stand out completely in my mind. I feel like I know them more then any other resume sitting on my desk, and, after one hour of chit-chatting without the pressure of an "interview", I actually do have a good sense of who they are and what their style is.
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Employment / Re: your first paid SM job
« on: Jun 09, 2009, 07:42 am »
My first paid SM gig was an Equity Waiver Theatre in LA - the Burbage Theater - it was a small ware house theater in West LA. The show was called "Fun" - a four person little drama, that eventually got made into a movie - I came in for tech, and the show was reviewed well - we were Critics Choice in the LA Times right above Phantom of the Opera - I think the show ran for 18 months - I cam and went from the show - had to go back to school. I did a few other shows there as well - but it was my start - the first time someone paid me to say "GO!"
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: What I did over my summer vacation...
« on: Jun 09, 2009, 07:39 am »
I am finishing up a lovely run of DESIGN FOR LIVING, 2 weeks summer vacation, and then a remount of TAMING OF THE SHREW. In there, before July 6, I have to ride 24 more roller coasters to finish my "100 Roller Coasters in a 100 days" Challenge.
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Employment / Re: Abbreviations on Resumes
« on: Jun 06, 2009, 04:07 pm »
PA, SM, ASM, PSM I would fully expect to see on a resume. I don't think you need to spell them out.
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The Hardline / Interesting Article
« on: Jun 06, 2009, 10:55 am »
http://whatconsumesme.com/2009/what-im-writing/how-to-be-happy-in-business-venn-diagram/
A little about small business, but can applied to our world. I love the diagram.
A little about small business, but can applied to our world. I love the diagram.
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Employment / Re: Moving for a Career
« on: Jun 05, 2009, 06:43 pm »
In the states a driver's license is tied to the particular state (or district of columbia) that you live in. It's sort of right of passage once you move to a new state, to get a new license.
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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: "We have a 45 minute hold for the Obamas."
« on: Jun 04, 2009, 10:53 pm »
I had the opposite problem recently, for a performance that Mrs. Obama attended - I had secret service ask me to start the show immediately. Dealing with secret service can be interesting.
I have held for actors. (Understudy ready to go on, but the real actor arrives in time to perform - 10 minutes). Held for technical reasons (dealing with an unruly Foy track - 10 minutes). And of course, always holding on the house for some reason or another.
Other then that, I haven't had to hold for too many reasons.
I have held for actors. (Understudy ready to go on, but the real actor arrives in time to perform - 10 minutes). Held for technical reasons (dealing with an unruly Foy track - 10 minutes). And of course, always holding on the house for some reason or another.
Other then that, I haven't had to hold for too many reasons.
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The Green Room / Re: How do you keep in shape?
« on: Jun 04, 2009, 12:30 am »
I have, over the past year, totally redone my health - I have lost about 165 pounds, work out twice a week, cut out all meat form my diet (although I do dabble in fish on occasion) - and really have taken control over my life. It was my blood pressure that was doing me in. I still smoke - that's next on my list - but crap, I need some vices. 