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Tools of the Trade / Re: What is Gaffer Tape?
« on: Feb 28, 2007, 09:56 am »
Right now I am working at a high school doing tech for their musical, and they have 4" white Gaff tape that they use to TAPE SEEMS IN THE SET!!!!!

Yes...and when I was on my first TYA tours, we took a few colored rolls of gaffe for minor scenic repairs.  Cheap and quick for patches.  Have also done this on other occasions.

I also have been known to use black gaffe to patch my leather.

If you are paying $50 a roll for gaffe tape, you are paying way too much. 


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Always good to point out that the only "business" in the United States anymore that does not suffer a trade deficit is the entertainment industry.

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College and Graduate Studies / Re: Yale.
« on: Feb 27, 2007, 12:29 pm »

If you get into and attend Yale Drama School,, you will greatly increase the odds of getting a job when you graduate.  I don't believe this is true of any other program.


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Employment / Re: How many pages?
« on: Feb 23, 2007, 09:14 am »

Still disagree with what I've read about references -- I provide only upon request and then on a seperate sheet.

(For one thing, I don't want my contacts being bothered until I establish that the potential employer is legit, pro, and offering a postition that initial discussion establishes is one I really want.  In addition, it is through discussion with the employer that I can establish which of many potential references are most appropriate for the situation at hand.  On the other hand, the NYC theatre community is close enough that the "Oh, I see you've worked with that person that I know -- I'll give them a call" syndrome usually kicks in.  When I'm hiring, references are fairly meaningless to me unless I know the person or institution.)

To each their own...maybe it would be worthwhile to try each way a number of times and see what results in the most amount of hirings for you.

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The Hardline / Re: Snow Day=Cancelled Rehearsal
« on: Feb 13, 2007, 05:15 pm »
We got some snow here in Ohio, and while I am super-excited (!!!!) it means that we've cancelled our second rehearsal in 2 weeks.

Our normal day off is Friday and an actor brought up the idea of changing our day off this week to make up for the lost day.

Without looking at your contrcat, I think you might be able do this -- I would take a (secret ballot) vote and call your Equity rep.

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Tools of the Trade / Re: Environmental Theater
« on: Jan 19, 2007, 12:09 pm »
It's a 300 seat old vaudeville house with exactly the same style ventilation system you speak of.   Now I kick myself for not thinking of that sooner. 

I did wonder about allergies myself, but considering the mold level can get kind of high in there, those with allergies will have bigger problems. ;)

In regards to mold and allergies, have you considered "bombing" the venue with Lysol a few nights after cast (and most crew) have left?  I find this can be a big help.  Adding some Ozium to the mix will also help sanitize the venue.

(This will also help equalize the "nose" of the venue and your pumped in odors should be more pure.)

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My point is that what you do extra-curricularly is your business. 

That's the way it works in my city, too.


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The Hardline / Re: "You're the One that I want" reality show
« on: Jan 15, 2007, 08:19 am »
I wonder if understudies will be cast from the show as well?

I bet not -- understudies, covers, and swings all need to be experienced professional actors IMHO.


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Stage Management: Other / Re: School productions.
« on: Jan 15, 2007, 08:13 am »
In my mind, it's a logistical nightmare.
[snip]
(Sounding like hell at the moment)
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... kids en-mass always give me the willies.

Yeah, me too.

Does this gig pay well?  Because it doesn't sound like the kind of credit that will help career development much considering your experience and credits and sounds like a lot of jumping through hoops to please petty bureuacrats ... if it's not paying in line with what teachers make, maybe you should reconsider... really does sound like a nightmare.

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Tools of the Trade / Re: Bingo Dabbers or Daubers...
« on: Jan 14, 2007, 08:41 pm »
Instead of using colored post it flags or what ever, use different colored bingo daubers to mark your cues.

Ummm, you mean using the bingo dauber in the way you wold use an instant drying highlighter?

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The Hardline / Re: "You're the One that I want" reality show
« on: Jan 13, 2007, 12:05 pm »
My understanding is that casting is not complete (since someone I worked with recetnly was apparently ging in for a Rizzo callback the other week.  The same actress had refused to be on the reality show when they wanted her for one of the Sandys.)

As far as reality shows about theatre are concerned, I much prefer "My Bare Lady" (though it's editing is crap).

And as far as reality shows with actors, nothing beats the orginal "Joe Schmoe", which was a tour de force of interactive theatre techniques.

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SMNetwork Archives / Re: word usage?
« on: Jan 13, 2007, 11:57 am »
A very wise and experienced General Manager inspired me to ty to use the word "challenge" instead of "problem".

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Opera is quirky.

I was reminded of this thread the other day.  I was over at the theatre for this opera I'm production managing -- I think it was our full first day over the at the theatre and my first complete exposure to both our casts.

Walked into the green room at noon -- and there was this huge buffet spread that the cast members had brought in.  Bagels, cold cuts, fruit, cake -- even a lasagna!

Personally, one of the things I first found attractive about opera was the long lunch hours and the culture of food.

That being said, I think the younger generation of opera singers are being trained more like actors and are in general more health conscious.

I have found that all opera singers are less likely to go out for drink than dancers and actors.

In terms of calling actors to the stage. I too found this a little off-putting when I first worked for an opera company.  But it will make sense once you've met enough tenors.

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Tools of the Trade / Re: Stage Manager workstation/Desk
« on: Jan 09, 2007, 09:15 am »
My boys built me a road box that's AWESOME [...] They built the whole thing for about $300 total, including labor and all materials. 

Sounds like your boys were very nice to you on the price!

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: Dressing For The Part?
« on: Jan 09, 2007, 09:11 am »
I think that super casual clothing will probably date you as a recent college grad and it might be a smart move to dress a little "crisper" to help compensate - not talking suits as I'm sure you gather here... 

I beleive that the poster stated they she is in school -- not a recent graduate.

Past other practical concerns, I think Stage Managers should dress in such a way that they can become invisible when needed.  (Hope this doesn't need any clarification.)  So a student should dress like other students.

(Personally, if I'd wanted to dress crisply or nice, I would have stayed in the business world, where I could have made more money when I was 24 than I ever will make stage managing.  I think the amount you spend on clothing should reflect relative salary -- which puts most of us in rags  8)  I do like to wear a sports jacket when calling opera, which generally pays a bit better than theatre.)

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