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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: As a student, have you shadowed any SMs? Any cool stories?

« on: Sep 20, 2011, 01:23 pm »

When I shadowed at Jersey Boys a few years ago, the SM forgot the cue the band in at the top of the show! They started, and all was fine and probably unnoticeable to the audience, but I remember a little relief that even big-time SMs make mistakes.

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Self-Promotion / Re: NYMF Show -- Central Avenue Breakdown

« on: Sep 16, 2011, 09:54 pm »

Congrats! I'm doing Jack Perry is Alive and Dating- hope we can cross paths!

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Tools of the Trade / Re: Prop: getting hit with a vase

« on: Sep 07, 2011, 10:27 pm »

There's a fun little housewares company called Fred that does lots of traditional items in nontraditional materials...not sure if they'd have what you're looking for, but a quick google pulls up their catalog site:
http://worldwidefred.com/fredproducts.htm

I also wonder if Etsy would be helpful.

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The Green Room / Re: Name change and resume/references

« on: Sep 02, 2011, 01:03 pm »

I know that in the online database, the whole thing is registered under my AEA name, but for shows I did previously, it has my actual name in parentheses "(as Liz Richards)."

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Stage Management: Other / Re: First time on a devised show

« on: Aug 30, 2011, 08:03 pm »

One thing I found helpful is to develop a skeleton of absolutes...if you can get a sequence that MUST happen a certain way, props that must be incorporated, even just "actor a needs to be here by this point" etc...and a "storyline" as much as you can. I basically like to get any sort of structure I can get from the beginning.

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The Green Room / Re: Hurricane Irene and your Company's plans

« on: Aug 26, 2011, 12:04 pm »

All NYC Fringe shows, and the closing night party, have been canceled for Sunday.

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Employment / Re: Consulting - A Hypothetical Situation

« on: Aug 25, 2011, 11:13 am »

I'd go for the first once-over and giving suggestions, bouncing ideas off, etc...if it becomes more consistent than that- meeting multiple times, helping with planning, etc- then I'd discuss some sort of fee.

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The Green Room / Re: Your tattoo stories

« on: Aug 23, 2011, 12:35 pm »

Next month I'll actually be getting my first tattoo, the Penguin Books logo. I've been an avid reader since I was little, and also have a fondness for penguins. I am still undecided if I'll be getting it black and white or with the red background inside the circle (the logo reserved for plays). It'll be going on the side of my hip, like the spine of a book.

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Employment / Re: Jumped on Board Too Soon

« on: Aug 15, 2011, 12:52 am »

I'm confused, have you been offered Job #2, or are you thinking of applying for it?

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Tools of the Trade / Doodle?

« on: Aug 14, 2011, 08:18 pm »

Has anyone here used Doodle?

www.doodle.com

The next director I'll be working with has stated it's her preferred method of scheduling...so far it looks pretty straightforward. But if anyone has any tips, tricks, or hints it'd be much appreciated.

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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Business Cards For Students

« on: Aug 14, 2011, 08:16 pm »

Mine have my name, phone number, website and email address. I've had the same style since I was in college, but changed it to my AEA name once I joined.

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The Green Room / Re: What Kind of SM are you?

« on: Aug 11, 2011, 11:37 am »

Coincidentally, last night after finishing tech, a lighting designer I've done a few shows with said "You're really a tech SM. Thanks for that." So maybe I have to amend my previous statement...

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The Green Room / Re: What Kind of SM are you?

« on: Aug 07, 2011, 12:07 am »

The boys (and yes, it was all-male- 22 of them!) on a recent show I sm'ed called me Wendy, because I was looking out for my Lost Boys. I'm probably a mama SM- looking out for the best solution for everyone (cast and crew), 3 steps ahead or so, making sure everyone has what they need and then some, but laying down the law and being tough when I need to.

(With this show in particular, I was doing all my regular duties PLUS giving haircuts, putting initials in jockstraps (!), sewing errant buttons, etc. I DEFINITELY felt like I was leading the Lost Boys!)

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The Green Room / Re: You know you're in tech when....

« on: Aug 04, 2011, 10:48 am »

When "the vending machine special" (1 salty, 1 sweet, 1 drink) is a viable dinner option.

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The Green Room / Re: You know you're in tech when....

« on: Aug 03, 2011, 01:44 pm »

you attempt to use your theater keys to get into your apartment...and vice versa.