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Tools of the Trade / Re: Scheduling Software

« on: Jul 11, 2014, 02:17 pm »

It's overkill right now . . .

But truly this is the case the journey maybe more important then the goal - and learning how to use databases, setting them up, etc . . . might pay off.

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Tools of the Trade / Re: Scheduling Software

« on: Jul 11, 2014, 02:28 am »

I started there, and it going a little too big for excel.

I am trying to recreate a system from my circus adventure . . . in a sort of very simple way.

I could easily deal with the robe size if in it read like

Choir 1
Dennis Lewis (48)

Where the size tracked with the name . . .

I think it might be too much for excel, but we will see . . .

The reason I am leaning towards the data base it basically because the option to generate different reports, and put it up on the web.

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Tools of the Trade / Re: Scheduling Software

« on: Jul 11, 2014, 12:55 am »

I think the way I am going to go is create my own data base

So, it would allow me "cast" each performance, and then from the generate the following paperwork

1) Cast List for the evening
2) Sign In List
3) List for Wardrobe of choir robes needed
4) Performed list (versus who we thought would perform, who would actually perform)

This  #3 would make life easier to just hit a different report for wardrobe.

#4 for payroll.

So, for the next four weeks I am going to teach myself access and web application programming . . .

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Employment / Re: resume format

« on: Jul 10, 2014, 07:10 pm »

Then I think in your case, for the next couple of years, put the *.

Or, again, list yourself as AEA at the top . . . and leave it at that.

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Tools of the Trade / Re: Scheduling Software

« on: Jul 10, 2014, 02:33 pm »

Yeah that's the current plan . . . but I am looking at improving it . . . especially when dealing with Choir Understudies, and replacements as needed  - and also looking at home we will deal with this as the show moves forward.

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Tools of the Trade / Scheduling Software

« on: Jul 10, 2014, 01:12 pm »

So, I am about to embark on a huge project - 17 cast members - no big deal - plus 32 choir (pulled from a pool of 120 ish nightly). 

That is set up so the choir doesn't have to do 8 shows a week.

I am looking for a scheduling software where I can list the roles, and the choir slots, and fill people in, see holes, and so forth.

I have done a google search, but I am looking to see if someone has any success with any such thing.

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Employment / Re: resume format

« on: Jul 10, 2014, 02:48 am »

that makes sense, the *.

But how about this . . . what happens if you don't put the *

a smart Production Manager / General Manager will know which theater would have an AEA asm versus not AEA.  why draw attention to the what will now be a long list of non-aea credits.

they tricky part is listing yourself as an ASM with a company that has an AEA-asm position, but you were not.

do a resume both ways and look at them with fresh eyes and see which one is a stronger introduction.

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The Green Room / Article: Casting shuts down show

« on: Jun 23, 2014, 01:37 am »

http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/arts/mamet-letter-forces-alchemist-to-cancel-oleanna-after-1-performance-b99295992z1-264051181.html

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The Green Room / Re: NYT interview w Pippin PSM

« on: Jun 22, 2014, 02:38 pm »

loebtmc, I would be interested to hear your thoughts on the topic on the slippery slope of Management versus Stage Management?

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The Green Room / Re: rewriting a show: HOAH

« on: Jun 21, 2014, 03:36 pm »

I just lived though it.

We were "okay'ed" for certain changes, not others.

I knew we were in trouble when the artistic director ask for me to stop putting line changes into the performance report.  I went to the production manager, artistic director and general manager and got the outline of what changes were allowed by our agreement with the rights holder and what changes were not allow - and what changes were in a gray area.  The reason I was so involved is the  agreement got changed mid-way through the process when the rights were sold.  And I was worried about our tech time if we were going to have to make a radical changes mid tech, I wanted to make sure we had those plans a foot (like if we had to change a location of a song, did I have a tech plan to support that). 

Philosophically, as an artist, I have very strong feelings about this.  As a production stage manager, I am hired to do a specific job - but it's my responsibility to make sure that my producer knows what is happening in the rehearsal hall - as long as we are not breaking any LAWS or AEA Rules, then I support that - - - - but I need to make sure the people who have to make the big decisions and pay the piper at the end of the day know what's going on.

In this case, I think the artistic director / director was going to do what he wanted to do . . . regardless of what the agreement with the rights holder . . . and some directors are like that.  Do what you want with public domain work, but when the rights are held . . . you to honor that agreement - regardless of what they specify.  Don't like it - don't do that show.

The rights holders are artists to and we need to honor their work and their vision. 

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The Green Room / rewriting a show: HOAH

« on: Jun 21, 2014, 03:20 am »

http://www.hesherman.com/2014/06/20/rebuilding-hardbody-at-a-houston-chop-shop/#.U6R_S7HGylk.facebook

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: Cueing people not on headsets

« on: Jun 18, 2014, 12:27 pm »

cue lights
visual cues (someone on belt pack giving a visual)
actor cue lines
light cue (black out)
verbal cue (someone on belt pack saying GO!)

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Introductions / Re: Greetings from Sunny San Diego!

« on: Jun 15, 2014, 12:52 pm »

We have some in the LA / Orange County area - I am sure there are more in San Diego . . .

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The Green Room / Re: Mini Rant---SM T-shirts and products

« on: Jun 14, 2014, 07:42 pm »

I agree as well - I find the recent series of t-shirts to be a little offensive.

But, it goes against my style of stage management - but maybe it really does apply to certain people and their style.

To each his own . . .

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Introductions / Re: Greetings from Sunny San Diego!

« on: Jun 14, 2014, 07:41 pm »

Cool - I will be in San Diego August 25 - December 7/22 . . .

Maybe a San Diego meet up is in order . ..