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« on: Mar 29, 2008, 11:16 pm »
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: To Block or Not to Block?
« on: Mar 28, 2008, 11:50 am »
If you can make note of each person in the group, you should. That way you can track entrances and exits for quick changes and props hand offs.
Do you have an assistant who can help you?
Do you have an assistant who can help you?
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Number Markers for dance?
« on: Mar 06, 2008, 07:13 am »
Do the math to figure out how many packages you need but take a look at the numbers and see if you can use unused numbers to stand in (especially for temp rehearsal #'s). eg, an upsidedown 5 or 7 might work as a 2 or cut up 7's to make 1's and 4's, or 3's to make 8's.
Along the lines of Heath's luan idea, I've used a long strip of heavy duty material (burlap perhaps) that can be rolled out on to the floor. Write the #'s on pieces of white gaff then tape them to the strip in 2 feet intervals. It can then easily be rolled up at the end of rehearsal and is small and light enough to put in a totebag or kit with other rehearsal items.
I have done that too. Back when I did musicals all the time, I made myself two numberlines (using the vinyl numbers). I used white numbers and black paper and then covered each piece in clear marley tape. I still have it buried in the bottom of my kit in case I ever need them again.
For traditional dance, I mark the stage using T's and X's and -'s (I use spike tape). I have also pre-made these and clear coated them for tedious touring, though most of the time, I just lay down new tape and cover it with clear marley tape.
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Employment / Re: Dear Abby Post: Can I hold on accepting an offer?
« on: Feb 29, 2008, 02:15 pm »
If you have a reasonable knowledge of when another offer will be coming your way, you can tell the first company that you have "open conversations" with a couple other companies and would appreciate x amount of time to make your decision.
But be careful, you don't want to leave them hanging too long.
But be careful, you don't want to leave them hanging too long.
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Employment / Re: North Shore Music Theatre
« on: Feb 16, 2008, 12:17 pm »Pretty sure its COST. You can double-check through the Theatre Directory on the Equity website.
Confirmed, it is COST.
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The Hardline / Re: Jobs other than SM
« on: Feb 15, 2008, 08:41 pm »
Yes, you can work in a non-union capacity for anything except stage management or acting. Props, crew, elex, etc are fine. You can also SM for non-union things that are not theater (example dance, opera, events, etc)
If you have a specific concern about a specific job, you can contact Equity and have them make determination.
If you have a specific concern about a specific job, you can contact Equity and have them make determination.
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Employment / Re: North Shore Music Theatre
« on: Feb 15, 2008, 01:52 pm »
What AEA contract do they operate under?
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College and Graduate Studies / Re: Visiting Depaul
« on: Feb 12, 2008, 12:20 pm »
In Chicago:
Art Institute
Millenium Park (with the Bean)
Magnificent Mile (for shopping)
Museum of Contemporary Art
Vietnam Vet's Museum
Art Institute
Millenium Park (with the Bean)
Magnificent Mile (for shopping)
Museum of Contemporary Art
Vietnam Vet's Museum
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The Hardline / Re: SMA
« on: Feb 06, 2008, 03:03 pm »
Are there "operation observation" opportunities in the Chicago area?
To observe shows in Chicago, you can write to the SM's that work for Broadway in Chicago. They are nice and allow observations. You can find the address and shows online at http://www.broadwayinchicago.com/theatreinfo_contact.php
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Employment / Re: Seeking Stage Management Fellowship
« on: Jan 30, 2008, 08:43 pm »BUT you do have to work with me. (A huge downside, I know).
I find this post made even funnier by the fact that your current profile shows that you've made 666 posts.
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Tools of the Trade / Re: Business Cards
« on: Jan 26, 2008, 12:06 pm »
I am poor so I print my own with the business card paper you can buy at Staples.
Logo Name
Stage Manager AEA, AGMA
__________________________________________________
Address line 1 Phone number
Address line 2 email address
I have a friend who has a catchy phrase printed on the back of hers, but I do not see the need to do that for myself. I also know that a lot of people are anti logo, but I love my logo. I designed it myself and for some reason really want to keep it on my resume and biz card.
Logo Name
Stage Manager AEA, AGMA
__________________________________________________
Address line 1 Phone number
Address line 2 email address
I have a friend who has a catchy phrase printed on the back of hers, but I do not see the need to do that for myself. I also know that a lot of people are anti logo, but I love my logo. I designed it myself and for some reason really want to keep it on my resume and biz card.
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Employment / Re: letter of interest/resume for Internship---gaps between jobs!
« on: Jan 23, 2008, 07:47 pm »
I suggest you set it up like this:
Goal:
whatever your goal is
Stage Management
Job Title Company Show
Technical Theater
Job Title Company Show
Other Work Experience
Job Title Company Years
Skills:
You don't have to put years on your resume at all if you don't want. Your resume should highlight the skills and experience that you bring. You can perhaps include a brief description of the work you did at your jobs. Use this to showcase what you are capable of.
Goal:
whatever your goal is
Stage Management
Job Title Company Show
Technical Theater
Job Title Company Show
Other Work Experience
Job Title Company Years
Skills:
You don't have to put years on your resume at all if you don't want. Your resume should highlight the skills and experience that you bring. You can perhaps include a brief description of the work you did at your jobs. Use this to showcase what you are capable of.
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Articles from the Old Site / Re: The Lonely Stage Manager
« on: Jan 19, 2008, 06:27 pm »
So I found the OP while digging through the Old Articles.
It kind of caught me off guard. I have many friends who are stage managers. And I do not mean "friends" as in work acquaintances, I mean actual friends that I hang out with, visit if they live out of town and rely upon for advice in both my personal and professional life.
What about the rest of you? What are your thoughts?
It kind of caught me off guard. I have many friends who are stage managers. And I do not mean "friends" as in work acquaintances, I mean actual friends that I hang out with, visit if they live out of town and rely upon for advice in both my personal and professional life.
What about the rest of you? What are your thoughts?
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: New Questions
« on: Jan 18, 2008, 12:07 pm »
Up sides:
-variety (each show, each cast, each day is unique)
-travel (if you tour or are willing to travel for jobs)
-not a lot of boring days
-you don't have to wear office attire
-reasonable amount of freedom to decide how to do your job
-thrill of a good show
-the fact that if it's a bad show, you still know when it's going to end and you can move on
-the job teaches you perspective and prioritizing
That's just off the top of my head.
-variety (each show, each cast, each day is unique)
-travel (if you tour or are willing to travel for jobs)
-not a lot of boring days
-you don't have to wear office attire
-reasonable amount of freedom to decide how to do your job
-thrill of a good show
-the fact that if it's a bad show, you still know when it's going to end and you can move on
-the job teaches you perspective and prioritizing
That's just off the top of my head.