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The Hardline / Re: Equity and Checks

« on: Oct 13, 2010, 11:01 pm »

I have always received a hard copy of any rule book I have requested, although, except for the Production Contract and the LORT books, they are no longer going to be the color-covered bound versions.  For budgetary reasons, I understand, that all hard copies of other contract's rule books, will now be sent in photocopied and stapled format, as already described.  However, if anyone is told there is NO hard copy available, and you really need one, please PM me, and I'll investigate, at least here in the Eastern Region. I believe that any member, SM or actor, should be able to get a hard copy version if they request it!

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: ESCRIPTS Archive June 09-Dec. 10

« on: Sep 22, 2010, 08:56 am »

You may already have gotten an e-copy of this script, but just in case you haven't:  Since you noted that a .pdf was an acceptable format, a really good, up to date photocopy machine can "scan to email" or "scan" to create a pdf.  All  you have to do is "photocopy" your current script with altered settings.This will never give  you an editable copy, but it will give you an e-mailable script!

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The Green Room / Re: Elect the new SMNet feature!

« on: Sep 19, 2010, 08:19 am »

Thanks. Kay, for dealing with all the issues, and getting the site back up and running in good shape. We appreciate it!

You're welcome! - PSMK

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The Green Room / Re: BEST ADVICE YOU CAN GIVE

« on: Sep 08, 2010, 03:26 pm »

The Stage Manager's work is not finished when the rehearsal day is over.  Don't make plans that can't be changed!

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: SHOWS: How many times have you Stage Managed the same play/musical?

« on: Sep 06, 2010, 10:22 pm »

KISS ME KATE (2 productions)
SHOWBOAT (3 productions)
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM (2 productions)
THE FOREIGNER (2 productions)
IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY (2 productions)
CALIFORNIA SUITE (2 productions)
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (3 productions)
A CHRISTMAS CAROL (4 productions)
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (2 productions)
YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU (2 productions)
CAMELOT (2 productions)
DEATHTRAP (2 productions)
GREATER TUNA (2 productions)
BRIGADOON (2 productions)
MAN OF LA MANCHA (3 productions)
ANYTHING GOES (2 productions)
THE FANTASTICKS (3 productions)
MY FAIR LADY (2 productions)
AS YOU LIKE IT (2 productions)
SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE (2 productions)
OUR TOWN (2 productions)
ROMEO AND JULIET (2 productions)

This does not include the many multiple productions and tours I stage managed and directed for Theatreworks USA, many, many years ago.

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Employment / Re: When is it OK to work for free?

« on: Aug 21, 2010, 07:18 pm »

Excellent, post, Matthew!  Thanks!

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: HOUSE MANAGEMENT: Do you spill the beans about your famous audience members?

« on: Aug 21, 2010, 09:04 am »

I don't ever discuss who is in the audience, not before, during, or after the performance.  Yes, there are actors who don't want to know, but it's mostly because I don't care.  I am not the least bit celebrity-struck, am unfamiliar with most pop-culture icons, and know that theatre people, even prominent ones, are just people like me.  All of these folk should be able to come to the theatre, enjoy it like any other audience member, and go home without being disturbed, if that's what they desire. (Plus, I don't recognize anyone, pretty much no matter how famous, unless someone else point them out to me.)

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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: First time with Equity

« on: Aug 21, 2010, 08:56 am »

If it's a large cast, I'll use a sign in sheet in the Rehearsal Hall, and have the cast sign in for large group or full cast rehearsals. If not, I post it for the first time, on our first day onstage, tech. or not.  It's never too early, especially when you have a space that suffers from circular building-itis, where you and the actor might never run into each other backstage!

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The Hardline / Re: SETA and Tier contracts meeting

« on: Aug 08, 2010, 12:45 pm »

I was unable to call in, and missed this meeting entirely.  I would be grateful to hear what I missed and catch up on the information offered. If someone posted notes here, or contacted me personally, I would be most grateful!
Ruth

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The Green Room / Re: What did you learn today?

« on: Jul 21, 2010, 03:30 am »

I learned that I cannot pack lightly.  Ever!

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The Green Room / Re: Tony Awards

« on: Jun 16, 2010, 09:19 am »

Then Vernon must be the "King of Talent," as he was also there, live and on the phone, to hear "M" talk about the sound at the Tony Awards.

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The Green Room / Re: Tony Awards

« on: Jun 15, 2010, 06:11 pm »

I spoke to one of the Production Supervisors of the Tony Awards today and she she said that the sound in the theatre itself, run by a theatre sound guy, was just fine. It sounded great IN Radio City. The TV sound, she said is done by TV guys from the remote truck outside the theatre. No one inside has any control as to what hits the airwaves and what we hear at home!  I hope this clarifies it a little!

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The Green Room / Re: show us your booth!

« on: Jun 08, 2010, 06:07 pm »

The Pittsburgh Public Theater SM Booth. Way, way up in the sky!!
Post Merge: Jun 08, 2010, 06:13 pmAnd here's the view, and me, reflected in the window.

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The Green Room / Re: The Stage Manager's Nightmare

« on: May 26, 2010, 05:12 pm »

Twice that I can remember, I've dreamed that I'm sitting down to call a show I've never seen, from a book I've never opened before.  But that was years ago. I can't say that I dream about theatre or work at all, not good dreams and certainly not nightmares.

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The Green Room / Re: show us your booth!

« on: May 23, 2010, 04:40 pm »

I stood for three years while touring with Pilobolus Dance Theatre! And another regional theatre I've worked at, has no room in the wings to sit at the console--one must stand.

I've always wanted a treadmill to walk on while I called, actually...  I'll take photos of my booth next week when I move into it.