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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Website for the show
« on: Nov 04, 2006, 11:09 pm »
Sorry about the misunderstanding. I should have worded that differently. Yes, it will be password protected.
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Website for the show
« on: Nov 04, 2006, 06:36 pm »We ran into privacy issues with one of the groups I worked with. There were a few cast members who didn't want their schedules posted publicly on the website. Reasons were varied, but one woman had been (was still?) dealing with a stalker, so having her rehearsal schedule available on the Internet to the great wide world (and ergo, her stalker) posed a threat to her. Others who had distinctive names voiced concerns that posting their schedules would make them vulnerable to house burglars who would know when they were leaving the house empty to be at rehearsal. We eventually had our webmaster create a password protected area to the website to limit access to those who needed to know. Everything's been fine since then.
Before putting first/last names & schedules on the same website, I urge you to talk to your actors and make sure they're ok with that. If passwording that part of the website isn't too much trouble, I'd recommend going that route.
In my question, I mentioned that I was going to be having a password option. What I want to know is what kind of features have websites that you have encounted had on them? I am not worried about privacy as that will be taken care of.
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Technology: Website for the show
« on: Nov 04, 2006, 03:54 pm »
I have a question. I want to create a website for the upcoming show I am stage managing. Minus the whole password issue, what all has everyone known for people to put on the website. I want to put a rehearsal schedule for sure. I am just unsure of what else to put on the site. I did a search for websites in the forum, and the only thing I found was people talking about their own personal websites.
Another issue: If I put a rehearsal schedule on the site, should I make it a downloadable PDF or just listed on the website? This is going to be my first time venturing into the realm of making a site for the production. It just seems like it will be so much easier for the cast and crew to go online to find out the schedule rather than have to rely on their papers so much.
I also am aware of the calendar websites that are out there. Those are also another possibilty. Let me know what you all do. Thanks!
Another issue: If I put a rehearsal schedule on the site, should I make it a downloadable PDF or just listed on the website? This is going to be my first time venturing into the realm of making a site for the production. It just seems like it will be so much easier for the cast and crew to go online to find out the schedule rather than have to rely on their papers so much.
I also am aware of the calendar websites that are out there. Those are also another possibilty. Let me know what you all do. Thanks!
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Help please
« on: Nov 03, 2006, 10:57 am »That is really weird because I am stage managing Rumors right know! If you have any questions about the show let me know. What I found to be really useful is the books that are out there for Stage Management. Go to Barnes and Noble and look up Stage Management. Its a yellow book and there is a lot of good books.
I believe you are referrring to Daniel Ionazzi's book: The Stage Management Handbook. It's a good resource. I just thought I would give you the name of the book to make it easier to find. There are a lot of good stage mangement books out there for differing levels. Some are for more advanced levels.
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Starting a cover letter
« on: Oct 25, 2006, 04:32 pm »
Alright, thank you. That helps. I don't know what to trust online anymore, so what I was really looking for was reliable resources. Sorry if I sounded mean or bitter in the previous post. It wasn't intended to be. Ah, the wonders of mediated communication.
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Starting a cover letter
« on: Oct 25, 2006, 02:10 am »I thought of posting my cover letter, but I am very proud of it, and it has evolved over the past seven years into something I don't want to share. (How rude is that, I know.) But in the end, the cover letter is part of getting a job, and in the end, I could be applying for the same jobs as some people on the list.
I think you can find many, many webpages that covers cover letters.
Thanks, but that doesn't really help. But, thanks anyway, I guess...?
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SMNetwork Archives / Re: Powered Glass
« on: Oct 24, 2006, 07:41 pm »
Oh wow, that sounds nifty. Very nice. If only they could make a fingerprint resistant glass too.
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College and Graduate Studies / Re: international theatres and internships particular in europe
« on: Oct 24, 2006, 07:31 pm »
I have a friend who worked at the Globe, and said that it wasn't all it was cracked up to be. Something about them thinking they are God's gift to theatre. But, if that's your thing, I would suggest doing some more research.
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Starting a cover letter
« on: Oct 24, 2006, 03:24 pm »
What is the format of a cover letter? That is what confuses me. I have no Idea how it needs to be laid out. Does anybody have a sample they are willing to share?
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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / JOB DESCRIPTION: Stage Management vs. Production Management
« on: Oct 17, 2006, 03:34 pm »
I have always wondered this. What is the difference between stage management and production managment? I have often thought of them as stage management would be one show, while production managment is overseeing multiple shows. What does everyone else see these two as?
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The Green Room / Re: Snacks
« on: Oct 10, 2006, 03:22 pm »I suggest a no food policy. Trying to participate in conversation while taking notes for yourself, writing minutes for the production and eating could probably get very messy very soon. Also- it brings up the terror of talking with food in your mouth- eeewww!
Obviously we've all had no choice but to eat during meetings, but it's not the best option. If you have no choice -something not loud, not messy, not spillable.
I agree with this one. We had a costume designer for one of the shows I stage managed who always ate during the production meetings. It drove me crazy. It seemed that she took a bit of whatever it was right before she had to talk just to get on everyone's nerves. She didn't even take the time to finish eating or to swallow. She just kept chomping away and talking. gross...
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: How much time are you there?
« on: Oct 10, 2006, 03:07 pm »
I think that is going to vary depending on what school/theatre you are working with. I am a part of a smaller college theatre department, so I not only stage manage, but I do other things as well. I am the master carpenter for the theatre company, and I am at all of the work calls. But, I try to help out as much as possible because it helps me understand all the aspects of the production. I would suggest being at the building if you could because then you can understand what's going on as far as set construction.
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Book and Tabs
« on: Oct 10, 2006, 03:10 am »
Here's what I did for when I stage managed Pirates of Penzance:
1. Master Calendar
2. Pit Rehearsal Schedule
3. Music Rehearsal Schedule and Plans
4. Choreography Rehearsal Schedule and Plans
5. Cast List
6. Cast Rehearsal Conflicts
7. Cast Contact List
8. Production Staff Contact List
9. Running Crew Contact List
10. Running Crew List
11. Sign-in Sheets
12. Pit Contact Sheet
13. Rehearsal Notes (hand-written and three-hole punched)
14. Rehearsal Notes (Printed the finalized copy that was sent out to Production staff)
15. Production Meeting Notes (Printed off forms)
16. Audition Forms and Resumes
17. A divider where I store EVERY SINGLE email I received regarding the show. (Lots of paper)
18. Actor Scene Breakdown
19. Music Voice Division for each role
20. Solo analyses
21. Prop List
22. Set Renderings
23. Costume Renderings
24. Actor Pairings for Costuming (so partners matched)
25-30. Empty in case I needed a new subdivision
31. Libretto Rehearsal Prompt Script
I keep the actual prompt script in a separate binder so that all that is in the performance prompt script are the calls I have to make during the show. The blocking is kept in the rehearsal script. The performance prompt script stays in the SM booth during the run of the show and the booth is locked. I hope this helps. Some of the orderings of the divisions needed to be rearranged, but I got used to the way this one was laid out, so I didn't rearrange it. This production bible was in a 4 inch binder. It sucked to carry around. I hope this helped.
1. Master Calendar
2. Pit Rehearsal Schedule
3. Music Rehearsal Schedule and Plans
4. Choreography Rehearsal Schedule and Plans
5. Cast List
6. Cast Rehearsal Conflicts
7. Cast Contact List
8. Production Staff Contact List
9. Running Crew Contact List
10. Running Crew List
11. Sign-in Sheets
12. Pit Contact Sheet
13. Rehearsal Notes (hand-written and three-hole punched)
14. Rehearsal Notes (Printed the finalized copy that was sent out to Production staff)
15. Production Meeting Notes (Printed off forms)
16. Audition Forms and Resumes
17. A divider where I store EVERY SINGLE email I received regarding the show. (Lots of paper)
18. Actor Scene Breakdown
19. Music Voice Division for each role
20. Solo analyses
21. Prop List
22. Set Renderings
23. Costume Renderings
24. Actor Pairings for Costuming (so partners matched)
25-30. Empty in case I needed a new subdivision
31. Libretto Rehearsal Prompt Script
I keep the actual prompt script in a separate binder so that all that is in the performance prompt script are the calls I have to make during the show. The blocking is kept in the rehearsal script. The performance prompt script stays in the SM booth during the run of the show and the booth is locked. I hope this helps. Some of the orderings of the divisions needed to be rearranged, but I got used to the way this one was laid out, so I didn't rearrange it. This production bible was in a 4 inch binder. It sucked to carry around. I hope this helped.
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College and Graduate Studies / Re: Little help please...
« on: Oct 08, 2006, 06:02 pm »
Well, the college I go to doesn't necessarily have a technical theatre major, but we have it so that you can major in theatre with a technical emphasis. I go to Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD. I love it here. I get lots of opportunities to stage manage and work on jobs that I wouldn't be able to at a large University. The faculty are knowledgeable and very fun to work with. It is a Christian college, but it's not conservative by any means. If you have any questions, let me know. I'd be happy to let you know more about Augie.
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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: Email Nightly SM Reports
« on: Oct 08, 2006, 11:40 am »
At my college, we send an email only copy of the rehearsal reports. I send the rehearsal reports in the body of an email. (Mainly because I haven't found a good form, or haven't made time to make a good form for the report.) However, production meeting reports are always sent out in email AND they are given a hardcopy. That's how I do it. I like to organize my rehearsal reports in folders in my inbox. So, putting the date in the subject line is a must. I hope that helps.