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Employment / Re: Websites

« on: Jul 01, 2006, 12:25 pm »

Godaddy.com
Nary a problem in 4 years

(knock wood, spit over my left shoulder, turn around 3 times, go out the door and ask to be let back in)




I'm waiting...?

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The Hardline / Re: ANTC

« on: Jun 28, 2006, 12:24 pm »

Aoifebella ~

Here is a link to the document library of Actors' Equity (AEA).
This should take you right to the NATC agreement. www.actorsequity.org/library.asp?cat=3

Here are the addresses of all the AEA offices around the country.
Anyone, at any address, will be most happy to answer any and all of your questions.
Better to go to the source of information than to hear it second-hand.

National Headquarters
165 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
TEL: 212-869-8530
FAX: 212-719-9815

Eastern Region

NEW YORK CITY
165 West 46th Street
New York, NY 10036
212-869-8530
fax: 212-719-9815

ORLANDO
10319 Orangewood Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32821
407-345-8600
fax: 407-345-1522

Central Region

CHICAGO
125 S. Clark Street
Suite 1500
Chicago, Illinois 60603
312-641-0393
fax: 312-641-6365
auditions: 312-641-0418

Western Region

LOS ANGELES
Museum Square
5757 Wilshire Blvd., Suite One
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-634-1750
fax: 323-634-1777

SAN FRANCISCO
350 Sansome Street, Suite 900
San Francisco, CA 94104
415-391-3838
fax: 415-391-0102

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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Thank you guys for all your help this year!

« on: Jun 23, 2006, 08:30 pm »

That is so totally EXCELLENT !!!
Congratulations on a job well done.
And Thank You in advance for your scholarship...

484

Employment / Re: Websites

« on: Jun 23, 2006, 01:30 pm »

Another example can be found at
www.vernonwillet.com

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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Calling a HUGE Show... HELP!!!!!

« on: Jun 11, 2006, 05:07 am »

I agree.
Even with page protectors you can alter cues with the ever-present Sharpie. My current show is a remount and I am using the original script with a few changes for the new venue. We opened tonight (Megf was there) and my pages now go to the page protect library.

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Students and Novice Stage Managers / how much time?

« on: Jun 04, 2006, 04:56 am »

I guess it depends on how close together your gigs are, whether or not this is your primary means of employment or something you have the luxury of doing as your individual schedule permits.

Personally, I find that within a hectic schedule, the required week of Pre-Pro that Actors' Equity has established with most contracts, is enough.

487

The Green Room / Food

« on: Jun 04, 2006, 04:43 am »

String cheese and hummus!

488

Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Copy the Calling Script

« on: May 29, 2006, 12:28 pm »

Either on the computer or a pencil & ruler version, I ALWAYS copy my Calling Script after Opening Weekend. It's amazing, (okay, tragic) the damage a single spill of any type of liquid does to paper...

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Hospitality backstage

« on: May 14, 2006, 02:20 am »

I always provide coffee (and all the trimmings), water, teabags and red vines. These I consider to be essentials for musicals and straight plays. Hell, I even have this for Dance Companies! My casts are told they are welcome to bring snacks and treats at every opportunity - and they always do!

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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Calling a HUGE Show... HELP!!!!!

« on: May 11, 2006, 04:27 am »

Congratulations !

Remember that you called the show and you were responsible for the success of the technical aspects of it.

GIVE YOURSELF THE CREDIT YOU DESERVE.

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Stage Management: Other / Event management

« on: May 09, 2006, 03:03 pm »

My rate for events such as these is $500 a day. Weekly rates are $2500 but it all depends on budget, location and actual job description. From what you mentioned, I would start from there.

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Employment / stage management college degrees

« on: May 08, 2006, 12:28 pm »

So there you have it, two completely differing opinions on the same subject. Both legit, both from working Stage Managers.

So much of our business is about personal style and choices - much can be learned from both quadrants. I think knowledge is golden, wherever it comes from. Stay open to growth and continue to learn from every opportunity, however it presents itself.

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The Hardline / Concession Question

« on: Apr 26, 2006, 12:37 am »

Please contact me offline and we will take care of the situation.
Vernon Willet
aka
VSM

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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Calling a HUGE Show... HELP!!!!!

« on: Apr 23, 2006, 12:10 pm »

AMEN to that!
So much of a musical is cued with the Maestro that a conductor monitor (if he/she is not visible) is a must in my book.

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The Hardline / Concession Requests

« on: Apr 18, 2006, 01:22 pm »

It is standard practice to inform any and all prospective employees of all concessions at the time of auditions and/or interviews.

Please always consult the appropriate Business Rep in the Equity office involved. They will give you the facts and not simply opinions.