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SMNetwork Archives / hiya!

« on: Oct 22, 2007, 08:46 pm »

My name is Darek N. Lane and I am a second year grad student at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI, my emphasis being in Stage Management. I work as a PSM (ASM for tech only for 2 shows) at the Hilberry Theatre, a repertoy company that does 6 shows a year, 3 in rep at a time. I'm also the undergrad stage management mentor in the program, which has taught me more than I ever thought it could. I do about 2 shows a school year, go to classes, and am also working on the senior showcase, even though I'm not a senior yet. I'm originally from MI and once I graduate hope to get out of here. This state is messed up. Right now I'm working on The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), mentoring an Undergrad doing Uncommon Women, mentoring an Undergrad doing Hatful of rain, ASMing The Lusty and Comical History of Tom Jones (now in tech), and ASMing Biloxi Blues (in rehearsal). Lots of balls in the air, but I love it.

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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: 8 rehearsals 'til tech week and i can't sleep

« on: Nov 12, 2006, 06:04 pm »

I've had problems with this as well. When I use to work as a TD for a performance center that I lived across the street from I would wake at 4am sure that there was a presentation later that day and I hadn't even looked at what we had in terms of lights and was there a mic even patched, did the wireless mics have batteries in them, etc. I was so sure of this that I would actually get dressed and walk out the door until I realized that the presentation I was thinking of wasn't for another week. Eventually, I got comfortable and was able to sleep through the night. It does get better the more you do this. Opening night is always a little nerving. I learned that there is a fine line between worrying and being prepared. If you're prepared things will likely go smooth (life is unpredictable) and all you will need to do is believe in yourself. If you worry not only will you lose sleep but chances are that you were too busy worrying to remember a couple of important things. If you're still having trouble as you go on in stage management, I do suggest to exercise where you slowly say goodnight to your body starting with your feet and working up or popping in Enya with some aromatherapy candles and maybe doing the exercise.

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The Hardline / Re: National Touring with Equity

« on: Oct 25, 2006, 10:21 pm »

Okay, I did find exactly what you were talking about with the Production Contract. It took me a little bit. Still, picking a touring SM's brain could be fun! Thanks for the help.

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The Hardline / Re: National Touring with Equity

« on: Oct 24, 2006, 03:06 pm »

I did and found a bit of info. I'm looking more for what are the exact repsonsiblities of a stage manager touring and if it differs from stage managing a non-touring show. For example, I know equity stage managers are not allowed to distribute checks but on a touring production would that rule still apply. Things like that. Thanks for the info.

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The Hardline / National Touring with Equity

« on: Oct 23, 2006, 01:34 pm »

I'm doing research on National Touring with Equity for a grad class and was wondering if anyone had an sources I could go to. I've been to the AEA website and was able tog et a little info but need much more. I need guidelines for national touring with equity and contract information. Please relpy if you can help.