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The Hardline / Re: Joining Equity

« on: Jun 10, 2008, 09:24 pm »

Thanks all.  I've been so busy with the first week of rehearsal I just had time to check for replies.  I've done most of the things suggested, so I guess I'm not too far off track.   My memories of my early theater career as a PA are coming back, and I've slipped back into the "professional" groove.  How nice it is to have PAs to do things for me (as opposed by the community theater I used to work at where I didn't have much back up, or being the PA myself) 

I didn't see anything about a straight six in the contract.  Is it possible that "straight sixes" are not an option in our contract?

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / ASMS: ASM/PA duties

« on: May 27, 2008, 09:36 pm »

(A few minutes after posting this, I found a similar thread from a couple months ago.  I'll read all those posts, but any new insight since then would be welcome as well.)

Hello folks.  Just looking for a little guidance.  I am starting my first "professional" sm gig next week.  On this production I will have two paid, non-union ASM/PA's.  I want to be clear with them what their responsibilities are.  Problem is, I'm not entirely sure myself.  In the "non-professional" theater I have been working, ASM's are volunteers and not necessarily around a lot, and I didn't really rely on them for anything.  If they could help me, great, but I didn't count on it.  In my upcoming intense 2 week rehearsal period I will have to rely on my ASM's since I can't be everywhere and do everything myself.  My first job out of college was as a PA at an Equity theater, but it was more years ago than I want to post publicly, and I really don't remember what I did besides be on book, sweep that stage and make coffee.  I know I did more than that 9 hours a day?  

Long story short, does anyone have, or know of a nice comprehensive list of ASM/PA duties I can refer to?  Or just some seasoned advice?  Thanks.

Christine

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The Hardline / Re: Joining Equity

« on: May 27, 2008, 08:12 pm »

I'll do that.  I looked it over at the Equity web site, but my producer is going to give me a hard copy as well. Thanks.

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The Hardline / Joining Equity

« on: Apr 21, 2008, 10:07 pm »

Hello folks.  I have been stage managing on a "amateur" basis (non-equity community theater, only pay being a stipend that amounts to beer and gas money) for several years.  I have recently been offered my first Equity contract, to go into effect in about 3 weeks (when my current show closes).  I am very excited and very nervous.  Years ago, straight out of college, I was a non-Equity PA in a LORT B theater, but my memories of those days are fuzzy. I have an idea of what kind of prep I have to do with the script before hand, but want to know what I will face on Day 1 of rehearsal. I will be working for a small professional dinner theater, and our show for the season (June - October) will be Greater Tuna.