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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: REHEARSALS: Taking-Over During Rehearsals

« on: Jul 21, 2011, 11:54 pm »

I’d caution against assuming the director is “difficult” just because the SM left the show.  They may have had their own personal reasons for leaving.  If you have worked with the director before and characterize her as difficult yourself, I guess that’s another story.  But it’s often the case that different personalities just mesh better than others. 

   I have SM'd this show for this particular director before and I'm also stage managed a show he was in.  It's a really small community around here! I found out tonight he is also in the show so this will be a whole new experience for me! Thanks so much for the links back to those threads! I will put all of the advice to good use!

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: Re: ESCRIPTS: Post your requests for electronic scripts here!

« on: Jul 20, 2011, 12:38 am »

 Does anyone have a copy of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum? Please let me know! Thanks!

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / REHEARSALS: Taking-Over During Rehearsals

« on: Jul 20, 2011, 12:19 am »

   This is the first time I've been in this situation and it makes me nervous! An SM of a local community show dropped out and the director found out I was still in town and asked if I would replace her. Not thinking this through I was enthusiastic about stepping in.  I didn't fully think about having only 2 weeks to prep for and put on a show. I have been SM on this show with this director in the past and I still have my old prompt book so I'm hoping he's kept much of the blocking the same.

  Has anyone been in this situation before? Any tips to deal with using another persons notes and a difficult director? I'm assuming that last part is why the former SM left 2 weeks before opening. I'm just thankful it's only running for 1 weekend during a local festival! I'm also concerned about building a relationship with these actors/techs since I haven't been with them through the whole process. Any tips would be appreciated!