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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: Artificial hay help!!!

« on: May 28, 2013, 09:16 am »

Those are both good suggestions, thanks! We ended up finding Avery Killerweed Blinds, bundles of fake straw made from a material like raffia, that hunters use for camouflage. The solution was much harder to find than we expected, though, so I appreciate your ideas! Thank you!

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / SCENERY: Artificial hay help!!!

« on: May 24, 2013, 11:44 pm »

Hi! I am currently working on EgoPo Classic Theater's production, "Uncle Tom's Cabin”, in Philadelphia. We are looking for a large amount of artificial straw hay that can be used to cover the stage for our show (approximately 26'x21' wide). Does anyone know of a reliable place where we could have some luck at finding this elusive item? We’ve tried various websites online and made several phone and email contacts, but no luck yet.

Please let me know if you have any suggestions or ideas. Our show previews this coming Wednesday night, May 29th, and opens Friday night, so we are on a bit of a time crunch, but are willing to do whatever we can find the artificial hay and complete our set.

Much thanks, everyone!

Edited to add topic tag- Maribeth

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Introductions / Re: Hi there! Let’s see how this “posting” works...

« on: May 08, 2013, 04:27 pm »

I definitely will, thank you all!

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: PROFESSIONALISM: Personal reasons NOT to do a show?

« on: May 08, 2013, 04:24 pm »

I agree with everyone, that it is a very personal decision that needs to be carefully considered before production begins.

Growing up Catholic and now being Christian (albeit a “liberal" one), I actually enjoy being a part of productions that aren’t necessarily what I believe. Unless it’s something that is strongly against my morals (rape, homophobia, issues like that), I have no problem getting a chance to see something from another side. It gives me the opportunity to take a new look at something I might never have otherwise, and question and reflect on what I already thought. It could serve to help strengthen my beliefs or give me a chance to grow and make a positive personal change. Some people may not like it or be open to it, but as long as others respect my beliefs, too, I welcome it!

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Introductions / Hi there! Let’s see how this “posting” works...

« on: May 03, 2013, 05:45 pm »

Hi everyone! My name is Heather, I’m a junior/soon to be senior at Rowan University in South Jersey. I’m a Theatre Design/Tech major with an Honors Concentration and a member of the Rho Nu chapter of Alpha Psi Omega (National Theatre Honor Society, for those who might not know). I have experience in almost every aspect of theatre performance and production, but stage managing and scenic design (especially painting) are my favorites. I’ve worked on a number of productions at Rowan, as well as the Luna Theater Company and EgoPo Classic Theater in Philadelphia. A fellow stage manager told me about this site, and I’m excited to start reading and learning as much as I can!