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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / PEOPLE: Child Actors and Focus Issues

« on: Oct 30, 2015, 09:07 pm »

Hi All,

I'm working on a musical with a child actor who has played this role for many, many performances. She is coming to the end of her contract, and has started to do the role by rote. However, with more performances to go, we are doing everything we can to keep her engaged in the story she is telling. Has anyone had similar issues, and have suggestions on ways we can keep her engaged and focused? It is starting to have a negative impact on her fellow actors and the show as a whole.

So far, we have tried offstage focus techniques, such as mantras, fidget toys, mnemonics, acting games, and more. We also have weekly meetings to discuss what is happening in the show.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Edited to add topic tag- Maribeth

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Introductions / Hello! Finally joining the site!

« on: Jun 25, 2013, 08:21 pm »

Hi everyone!

I've been following the site for awhile, and have even recommended the site as a great reference to students when giving workshops on stage management. I graduated with a degree in technical theatre with a concentration in stage management back in 2008, and have been working professionally as a touring stage manager since then. I'm a member of IATSE, although I'm content with being non-equity for now, as there are plenty of jobs out there for non-union stage managers.

I've just accepted a job as a stage management professor/facilities manager, and immediately came to the site looking for ideas on lesson plans. The students at this school have been without a stage management mentor for several years, and are really in need of some guidance.

I'm looking forward to contributing to the site, and meeting some other professionals!