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Students and Novice Stage Managers / SM Team Hierarchy

« on: May 15, 2014, 03:00 pm »

Hi all,

As a college Junior I have had a little professional expereince working in outside venues, but have been able to find no answer to my question: What is the hierarchy breakdown of an SM team, between PM, PSM, SM, deputy SM, ASM? Everywhere I look, it has seemed to depend on where you work and what type of show or venue exists. Is there an industry standard??

Best,

KBM

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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Joining a company mid-tour as an ASM.

« on: May 15, 2014, 02:51 pm »

If you're working with another ASM, it wouldn't hurt to sit down with them briefly before a run and ask them what things you need to be aware of in this show, i.e. are there any quick-changes in the wing you're managing, props that need to be caught, a specific traffic pattern. This way a channel is opened up for you to lean the pattern and duties from a professional while having some independence in an authority position along the way.

If you are not, the same could be asked of the stage manager [if there is any time]. What sort of show is it? That would help narrow your inquiries down.

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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Rehearsals: Be quiet!

« on: May 15, 2014, 02:47 pm »

My college has this problem occasionally, with students from outside the major frequently being cast and not quite knowing the rules. Usually, it's just a matter of them learning, or one or two vets being reminded. I find a simple "Can I have quite on the sides please!" usually gets the job done.