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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Balancing humor and seriousness as a university stage manager
« on: Oct 26, 2015, 10:54 pm »
I think it's definitely important to have a little bit of distance from the cast. Being too close to the cast while in your position as a stage manager can set you up for people disregarding what you say and not taking you seriously. Although it's not enjoyable to have a "dictator" stage manager, the job needs to come before the social aspect of it. Sure, there will be many times where you can joke around, but make sure you have the respect of the cast so that cooperation occurs during rehearsal and the shows. It's integral for you to have the respect from the cast, but also get along well with them.