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College and Graduate Studies / undergrad programs
« on: Apr 23, 2006, 12:34 pm »
It was great meeting you too! Have fun with the rest of the year. I'm going to hopefully head over to Brandeis to see Bacchae next weekend.
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College and Graduate Studies / In search of a (good) undergrad program
« on: Apr 22, 2006, 07:45 pm »
As I posted in another thread:
I'm actually a senior in HS this year, and recently decided upon Brandeis University (after being accepted at BU as well). The difference being that Brandeis is Liberal Arts style (BA) and BU offers Conservatory training (BF). For me having the strong liberal arts basis on top of a superb theater program was the catch for Brandeis.l For the Brandeis stage management program, they have undergraduates the all of the stage management for the Brandeis Theatre Company, which is their resident theatre company comprised of actors and designers that are getting their masters at Brandeis, as well as faculty and professional directors, and they really emphasize that all stage management students gain a lot of experience in undergrad. They also have a ton of student theatre groups on campus. I would say check out Brandeis. There are also some current Brandeis stage managers on this site, and hopefully they'll see this topic. Good luck!
I'm actually a senior in HS this year, and recently decided upon Brandeis University (after being accepted at BU as well). The difference being that Brandeis is Liberal Arts style (BA) and BU offers Conservatory training (BF). For me having the strong liberal arts basis on top of a superb theater program was the catch for Brandeis.l For the Brandeis stage management program, they have undergraduates the all of the stage management for the Brandeis Theatre Company, which is their resident theatre company comprised of actors and designers that are getting their masters at Brandeis, as well as faculty and professional directors, and they really emphasize that all stage management students gain a lot of experience in undergrad. They also have a ton of student theatre groups on campus. I would say check out Brandeis. There are also some current Brandeis stage managers on this site, and hopefully they'll see this topic. Good luck!
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Calling a HUGE Show... HELP!!!!!
« on: Apr 22, 2006, 07:43 pm »
One thing that I've gotten used to, as I'm also a musician and studying conducting, is to give gestures with my hands as well as the verbal cues, just as if I were giving cues to a music ensemble. The last show I did, which was a musical, worked out great since the conductor could see me (because of where the pit was facing and where it was located) and we'd watch eachother for cutting songs and cutting transition music, amounting for perfect light changes with the music. So, if possible, it may be helpful to get a video feed of the conductor.
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College and Graduate Studies / undergrad programs
« on: Apr 22, 2006, 07:40 pm »
I'm actually a senior in HS this year, and recently decided upon Brandeis University (after being accepted at BU as well). The difference being that Brandeis is Liberal Arts style and BU offers Conservatory training. For me having the strong liberal arts basis on top of a top notch theater program was the catch for Brandeis.l For the Brandeis stage management program, they have undergraduates the all of the stage management for the Brandeis Theatre Company, which is their resident theatre company comprised of actors and designers that are getting their masters at Brandeis, as well as faculty and professional directors, and they really emphasize that all stage management students gain a lot of experience in undergrad. They also have a ton of student theatre groups on campus. I would say check out Brandeis. There are also some current Brandeis stage managers on this site, and hopefully they'll see this topic. Good luck!
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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / respect
« on: Mar 04, 2006, 01:51 pm »
Hi. I've experienced some respect issues as well with shows I've stage managed (at my high school). Living in an area where most kids are very spoiled and are used to getting their way, they have a hard time warming up to me, as I'm rather strict when I SM. The thing I've come to realize is that at the beginning I have to be the bad guy, but sooner or later, the actors get used to the new way of operating, and we're all best friends by the end. Hope that helps.~n
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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Dealing with stress
« on: Mar 04, 2006, 01:45 pm »
Hi. I've found myself in similar situations, while only being a senior in h.s. This past fall, I did the stupidest thing I've ever done, and was the SM and Publicity Manager for one show that went up in October at my school, Produced one that went up in November at MIT, and was ASM/Props/In the pit for one in December at Harvard, oh yea, and I was the SM of a show that started rehearsals in November also. I'm glad I did something so stupid now instead of later...as at least I've realized what I can and can't handle.
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