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I just saw Noises Off done at my local civic theatre a few weeks ago. You're going to have your work cut out for you for sure, but it can be a fantastic show! I was practically on the floor laughing for most of it!

I'd just say to try to keep a clear head. It will probably be overwhelming, so just take time to step back every once in awhile and breathe.

And have fun!

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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Mentorship Program
« on: Sep 17, 2014, 05:48 pm »
A mentor program would be so cool! I would love to learn from all of the experienced stage managers on here!

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College and Graduate Studies / Re: Best schools for SM.
« on: Sep 17, 2014, 12:52 am »
I am currently going to Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, and I can vouch that we have an excellent theatre program with a SM option that is completely pre-professional. We run everything as close to what it's like in the real world as possible. Our music department is also top notch. You should really check us out!

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Seriously, there is no "professional" standard - you need to make sure the information is there, clear and can be easily found.  You want someone to be able to pick up your script and call it, or pick up the show book and remount the show.  As long as that is covered, you are show the beginnings of being a pro . . . but, here's how my book is laid out.

I buy the larger d-ring which allows you to slip in a cover sheet and a spine label, and make color sheets for those.

I divide each section of my binder with extra wide 8-section dividers (the extra wide stick out past sheet protectors)

I then have a TOC at the front of the book that tells you what goes in each section

This is an example of my current TOC for my script - obviously edit depending on the show

(I also put a label on the divider with this info from the TOC - so you know you are putting the right document in the right place)

Calendar
•   Full Production Calendar (Current on top)
•   SM Calendar
•   Actor Conflict Calendar   
   
Contact Sheet
•   Full Contact Sheet (actors)
•   Full Contact Sheet (SM version)
•   Company List
•   Final Contact Sheet (Closing)
•   Company Info Sheets
o   (at back of section)

Character Scene
•   Final Character/Scene
•   Scene Titles   
•   Run Order for Posting   

Scene x Scene
•   Scene x Scene
•   Scene Timings

Daily Calls
•   Daily Calls  (Current on top)
•   Weekly Schedules
•   All Calls and Schedules are
   in the book from the run.

Production Reports
•   Rehearsal/Production Reports  (Current on top)
•   Production Meeting Minutes
•   At Opening,
   Confirm all are in book

Performance Reports  (Current on top)
•   At Closing, Confirm all are in book

 

Scenic
•   Copies of Storyboards
•   Copies of Mini-ground Plans
•   Full Size ground plan (Closing)
•   Pictures (as needed)   
   
Costumes
•   Renderings
•   Rehearsal Costume Request
•   Item List
•   Quick Change Plot
•   Dressing Room Assignments
•   Copies of Wardrobe Run Sheets (At closing)

Props
•   Final Prop List
•   Prop Pre-Set
•   Pictures (as needed)
•   Prop Research
•   Manuals / Instructions

Sound
•   Sound Plot
•   Mic Plots / Mic Notes
•   Copy of Recordings
   (as needed on CD)

LX
•   Cue List
•   Cue Light Plot (on Map)
•   Cue Light Labeling (Diagram)
•   LX Plot       

Fight
•   Copies of Fight Notation
•   Fight Notes
•   Weapons Notes
•   Blood Tracking

Dance/Choreographer
•   Copies of Dance Notation
•   Dance Music
•   Dance Music (On CDS)
•   Understudy / Outage Plans

 
Music / Score
•   Music List
•   Sheet Music (as needed)

Orchestra
•   Orchestra Info

EFX
•   EFX Cues
•   EFX Safety Concerns
•   EFX Blocking
•   Fire Tracking
•   Flying
•   Projection Tracking
•   Projection Images
      
Vocal Work
•   Pronunciation Sheet
•   Vocal Notes

Script
•   Clean Copy of Calling Script (Closing) – Room allowing
•   Clean Copy of Blocking Script (Closing) – Room allowing

Old Script Pages / Cut Pages
•   Old Pages (at back of script)
•   Master Cut List (at back of script)
•   Daily Cut Lists (at back of script)   
   
Run Book
•   At closing, clean copy of run book.
•   Spike Chart
•   Top of Show Preset
•   Preset and Post Show Duties
•   All Run of Show Related Paperwork
•   Emergency Procedures
   
AEA Info / Call Board Postings
•   Copy of Ballots
•   Copy of Election Results
•   Equity Correspondence
•   Postings put on Call Board

 
Correspondence
•   Copies of all Correspondence
•   Call Board Postings
•   Late Notices

Notes from the Director
•   Copies of Notes from the Director

Misc
•   Birthday List
•   Producing Information
•   Distribution (rehearsal hall)
•   Distribution (E-mail)
•   Daily Checklist
•   Copy of the Program

Emergency Info
•          Evacuation Form
•          Emergency Policies
•          Show Stop Speech

This may seem a bit extreme, but is there any way you could give a description of what all of these documents are? Some of them are self-explanatory, but the majority I have never heard of.

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Introductions / New & A Student at Ball State University
« on: Sep 16, 2014, 01:37 pm »
Hi!

I am a freshman student SM at Ball State University in Indiana. I have stage management and directing experience from high school, and am getting into bigger, more professional stuff now in college. I'm excited to really get into this world!

My name is Taylor, and I'm ready to learn!

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