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Stage Management: Other / Tips for "Ariadne auf Naxos"?
« on: Mar 25, 2007, 09:45 am »
Hello all. I've recently gotten the job of DSM for 'Ariadne auf Naxos' by Strauss and was wondering if anyone here had done it or seen it with any potential tips for me. I was told in my interview that it was a technically challenging show - or was that just an interview myth to judge a reaction?
It's my first opera job so anything helpful will be much appreciated. I've gone over the Opera Tips threads with a fine tooth comb already and it's been extraordinarily helpful. Thank you SMNetwork!
I've got one ASM who'll be in rehearsals with me and was wondering if I should put them on book whilst I take blocking or if I'll be expected to take blocking at all. Also, should I ask for a piano/vocal score only? And will there be anything specific to opera that I should know about before going into rehearsals?
Cheers in advance!
It's my first opera job so anything helpful will be much appreciated. I've gone over the Opera Tips threads with a fine tooth comb already and it's been extraordinarily helpful. Thank you SMNetwork!
I've got one ASM who'll be in rehearsals with me and was wondering if I should put them on book whilst I take blocking or if I'll be expected to take blocking at all. Also, should I ask for a piano/vocal score only? And will there be anything specific to opera that I should know about before going into rehearsals?
Cheers in advance!