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Introductions / Re: Hi All
« on: Apr 04, 2013, 03:51 pm »
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College and Graduate Studies / Re: Need Help Narrowing Down!
« on: Apr 17, 2012, 09:59 pm »
from your list of "wants" in a program, i think i can narrow down your list for you:
Rutgers (MGSA)
Rutgers (MGSA)
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College and Graduate Studies / Re: Decision: Emerson vs. Mason Gross
« on: Apr 17, 2012, 09:57 pm »
@joster13,
i, also, would love to talk to you about MGSA as an undergrad!
as amie said, the program is undergoing a lot of changes in its near future. i think they are not as scary as that sounds, and i might be able to give you an idea of how the program works as-is. there's a lot of great work going on here.
as for my decision process: MGSA offered for me a type of theatre that was different, i think, from a lot of programs out there. the students here all all serious about their work & specialties (everything is student created), and have a passion for creating a high quality production. the program has faculty and alumni working at respectable places in the area (& regional). the location is also key for making connections and finding internships (for a $15 round trip ticket, i am in NYC almost every week).
feel free to message me with any questions, or to talk.
i, also, would love to talk to you about MGSA as an undergrad!
as amie said, the program is undergoing a lot of changes in its near future. i think they are not as scary as that sounds, and i might be able to give you an idea of how the program works as-is. there's a lot of great work going on here.
as for my decision process: MGSA offered for me a type of theatre that was different, i think, from a lot of programs out there. the students here all all serious about their work & specialties (everything is student created), and have a passion for creating a high quality production. the program has faculty and alumni working at respectable places in the area (& regional). the location is also key for making connections and finding internships (for a $15 round trip ticket, i am in NYC almost every week).
feel free to message me with any questions, or to talk.
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College and Graduate Studies / Re: Decision: Emerson vs. Mason Gross
« on: May 03, 2011, 08:14 am »
thanks for the feedback! i actually decided on Mason Gross this week. the location thing was definitely a factor, and i am crossing my fingers that i've made the right choice!
thank you! be well!
ejb
thank you! be well!
ejb
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Students and Novice Stage Managers / Re: Student SM Challenge #12+1: The old switcheroo
« on: Apr 04, 2011, 08:16 am »
what a good, practical question for hs stage managers...it happens.
i would add an annoucement into the preshow speech about the understudy change, so that the actor could carry a script (in a nice, unobtrusive black binder, of course) while performing and it would be relatively forgiveable. this way, instead of struggling with the lines, we could focus on running movement and major cues before the show. and, of course, a lot of attention would have to be given to specific blocking. after running through blocking and props and such, i would tell the new actor "relax, have fun, go with it". i think it would be really important for the actor to feed off the energy of the other performers in order to present an honest performance, not riddled with awkwardness and nervousness.
and then, after opening night, that's a different story.
i would add an annoucement into the preshow speech about the understudy change, so that the actor could carry a script (in a nice, unobtrusive black binder, of course) while performing and it would be relatively forgiveable. this way, instead of struggling with the lines, we could focus on running movement and major cues before the show. and, of course, a lot of attention would have to be given to specific blocking. after running through blocking and props and such, i would tell the new actor "relax, have fun, go with it". i think it would be really important for the actor to feed off the energy of the other performers in order to present an honest performance, not riddled with awkwardness and nervousness.
and then, after opening night, that's a different story.
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College and Graduate Studies / Decision: Emerson vs. Mason Gross
« on: Mar 22, 2011, 05:31 pm »
hi, guys. i would love to get some stage managers' advice on the latest decision life has presented...a college decision.
i am accepted into the BFA Stage Management program at both Mason Gross School of the Arts @ Rutgers & Emerson. i seem to be equally impressed with both programs, at this point, but maybe in different ways. does anybody have any thoughts on the two schools?
also - i should mention - distance, financial aid, etc. aren't really big factors for me right now. i'm really just looking for a great program that will equip me with exceptional skills & provide opportunity for internships, etc.
thanks, in advanced, for any thoughts.
ejb
i am accepted into the BFA Stage Management program at both Mason Gross School of the Arts @ Rutgers & Emerson. i seem to be equally impressed with both programs, at this point, but maybe in different ways. does anybody have any thoughts on the two schools?
also - i should mention - distance, financial aid, etc. aren't really big factors for me right now. i'm really just looking for a great program that will equip me with exceptional skills & provide opportunity for internships, etc.
thanks, in advanced, for any thoughts.
ejb
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