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The Hardline / Ensemble Studio Theatre in NYC
« on: Jul 14, 2008, 02:48 pm »
Out of curiosity, does anyone know what contract they work under?
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Employment / Listing readings on a resume
« on: Jun 08, 2008, 10:46 pm »
How and where do you do this? I'm still fairly new to NY and as such feel that it's important to list all of the companies, directors, etc that I've worked with since I've been here. Currently my resume is set up under the following headings, but I'm not sure where readings fall into this or if I just not it with the show.
Headings:
NY Stage Management
Regional Stage Management
Related Technical Experience
I was thinking of adding a NY Readings/Workshops categories, but that seems like a bit much.
Thoughts would be much appreciated!
Headings:
NY Stage Management
Regional Stage Management
Related Technical Experience
I was thinking of adding a NY Readings/Workshops categories, but that seems like a bit much.
Thoughts would be much appreciated!
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The Hardline / Housing Notices on AEA Website?
« on: May 31, 2008, 01:28 pm »
An actor that I was working with today told me that he once stumbles across an online version of the housing board that you find at the AEA offices.
Does anyone know how to get to this if it's true?
Does anyone know how to get to this if it's true?
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The Hardline / Need a doctor in NYC
« on: Jan 13, 2008, 07:37 pm »
Not sure if this is quite the right spot for this, but:
I find myself quite sick and living here in NYC without a doctor nearby. My primary care is in Phila and if I do not improve in the next 24 hrs would be in need of a doctor. I have my healthcare through Equity.
Can anyone in NY make a recommendation, please? Someone had suggested the Hirshfeld clinic, but I don't think I qualify as underinsured?
I find myself quite sick and living here in NYC without a doctor nearby. My primary care is in Phila and if I do not improve in the next 24 hrs would be in need of a doctor. I have my healthcare through Equity.
Can anyone in NY make a recommendation, please? Someone had suggested the Hirshfeld clinic, but I don't think I qualify as underinsured?
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Employment / Stageplays Theatre
« on: Jul 30, 2007, 11:30 am »
They're in NY. Has anyone worked for them, heard about them, etc?
What's the scoop!
What's the scoop!
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The Hardline / 'showcase favored nations'
« on: Jun 29, 2007, 05:27 pm »
Has anyone heard of this agreement, or something similar?
Which rulebook would it reference?
Which rulebook would it reference?
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The Hardline / AEA Secret Ballot
« on: May 21, 2007, 11:53 pm »
Silly question, I should know the answer and I can't find it in the handbook.
Does an AEA secret ballot need to be unanimous? This is in regards to the first meeting votes on meal breaks and straight 6's on an SPT contract.
I've never had a non-unanimous response before!
Does an AEA secret ballot need to be unanimous? This is in regards to the first meeting votes on meal breaks and straight 6's on an SPT contract.
I've never had a non-unanimous response before!
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The Hardline / Snow Day=Cancelled Rehearsal
« on: Feb 13, 2007, 02:41 pm »
We got some snow here in Ohio, and while I am super-excited (!!!!) it means that we've cancelled our second rehearsal in 2 weeks.
Our normal day off is Friday and an actor brought up the idea of changing our day off this week to make up for the lost day.
I can't find anything in the handbook (SPT) about making up a cancelled rehearsal, only that you need a week to officially change the day off. I sort of think this is a grey area issue, we wouldn't be altering our rehearsal schedule for the duration, just this week and it would be by a unanimous vote if we took it that far.
The other factor is this is that the composer is coming to work with us this week and we'll be losing a day with him.
Anyone have a similar experience? What did you do?
Our normal day off is Friday and an actor brought up the idea of changing our day off this week to make up for the lost day.
I can't find anything in the handbook (SPT) about making up a cancelled rehearsal, only that you need a week to officially change the day off. I sort of think this is a grey area issue, we wouldn't be altering our rehearsal schedule for the duration, just this week and it would be by a unanimous vote if we took it that far.
The other factor is this is that the composer is coming to work with us this week and we'll be losing a day with him.
Anyone have a similar experience? What did you do?
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The Hardline / Another Fitting Question
« on: Jan 31, 2007, 05:58 pm »
What do you normally do when you are an evening rehearsal (we always rehearse 6-11PM) but the designer wants to do a 10AM or afternoon fitting?
The only thing I can find is about the maximum hours for fittings and that they must me consecutive to or during the rehearsal.
Normally I approach the actor privately and explain that this is when the designer has asked for the fitting, it will give them the maximum amount of time afterwards to work on the costume, etc and would they be amenable to that?
I've only had it be an issue one, and that was because of the actor's day job, but technically it is a violation.
The only thing I can find is about the maximum hours for fittings and that they must me consecutive to or during the rehearsal.
Normally I approach the actor privately and explain that this is when the designer has asked for the fitting, it will give them the maximum amount of time afterwards to work on the costume, etc and would they be amenable to that?
I've only had it be an issue one, and that was because of the actor's day job, but technically it is a violation.
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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / JOB DESCRIPTION: Who runs your production meetings?
« on: Jan 05, 2007, 11:54 pm »
I've always had a production manager or 'director of production' run them but it seems that with no communication to me about this, I am now expected to do so. And if that is the case, am I responsible for asking the production management questions?
So I was just wondering what everyone else is used to.
So I was just wondering what everyone else is used to.
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Tools of the Trade / Headset Headaches?
« on: Dec 18, 2006, 12:52 pm »
Here's a strange occurance, that I've noticed is a trend with me. Anyone else?
About this time (3 weeks) into a run, I've noticed that about midway through a show, I get a very bad headache and earache on my headset ear. I switch it up, but that is always awkward because my light board, sound cue-ing system (grr...that's a whole different post) and house light remote are all there, so it makes things very cluttered and I knock my wires around alot. Plus it's just a whole lot more comfortable on the other side.
Has anyone else ever experienced this?
About this time (3 weeks) into a run, I've noticed that about midway through a show, I get a very bad headache and earache on my headset ear. I switch it up, but that is always awkward because my light board, sound cue-ing system (grr...that's a whole different post) and house light remote are all there, so it makes things very cluttered and I knock my wires around alot. Plus it's just a whole lot more comfortable on the other side.
Has anyone else ever experienced this?
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Employment / Part-Time Work
« on: Oct 05, 2006, 05:25 pm »
I'm biting the bullet, and after some fairly major financial mishaps narrowly avoided thanks to help from my parents, I am going to start looking for a part-time job to supplement my income.
For those that SM and work part-time, what companies have you found to be understanding about scheduling and such? I hate the idea of working for a big corporation, but I'm looking at Cingular (my cell company), Starbucks (for the early morning hours) and Trader Joe's (because I like it there).
Any suggestions?
For those that SM and work part-time, what companies have you found to be understanding about scheduling and such? I hate the idea of working for a big corporation, but I'm looking at Cingular (my cell company), Starbucks (for the early morning hours) and Trader Joe's (because I like it there).
Any suggestions?
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The Hardline / Light Board Pay
« on: Sep 18, 2006, 01:35 pm »
I'm the PSM at an SPT 6 and I am a little confused about something:
I am running lights for all performances and I was under the impression that I was getting paid for it. My rider said so, the handbook says that I am not required to, yet I was just told when I asked about it that it is part of my PSM duties and I won't be getting paid.
Now, am I wrong or is this wrong? I'm confused by this.
M
I am running lights for all performances and I was under the impression that I was getting paid for it. My rider said so, the handbook says that I am not required to, yet I was just told when I asked about it that it is part of my PSM duties and I won't be getting paid.
Now, am I wrong or is this wrong? I'm confused by this.
M
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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / JOB DESCRIPTION: Who's Job???
« on: Sep 14, 2006, 12:00 am »
Sorry, but this one's going to be a little whiney. I've had a bad day/week/month and I need to get some of it out:
Tonight during a 10 minute break my ASM took it upon himself (as I feel that he should) to begin to set up for the next act. I was doing something personal at my table and an actor made the comment "You know, you're the first SM I've ever seen who just sits there and lets their assistant do all the work." He then (as people do when they've said something moderately insulting) proceeded to say "Don't take it personally, I was just making an observation."
Well I did take it personally. He just made an unsolicited comment, in front of the whole room, about how he thinks I do not do my job properly.
So I casually said to him "Well Kyle (ASM) just redid his paperwork and wants to check everything out himself." Kyle then said "I need to learn to do this and if she's not going to help with intermission, I don't want her helping now." Which is not to say that 5 minutes or so into his working I don't say "What would you like me to do?" or I don't just help out and say "I did this and this and this."
{I should note that I am friendly with this actor and it was not that his comment was out of context, just that I found it innapropriate. Also, this is this particular ASM's first time running a show by himself and I feel that it's very important for him to learn the process of tracking and creating paperwork that he can use. We talk frequently about it methods, and the like.}
The actor then proceeded to again say he didn't mean anything personal, and I said to him, "Well, I'm sorry, but I do take it personally." End of conversation and we are fine, the actor and I.
Here's the thing: I called my friend whom I ASMed with for an entire year and I said to her "When we did scene shifts did X or Y (our resident SMs there) just get up and start helping?" She said "Um, never. Not unless I'm really behind and say so and ask for help. It's not their job and I don't expect it."
And neither do I. I've never had a stage manager help me unless we are short on time for a big shift in the context of rehearsal. Obviously an SM would help move a table or boat or whatever b/c that's too much for one person to do themself, but as an ASM, scene shifts were my responsibility and mine alone. If I said "I would like help for this," they were glad to, but it never came without a request for it.
I realise that every situation is different, but it brings up a question that I've never questioned before.
So I'm just curious: How involved are you with your ASM's duties during rehearsal?
Tonight during a 10 minute break my ASM took it upon himself (as I feel that he should) to begin to set up for the next act. I was doing something personal at my table and an actor made the comment "You know, you're the first SM I've ever seen who just sits there and lets their assistant do all the work." He then (as people do when they've said something moderately insulting) proceeded to say "Don't take it personally, I was just making an observation."
Well I did take it personally. He just made an unsolicited comment, in front of the whole room, about how he thinks I do not do my job properly.
So I casually said to him "Well Kyle (ASM) just redid his paperwork and wants to check everything out himself." Kyle then said "I need to learn to do this and if she's not going to help with intermission, I don't want her helping now." Which is not to say that 5 minutes or so into his working I don't say "What would you like me to do?" or I don't just help out and say "I did this and this and this."
{I should note that I am friendly with this actor and it was not that his comment was out of context, just that I found it innapropriate. Also, this is this particular ASM's first time running a show by himself and I feel that it's very important for him to learn the process of tracking and creating paperwork that he can use. We talk frequently about it methods, and the like.}
The actor then proceeded to again say he didn't mean anything personal, and I said to him, "Well, I'm sorry, but I do take it personally." End of conversation and we are fine, the actor and I.
Here's the thing: I called my friend whom I ASMed with for an entire year and I said to her "When we did scene shifts did X or Y (our resident SMs there) just get up and start helping?" She said "Um, never. Not unless I'm really behind and say so and ask for help. It's not their job and I don't expect it."
And neither do I. I've never had a stage manager help me unless we are short on time for a big shift in the context of rehearsal. Obviously an SM would help move a table or boat or whatever b/c that's too much for one person to do themself, but as an ASM, scene shifts were my responsibility and mine alone. If I said "I would like help for this," they were glad to, but it never came without a request for it.
I realise that every situation is different, but it brings up a question that I've never questioned before.
So I'm just curious: How involved are you with your ASM's duties during rehearsal?
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SMNetwork Archives / Spike Tape Problems
« on: Feb 20, 2006, 04:59 pm »
Hey all.
I'm having a problem keeping spike marks on my carpeted set. My ASM and I have tried stapling it through the carpet into the deck but they keep coming up, and it's usually during a scene despite the fact that they are checked daily and maintained nearly as frequently.
My last resort is to draw them on with sharpie, but I'l like to not permanently scar the carpet, it's quite nice and possibly re-useable.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Marcie
I'm having a problem keeping spike marks on my carpeted set. My ASM and I have tried stapling it through the carpet into the deck but they keep coming up, and it's usually during a scene despite the fact that they are checked daily and maintained nearly as frequently.
My last resort is to draw them on with sharpie, but I'l like to not permanently scar the carpet, it's quite nice and possibly re-useable.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Marcie