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Self-Promotion / Re: Disney's Jungle Book
« on: Jul 08, 2013, 07:24 am »
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The Hardline / Re: Actors/Directors: Taking Photos in Rehearsal-A Disturbing Trend...or Not...?
« on: Jul 07, 2013, 11:48 pm »
Having not done an equity show in a few years, I'm not up to date on the contract language regarding social media.
All shows that I've worked on recently have had strict language about posting photos (and words) regarding company activity on social media.
Could most of this be solved by adding such a clause to people's contracts?
All shows that I've worked on recently have had strict language about posting photos (and words) regarding company activity on social media.
Could most of this be solved by adding such a clause to people's contracts?
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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: REHEARSALS: Fight Notation
« on: Jun 29, 2013, 11:57 am »
I wold take separate, very detailed notation for each fight sequence.
Then in your book, include highlights/important info in your blocking.
Then in your book, include highlights/important info in your blocking.
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Tools of the Trade / Re: Tape-out on Carpet
« on: Jun 24, 2013, 11:53 pm »
Can you use a roll out carpet or tarp of your own that you lay on top of their carpet?
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Employment / Re: Listing profanity on your resume.....
« on: Jun 24, 2013, 08:21 am »
That's a good choice. I bet you get some interesting questions at your next job interview. 
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Employment / Re: When the job doesn't live up to your expectations...
« on: Jun 21, 2013, 11:07 pm »
I think it's good to get it off your chest sometimes.
I also think before you quit, have a conversation with your boss about the expectations you had/have and see if there are new ways to challenge you and shift some of your responsibility. I recommend you brainstorm about how you would like things to change and present some ideas to him/her.
If his/her answer is no, then you know what you have to do.
Good luck!!
P.S. Sometimes work is work. Even "dream jobs" can be downright painful at times. Sometimes you need to weigh the costs and the benefits. Personal life (boyfriend) vs. work life (boredom). Which is more important to you now.
I also think before you quit, have a conversation with your boss about the expectations you had/have and see if there are new ways to challenge you and shift some of your responsibility. I recommend you brainstorm about how you would like things to change and present some ideas to him/her.
If his/her answer is no, then you know what you have to do.
Good luck!!
P.S. Sometimes work is work. Even "dream jobs" can be downright painful at times. Sometimes you need to weigh the costs and the benefits. Personal life (boyfriend) vs. work life (boredom). Which is more important to you now.
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Employment / Re: Listing profanity on your resume.....
« on: Jun 20, 2013, 09:00 am »
I would probably leave it in. It's the title of the play- the playwright's words not yours. Actually, I'd list it however it was listed on the poster.
Obviously you are referring to the "Stupid F*cking Bird" play that you are currently doing. The f-word is a touchy one for some people, but if your company got away with advertising as such in a newspaper and on posters, go for it. If they edited it, then maybe you should too.
Out of curiosity would anyone consider changing the name "Damn Yankees" on their resume?
Obviously you are referring to the "Stupid F*cking Bird" play that you are currently doing. The f-word is a touchy one for some people, but if your company got away with advertising as such in a newspaper and on posters, go for it. If they edited it, then maybe you should too.
Out of curiosity would anyone consider changing the name "Damn Yankees" on their resume?
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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: Acting maintenance notes in the Performance Report
« on: Jun 19, 2013, 10:57 pm »
BUT - it wholly depends on the actor, the show, the director, the power I am given to maintain the show (Sometimes, as SM, I defer to a resident director to maintain the show.)
In the case of a resident director, I would discuss any performer related notes with them directly before reporting, as well as take their input with what to include. If they have called a rehearsal for the following day to fix something, (acting or technical), I will note that in the report.
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The Green Room / Re: Forwarding previous information in emails
« on: Jun 18, 2013, 12:44 pm »
I usually edit or delete the messages below. This can include content not suitable for forwarding and/or the email addresses of the people who sent it.
I also try to streamline for reading purposes and delete extra line breaks or formatting extras.
I know too many people who blindly forwarded the wrong thing to the wrong person this way.
I also try to streamline for reading purposes and delete extra line breaks or formatting extras.
I know too many people who blindly forwarded the wrong thing to the wrong person this way.
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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: Acting maintenance notes in the Performance Report
« on: Jun 17, 2013, 08:39 am »if you put acting notes in there, you better be putting your own calling notes in there, along with every other crew note . . . fair is fair.
(Again, I disagree with acting notes in the report)
Once, I had the gift shop manager go up to an actor and talk to him about a missed entrance (which I do put in the reports) - and the actor went basaltic. Every since then I have been soooo careful what I put in the report, and how to wrangle in who gets the report - but I have done shows where my report goes out to 300 people (producers, assistants, designers, associated designers, etc, etc, etc.)
Agreed, I DO put my calling notes and crew notes in the report. And I make sure to put in any fixes that we used as well.
That being said, I agree that judgment needs to be used for any notes included and how it is included.
Even with the best intentions and utmost control of recipient lists, you cannot control other people's behavior. I hope someone spoke to that gift shop manager about how to handle information and the privilege of being included in a report.
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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: Acting maintenance notes in the Performance Report
« on: Jun 16, 2013, 02:03 am »
I agree that actor notes should not go into the performance report. Performance reports are very public and can be brought into legal discussions (insurance, etc). We need to be careful how we write EVERYTHING that goes into the report and imagine someone with no theatre experience is reading it.
That's why we put follow-ups to tech related issues into the reports. That's why we don't include simple/artistic actor notes in the report.
I do however put actor related notes that affect the show significantly-- missed/late entrances, anything that might be injury related. But nothing about "intention/ emotion/ line delivery."
That being said, if something goes particularly well one night, I will comment on it. Big laugh, good audition reaction, etc.
I am very conscious to put as much positive stuff in the report as I can. No one on the outside likes to get a list of everything that went wrong. It can make the show seem like it's doing worse than it is.
That's why we put follow-ups to tech related issues into the reports. That's why we don't include simple/artistic actor notes in the report.
I do however put actor related notes that affect the show significantly-- missed/late entrances, anything that might be injury related. But nothing about "intention/ emotion/ line delivery."
That being said, if something goes particularly well one night, I will comment on it. Big laugh, good audition reaction, etc.
I am very conscious to put as much positive stuff in the report as I can. No one on the outside likes to get a list of everything that went wrong. It can make the show seem like it's doing worse than it is.
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Employment / Re: ARTICLE: How to Network like a Pro
« on: May 22, 2013, 07:21 am »
It is sleazy. But not bad sleazy. And yes, just get over it.
I just wrote a cover letter that made me want to vomit in my own mouth is was so sleazy/networky-- blah. But that's how it all works.
ETA: Matthew I'm sure you are a better networker than you think.
I just wrote a cover letter that made me want to vomit in my own mouth is was so sleazy/networky-- blah. But that's how it all works.
ETA: Matthew I'm sure you are a better networker than you think.
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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Re: COMMUNICATION: Communication with the production team/what do they need from us?
« on: May 19, 2013, 09:06 pm »
A director I worked with (on a long-running constantly changing show) had a list of all the technical departments pinned to his corkboard. Whenever he had an idea, this reminded him to consider the needs and input of each department. Even though I was facilitating his communication, this list helped guide his thought process. In the future, I will keep a similar list to help guide my questions to directors during rehearsals and meetings as well as to remind myself to tell everyone else.
As I am currently teaching, I have done my best to encourage my students to do the same and to be able to figure out which departments are affected in any given scenario.
As I am currently teaching, I have done my best to encourage my students to do the same and to be able to figure out which departments are affected in any given scenario.
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Tools of the Trade / Re: Herbal Cigarettes and other tobacco substitutes
« on: May 03, 2013, 01:55 am »
Due to Singapore laws, it is illegal to smoke onstage. This is NOT due to a fire hazard or tobacco inhalation issue, it is a form of censorship to prevent corupting children. (I'm not kidding)
Therefore, e-cigs or any tobacco substitute are also illegal. Even a non-lit cigarette is not ok.
I recently saw a show where the actors simulated smoking using lit incense sticks. I found it interesting because it conveyed the idea, but skirted (barely) the rules.
Therefore, e-cigs or any tobacco substitute are also illegal. Even a non-lit cigarette is not ok.
I recently saw a show where the actors simulated smoking using lit incense sticks. I found it interesting because it conveyed the idea, but skirted (barely) the rules.