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« on: Feb 18, 2013, 03:06 pm »
The last IA opera company I worked with had an asm dedicated to IA wardrobe and one dedicated to IA set, deck, and props. I was the latter, so that's where my advice is coming from. I did running paperwork assignments in consultation with the TD. After the first show, I had a better sense of who was good at what, so I was able to make the decisions on my own. Just be prepared for them to ask for changes. The IA crew will do spikes. Singers will occasionally take their props from the table or from their dressing rooms, but any handoffs need to be done by a crew member. I know the wardrobe asm had a similar set-up with the wardrobe supervisor.
My biggest piece of advice is just to get to know the guys (and gals). They're usually pretty cool and are comfortable telling you what they can and cannot do. I would also meet with the TD or have the sm meet with the TD (this depends on the sm/asm relationship, really. My sm had so much cuing to do that she wanted us to be pretty independent.) and just ask your question. Every venue is different.
Running paperwork advice: IA guys tend to go for diagrams and pictures instead of just descriptions, so my paperwork had both. Make sure you date the paperwork and possibly give it a version letter. I had my guys take notes on their paperwork and then took it back at the end of the day to make their corrections and make sure old version weren't floating.
I also brought in a lot of candy.
Do you have any other specific questions?