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SMNetwork Archives / Spike Tape Problems

« on: Mar 08, 2006, 02:53 pm »

Marcie, I'm glad you've found a solution to your tape woes. On a side note to the spike tape thread: I *love* having the "moving with purpose" conversation. Especially, with student crews. Does anyone employ a succinct analogy that well conveys this sentiment to inexperienced crews?

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SMNetwork Archives / I agree with Heath...

« on: Mar 03, 2006, 01:47 pm »

Don't assume that you have to spike mark everything just because stage managers always spike mark everything. Spiking isn't the goal. Accurate, repeatable performances are the goal - and if your tolerances are wide enough, you might not need spike marks at all.

It's nice to hear this sentiment from another stage manager. Personally, I detest spikes and will do almost anything to avoid using them onstage.

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SMNetwork Archives / Holiday Cheer

« on: Dec 05, 2005, 01:26 pm »

Sigh...I miss the wistful days of A Christmas Carol. How's this for holiday fare: I'm about to enter rehearsals for Frozen!

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Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / I Go Both Ways...

« on: Oct 27, 2005, 12:03 pm »

I've tried it with blocking pages on the right and on the left, but prefer my cues to be on the right. That said, it depends on what the show is, and what my mood is like when I make my script for my book. Eh...flexibility is good...