I've seen a few posts on here about what was your strangest "Other" project, but I want to know is the Why and the How. Why are you stage managing dance? How did you get involved?
Did you seek it out? Did it fall into your lap?
How did get you started in this "Other" form of stage management?
And, if dance is something that you fell into, do you like it more, less, or about the same as your usual stage management form (straight plays, musicals, opera, etc)?
My own response:
Personally, I hated dance in college and never was chosen (thankfully) to call any dance shows. After graduation and moving to the Bay Area, an opportunity presented itself for me to apply as a resident ASM for a ballet company. I figured a season-long gig was better than nothing, so I applied (never telling them I thought dance was dumb) and got the job in 2003. In the middle of my first The Nutcracker I absolutely fell in love with the art. In 2008 I was promoted to resident PSM and I love every minute. I do enjoy going back to Shakespeare and straight plays in the summers, but I don't think I can ever give up the ballet.
What's your story?