Comments - Basic Stage Managing Duties - TheatreFace2013-08-19T06:54:55Zhttp://www.theatreface.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2529492%3ABlogPost%3A76269&xn_auth=noHey, Rob!
Definitely go for t…tag:www.theatreface.com,2011-01-23:2529492:Comment:767012011-01-23T04:42:20.487ZTrish Causeyhttp://www.theatreface.com/profile/TrishCausey
<p>Hey, Rob!</p>
<p>Definitely go for the pro gigs when you feel ready (or even if you only feel 85% ready --- being an SM is truly "on the job training." Ask your mentors TONS of questions outside of rehearsal to pick their brain, and more importantly, to learn how they want you to do your job. Again, every SM gig is different. Take notes, especially your own personal notes about the day, lessons learned, et al. Keep me posted on your progress, and if you have any questions or need advice,…</p>
<p>Hey, Rob!</p>
<p>Definitely go for the pro gigs when you feel ready (or even if you only feel 85% ready --- being an SM is truly "on the job training." Ask your mentors TONS of questions outside of rehearsal to pick their brain, and more importantly, to learn how they want you to do your job. Again, every SM gig is different. Take notes, especially your own personal notes about the day, lessons learned, et al. Keep me posted on your progress, and if you have any questions or need advice, feel free to ask! {:-)</p>
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<p>Take care!</p>
<p>trish</p> Trish, thanks for posting the…tag:www.theatreface.com,2011-01-22:2529492:Comment:766902011-01-22T08:05:54.889ZRob Scotthttp://www.theatreface.com/profile/RobScott
Trish, thanks for posting these tips. I'm one of those community theater SMs who is working my way up with professional mentoring of the organization's Producing Director (who was formerly a professional SM early in her career) and various highly experienced directors who have done shows at our theater. I refer often to my SM books (Kelly and Fazio in particular) but it's nice to have confirmation of many things that I now do and wonder if the way we do them in community theater applies to the…
Trish, thanks for posting these tips. I'm one of those community theater SMs who is working my way up with professional mentoring of the organization's Producing Director (who was formerly a professional SM early in her career) and various highly experienced directors who have done shows at our theater. I refer often to my SM books (Kelly and Fazio in particular) but it's nice to have confirmation of many things that I now do and wonder if the way we do them in community theater applies to the "big leagues" as well as learn a few that I don't do because of our theater's operational culture and organization. I'm close to trying my hand in the minor leagues now at a several of the professional (non-Equity) houses in Seattle either as ASM or SM and I appreciate learning from everyone's experiences. Weird, very random, fact of t…tag:www.theatreface.com,2011-01-17:2529492:Comment:763272011-01-17T16:30:40.315ZJacob Coakleyhttp://www.theatreface.com/profile/JacobCoakley
Weird, very random, fact of the day? The SM on headset in the photo? I went to high school with him. He was valedictorian. Great guy who is teaching in Iowa now, I believe, though I could be wrong.
Weird, very random, fact of the day? The SM on headset in the photo? I went to high school with him. He was valedictorian. Great guy who is teaching in Iowa now, I believe, though I could be wrong.