Ever since I wrote the post about the SMArts Conference calling a show/prompt book session, my blog has taken a number of hits from people searching “how to call a show” “writing sound & light cues” “prompt book” “calling lighting cues” “how to make a prompt book” and other similar searches. To me that suggests two [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Stage Management’
SMArts: The CTA & Stage Management
If you’re reading this post, I’m going to assume that you know at least a little bit about how the Canadian theatre system works, who Equity is, etc. If you’re looking for more information on that, I’m probably not the most qualified to answer the questions, but I’m happy to point you the right direction. [...]
Stage Management Joke
The music director for the show I’m SMing right now is sitting beside me reading me stage management & technician jokes he finds online. Most of them are at least semi amusing, but this one is my favourite. It can be found multiple places online, but I copied it from here. An actress, a costumer [...]
Backstage Poster
This photo was taken backstage at a university by a friend of a friend. I am amused, but for what it’s worth don’t think a sign anywhere is going make any difference. Even if its a quote from Henry Rollins.