Comments on: 7 Life Lessons Learned From Working Backstage

By: Ava S.

Ava S. — Tue, 07 May 2019 03:27:48 +0000

Do NOT, under ANY circumstances try to get the tea on ANYBODY. they will find out, especially showmances.
(Not that I did but my castmate tried and caused this big drama)

By: Berni

Berni — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 02:49:57 +0000

As a stage manager in college, I learned that people will listen and respond if you “ask” them, rather than “tell” them. As in, “will you be able to paint that set red?” Rather then “the set should be red” or “the director wants it to be red”. I am a physician in a big hospital and this rule has been my saving grace when communicating with other caregiviers like nurses and care managers.

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By: Dennis Dillon

Dennis Dillon — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 07:31:34 +0000

A crew member when on stage should never run. Always walk, while you walk, think about what you are going to do when you arrive at your position. During the tech rehearsal process you should have thought about what could go wrong and what you can do to address those problems. You establish the environment for the show. If you are unsettled, those around you will respond likewise, and situations can easily spin out of control.

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 03:45:39 +0000

The set will get to that spike weather your in front of it or not.