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Tag: AEA

Empowering the Room to Take Breaks

August 15, 2024 cue2go
Two laminated tabletop tent signs are shown giving alternate times that breaks can be taken as well as a sign saying less than 10 minutes 'til break

Stage managers are known for being the time keepers of the theatre world. I’m a big believer that it doesn’t…

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Filed under: AEA, Going as Green as Possible, Helpful Links, My Philosophy (or two), Real Life SM Stories, SM Tips, Technology in Stage Management

Prepping for a Musical

December 30, 2021 cue2go 3 Comments
Sample Music Breakdown document

I don’t know whether I’m jinxing myself by working on prep for a show yet, given the state of our industry, but I finally started to do so this week.

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Filed under: AEA, Musical Theatre, Real Life SM Stories, SM Tips, Stage Management Paperwork, Technology in Stage Management

COVID Compliance Training Roundup and other Updates

April 9, 2021 cue2go 2 Comments
Stage Manager Erin Joy Swank wears a mask designed for headset use

We’re starting to slowly come back. There have been several updates in the performance world. Here are some things that…

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Filed under: AEA, AGMA, Care and Feeding of Stage Managers, COVID Return to Work Guidelines, Going as Green as Possible, Helpful Links, SM Tips, Technology in Stage Management, Training/Certifications/Courses

Second Interview for Western Stage Manager Delegate

September 4, 2020 cue2go
Rebecca Prescott's image as her Inquiring Actor logo

Inquiring Actor, Rebecca Prescott, chatted with me today about my delegate campaign for Western Region Stage Manager Delegate Candidate in…

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Filed under: AEA, COVID Return to Work Guidelines, Helpful Links, Recorded Events

Navigating Unemployment for Theatre Artists: Pandemic Extension Edition

September 2, 2020 cue2go 6 Comments
Screenshot of the home screen for Colorado Unemployment's Online System

This pandemic has brought our industry to a crippling halt. If you’re reading this as someone in the entertainment field,…

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Filed under: AEA, Care and Feeding of Stage Managers, Finances for SMs, Helpful Links, Navigating Unemployment, Real Life SM Stories

Interview for Western Stage Manager Convention Delegate

August 31, 2020 cue2go
Davon Williams and Erin Joy Swank in a screenshot from Facebook Live through Zoom

I was invited by Davon Williams to chat about my run for Western Stage Manager Convention Delegate in the current…

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Filed under: AEA, COVID Return to Work Guidelines, Helpful Links, Recorded Events

Book Review/Musings – Everything was Possible: The Birth of the Musical Follies

August 24, 2020 cue2go

Book Review/Musings: Everything was Possible: The Birth of the Musical Follies My friends have accomplished multiple projects during this pandemic.…

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Filed under: AEA, Care and Feeding of Stage Managers, Musical Theatre, Real Life SM Stories, Stage Management Books, Thoughts on Articles Read

Happy (Equity) Anniversary to Me!

August 3, 2020 cue2go 2 Comments

According to the email I received this morning, today is my union anniversary. Today, Aug 3, 2020, is your Equity…

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Filed under: AEA, Real Life SM Stories

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