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Tag: Care and Feeding of Stage Managers

Creature Comforts on the Road – Kitchen Edition

May 15, 2022 cue2go 2 Comments
Photo with various kitchen items

I’m back traveling out of town again for gigs. In fact, this is my third production since “the Great Pause,”…

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Filed under: Care and Feeding of Stage Managers, Real Life SM Stories

Clearing Congestion – Part Two

January 1, 2022 cue2go

For several years now, I have sworn by a series of techniques to clear congestion from ears, which I am…

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Filed under: Care and Feeding of Stage Managers

Dear Lighting Designers: A Friendly Request from your Calling Stage Managers

October 27, 2021 cue2go
Photo of a stage manager's calling score for an opera, with six cues on one page

If you are a lighting designer, I have a small request on behalf of all the stage managers who will…

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Filed under: Calling Cues, Care and Feeding of Stage Managers, Dance, Musical Theatre, Opera, Opera Stage Management 101, Real Life SM Stories, SM Tips

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

You Are Not Alone: Suicide Prevention Day

September 10, 2020 cue2go
Screenshot of a post from Erin Joy Swank to the Year of the Stage Manager: I don't know who needs to hear this, like I did, but....you are not your job (or lack thereof). Someone cares. We care. Now brush your hair, eat something somewhat healthy, drink some water, brush your teeth (I know, that sounds like a LOT, doesn't it?)....and do something creative today, whether it's play guitar, do a craft, or just draw a doodle. Stretch a little, and exercise if you're at all up to it. It really will make you feel better, but don't worry if you're so out of shape you can't do much. Make a goal to do a little every day. You got this day. And there are a bunch of us here feeling it along with you and/or are available for an ear if needed. You are not alone. And thank you to those who are there for me. This has been a particularly hard couple of days. [I posted this earlier today on two other smaller SM groups, and given the response there decided even more of you/us need to hear it here! ❤️]

Let’s face it. This is hard. 2020. The Pandemic. Quarantine. The Great Pause. The Times We’re In. I haven’t been…

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Filed under: Care and Feeding of Stage Managers, Real Life SM Stories

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

Safer In Theatre Listening Sessions – Colorado

September 1, 2020 cue2go
Let's Talk - Promo Image for August 15 & 15 Safer In Theatre Listening Sessions

In August, I had the pleasure of moderating a series of three webinars. I finally have the videos edited and…

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Filed under: Care and Feeding of Stage Managers, COVID Return to Work Guidelines, Helpful Links, Recorded Events

AGMA & SDC Recommendations for Returning to Work

August 26, 2020 cue2go

I am a member of two different unions for live entertainment, Actors’ Equity Association (for traditional theatre/plays/musicals) and the American…

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Filed under: AGMA, Care and Feeding of Stage Managers, COVID Return to Work Guidelines, Dance, Helpful Links, Opera, Real Life SM Stories

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 National Coloring Book Day!

August 2, 2020 cue2go

I have this important date in my calendar every year. Last summer I put out a whole spread of coloring…

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Filed under: Care and Feeding of Stage Managers

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