Return-Path: X-Processed-By: Virex 7 on prxy.net X-Real-To: stagecraftlist [at] theatrical.net Received: by prxy.net (CommuniGate Pro PIPE 4.2) with PIPE id 4230619; Tue, 24 Aug 2004 03:02:08 -0700 X-ListServer: CommuniGate Pro LIST 4.2 List-Unsubscribe: List-ID: Message-ID: From: "Stagecraft" Sender: "Stagecraft" To: "Stagecraft" Precedence: list Subject: Stagecraft Digest #111 Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 03:01:55 -0700 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" Content-Disposition: inline X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 3.0.0-pre4 (2004-08-04) on prxy.net X-Spam-Level: X-Spam-Status: No, score=-3.0 required=5.0 tests=ALL_TRUSTED,AWL,BAYES_00, MAILTO_TO_SPAM_ADDR autolearn=ham version=3.0.0-pre4 X-prxy-Spam-Filter: Scanned X-TFF-CGPSA-Version: 1.4a3 For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- Stagecraft Digest, Issue #111 1. Re: Tools for da road by "CrewCall.it" 2. Re: After Closing by Shawn Palmer 3. Re: Tools for da road by "Delbert Hall" 4. Re: Tools for da road by Stephen Litterst 5. Re: Tools for da road by Steve Larson 6. Re: Tools for da road by MissWisc [at] aol.com 7. Re: Tools for da road by "Immel,Patrick" 8. Re: New Fair Labor Standards act by MissWisc [at] aol.com 9. Re: Tools for da road by "Joe Golden" 10. Re: Subject: New Fair Labor Standards act by "Bryan H. Ackler" 11. Re: Tools for da road by "Paul Schreiner" 12. Re: Computer-assisted blocking notation by Jeff Grande 13. Re: After Closing by mconn [at] cumberlandcollege.edu 14. Using an Obsession to control Technobeams by "Mason, Richard" 15. Re: After Closing by "Paul Schreiner" 16. Re: Using an Obsession to control Technobeams by "Sarah Clausen" 17. Re: Tools for da road by Herrick 18. Re: After Closing by Boyd Ostroff 19. Re: Tools for da road by "Simon Shuker" 20. Re: Model Lighting / Mini Light Lab by "Michael Finney" 21. Re: Model Lighting / Mini Light Lab by "Immel,Patrick" 22. Production Director needed by Boyd Ostroff 23. Re: Tools for da road by MissWisc [at] aol.com 24. Re: Tools for da road by "Paul Schreiner" 25. Re: Tools for da road by Herrick 26. Re: Tools for da road by "Michael Finney" 27. Re: Tools for da road by Herrick 28. by "Mason, Richard" 29. Re: Tools for da road by Greg Bierly 30. Re: Tools for da road by Stephen Litterst 31. Re: Blocking by June Abernathy 32. Re: Blocking by "Jon Ares" 33. Re: Blocking by Brad Spachman 34. Resume Format for Perons in Technical Theatre by mat goebel *** Please update the subject line of your reply to use the subject *** line of the message you are replying to! Please only reply to *** one message subject in each reply. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message-ID: <000701c48902$1508e1a0$0100a8c0 [at] tricia> From: "CrewCall.it" References: Subject: Re: Tools for da road Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 12:12:30 +0100 On the subject of tools for the road. What was you most disappointing tool you have taken on tour or carted around and never used. "Disregarding people" as we all could tell a hundred tell's there. We all have one :-) ------------------------------ Message-ID: <4129EBBD.30102 [at] northnet.net> Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 08:06:05 -0500 From: Shawn Palmer Subject: Re: After Closing References: In-Reply-To: > I was just asked about adding two separate rentals. One falls on a > Sunday that follows our fall play performances of Friday and Sat. nights > (then Monday is a band concert) but it is also my anniversary (I know I > already harped on this). I have a full time salaried position and make > my own hours to roughly equal 40 hours per week over the year. I get > vacation days but I can take all the time I want as comp time and never > have to do the paperwork for a vacation day if I want. I can also > strongly recommend that dates are not available for outside rentals and > would only be overridden if an administrator would step in. It is > "possible" to accommodate this rental but I don't want to. > > What other factors should I take into account to make my decision? I > feel like a schmuck to turn them down for personal reasons but until I > can come up with a better solution I feel like I am being taken > advantage of. I'd forget it. Seriously. I love what I do, and we know you do to. But I have missed a LOT in my five years here. Four out of five anniversaries, etc. As has been pointed out, I did know coming here it'd be a lot of hours. (I was, however, told it'd be about 200 hours of overtime, not 900.) I am only now learing how to balance the rest of life with this position. I will never get those three anniversaries back, or birthdays, or little league games etc.... I wouldn't feel like a schmuck if I were you. Once in a blue moon you need to do something for you and your family. Shawn P. ------------------------------ From: "Delbert Hall" Subject: RE: Tools for da road Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 09:11:02 -0400 Organization: ETSU Message-ID: <000001c48912$a57ce960$6400a8c0 [at] delbert> In-Reply-To: Don't forget you Surefire (or whatever flashlight you prefer) when on the road. I like my E2 a lot, and use it all that time. And don't forget to bring extra batteries and lamps. As for multi-tools, everyone will have his or her personal preference. I prefer the Gerber 600 Pro Scout (http://www.gerberblades.com/products/view.php?model=7564) over the Leatherman, because the pliers, the tool that I use most often, are much easier to deploy. I can do it quickly and easily with only one hand, whereas it takes two hands to deploy it on my Leatherman. Having a knife on the outside, like on the Leatherman Wave, would be nice, but I always carry a pocket knife and therefore seldom use the knife that is on my multi-tool. If you don't carry a pocket knife then the location of the knife on YOUR multi-tool will be more important than it is for me. Gerber and Leatherman make lots of different models of multi-tools. Before you buy one, first think about the tools that you will use most often, how easy they are to deploy on different brands and models, and how the tolls "lock" into place. Then go to a big knife store that carries a good selection of multi-tools, and try them out. Find the one that "feels" right for you. I am sure that I lot of people treat their multi-tools rougher than I treat mine, but I have never had a single problem with my Gerber. BTW, has anyone tried out the Recoil? The pliers spring out at the touch of a button and the tools are all on the outside. I have not seen it yet, but it looks interesting -Delbert ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 09:22:56 -0400 From: Stephen Litterst Subject: Re: Tools for da road Message-id: <4129EFB0.73FEEE33 [at] ithaca.edu> Organization: IC-Dept. of Theatre Arts References: Warren Stiles wrote: > --------------------------------------------------- > > Since we're talking about multi-tools, I've noticed some patterns > over the past few years concerning multi-tool/screw gun/computer > preferences. > > Leatherman people like DeWalt and PCs. > > Gerber people like Makita and Macs. > > Schrade people like Porter Cable and PCs. > > Am I imagining this, or has anyone else noticed this pattern You might be imagining this. Or I might be the exception. I like Gerber, DeWalt and PCs. -- Stephen C. Litterst Technical Supervisor Ithaca College Dept. of Theatre Arts 607/274-3947 slitterst [at] ithaca.edu ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 09:45:23 -0400 Subject: Re: Tools for da road From: Steve Larson Message-ID: In-Reply-To: I like Gerber, Makita, DeWalt, Porter Cable and Macs. Steve on 8/23/04 9:22 AM, Stephen Litterst at slitterst [at] ithaca.edu wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > Warren Stiles wrote: > >> --------------------------------------------------- >> >> Since we're talking about multi-tools, I've noticed some patterns >> over the past few years concerning multi-tool/screw gun/computer >> preferences. >> >> Leatherman people like DeWalt and PCs. >> >> Gerber people like Makita and Macs. >> >> Schrade people like Porter Cable and PCs. >> >> Am I imagining this, or has anyone else noticed this pattern > > You might be imagining this. Or I might be the exception. I like > Gerber, DeWalt and PCs. > ------------------------------ From: MissWisc [at] aol.com Message-ID: Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 10:21:11 EDT Subject: Re: Tools for da road Simple thing... a bandana. Can be used to keep your hair off your face and sweat off your brow, as a temporary tie to hold things together (not in an overhead, load bearing capacity, of course!) as a makeshift belt, to clean off somethng, and as a bandage/tournequet - if still clean enough for the task. (And before one of you jump on the fact that tournequets aren't "protocol" for EMT's anymore, I'll give you the name of a friend of mine's hubby who's alive and currently recouperating in the hospital from a cut leg artery because he was able to make one from a dog leash and dial 911 before passing out.) Very first movie set I was ever on, one of the actors had one. He made assorted "costume" pieces and props to keep folks entertained while the lights were being set. The ability to make people laugh in times of stress can be a very, very good tool. Kristi ------------------------------ Message-ID: <147CF8DFB9C5D41187300001FA7EE3901E824368 [at] mail.nwmissouri.edu> From: "Immel,Patrick" Subject: RE: Tools for da road Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 09:42:11 -0500 >Simple thing... a bandana. >as a makeshift belt Not on me !!! ok, maybe with 7 or 8! Patrick Immel Northwest Missouri State University ------------------------------ From: MissWisc [at] aol.com Message-ID: Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 11:20:35 EDT Subject: Re: New Fair Labor Standards act Cc: ostroff [at] operaphilly.com In a message dated 8/22/4 8:59:17 AM, ostroff [at] operaphilly.com writes: << Are all these little summer stock theatres going to have to start paying their actors and crews overtime now? >> Nah... they'll just call them "interns" or "independent contractors" or "volunteers with a stipend/honorarium". Kristi ------------------------------ Subject: RE: Tools for da road Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 08:39:51 -0700 Message-ID: From: "Joe Golden" > harborfreight and various discount tables have those=20 > wonderful magnetic parts=20 > "bowls"=20 >=20 > gotta lov' em !=20 >=20 > keith arsenault > iaeg > tampa, florida >=20 But they make lousy Frisbees. ------------------------------ Message-ID: <412A112D.2030907 [at] ix.netcom.com> Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 08:45:49 -0700 From: "Bryan H. Ackler" Organization: Va. Tech - Vassar - USITT - NTHP Subject: Re: Subject: New Fair Labor Standards act References: In-Reply-To: Actually, those summer stock theatres are don't have to pay overtime if they derive more than sizable percentage of their annual gross in less than six months, believe that it is 75% in 50% of the time. Was originally set up for seasonal workers and employers who have to pick fruit, but it applies to seasonal theatres. Bryan H. Ackler Portland, Oregon ===================================================================== Subject: New Fair Labor Standards act Have been reading a bit about the new overtime rules which go into effect this week. Doesn't seem like it will have much impact on the people I work with. However the thing that caught my eye was that employees earning less than $23,600 will no longer be exempt. It occurs to me that this could affect some of the smaller, lower paying arts organizations that often expect long working hours for low pay. Are all these little summer stock theatres going to have to start paying their actors and crews overtime now? It's hard to separate the facts from the political spin that's coming from all sides on this issue.... ------------------------------ Subject: RE: Tools for da road Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 12:18:48 -0400 Message-ID: <6E497ADB607656479C24E6D7BF6B505A74AC47 [at] exchange.rmwc.edu> From: "Paul Schreiner" > Simple thing... a bandana.=20 >=20 > Can be used to keep your hair off your face and sweat off=20 > your brow, as a=20 > temporary tie to hold things together (not in an overhead,=20 > load bearing capacity,=20 > of course!)=20 I wanna see a load-rated bandanna. Not that I'd have need for one, = though there was a time... > (And before one of you jump on=20 > the fact that tournequets aren't "protocol" for EMT's=20 > anymore, I'll give you=20 > the name of a friend of mine's hubby who's alive and=20 > currently recouperating in=20 > the hospital from a cut leg artery because he was able to=20 > make one from a dog=20 > leash and dial 911 before passing out.) Personally, in a situation like that, I wouldn't really give a rat's = patootie how clean it was... ------------------------------ Message-ID: From: Jeff Grande Subject: RE: Computer-assisted blocking notation Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 09:25:13 -0700 Subject: Re: Computer-assisted blocking notation At this point, I would probably consider looking into a Tablet PC. Although, I haven't actually used one, the "basic" applications (like Word) are said to have been modified to allow extensive note taking and drawing directly on the page. Perhaps there might be some stage template functionality available as well. Jeff Grande Junior University of San Bernardino, Inc. www.theatergeek.com ------------------------------ Message-ID: <1093278208.412a1a00a1fab [at] mail.cumberlandcollege.edu> Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 12:23:28 -0400 From: mconn [at] cumberlandcollege.edu Subject: Re: After Closing Hello all. First, Thanks for the info so far. It has been very helpful. Just a few "things" All events that are from the campus community are not paid or rental events. Hourly Theatre What a concept. I am Salaried so No OT for me. Comp time is a nice thought but seems to conflict with teaching load. I have scheduling control (Theoretically) So conflicts don't happen, but the people who want the space go to the Admin. and I am then vetoed. (Still working on this one) Thanks again Moe Thank You Everyone for Supporting the Long Beach Long Riders efforts to Raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids. Check Out: www.sapsis-rigging.com/LBLR.html ------------------------------ Message-ID: <0F98C8BA43C00C42AFFBE000DA9DDB23012132E2 [at] pollux.richmond.edu> From: "Mason, Richard" Subject: Using an Obsession to control Technobeams Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 12:36:40 -0400 Hello list....well I am truly stumped. I can't get the Obsession to set the right parameters for the Technobeams. Anyone out there had any luck. I need to get 10 of them working overnight.......6 with iris, 4 without.....so that means that some take the 18channel protocol and the others take the 14 channel......Is there anyone who can shed some light on the subject? ------------------------------ Subject: RE: After Closing Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 12:37:27 -0400 Message-ID: <6E497ADB607656479C24E6D7BF6B505A74AC49 [at] exchange.rmwc.edu> From: "Paul Schreiner" > All events that are from the campus community are not paid or=20 > rental events. >=20 > Hourly Theatre What a concept. I am Salaried so No OT for=20 > me. Comp time is a=20 > nice thought but seems to conflict with teaching load. I fought a similar fight once upon a time, and the auditors agreed with = me to a point. My scenario was a little different, in that I had no = teaching load, but supposedly I was ineligible for overtime. When they started seeing how much comp I was amassing, we worked it out = so that outside rentals of the space would pay for my time...and if that = time happened to be (a) apart from normal business hours and (b) above = my regular 40 for the week, I'd actually see OT on my paycheck. Might = be something to check into, especially considering I had multiple other = hurdles to jump through because mine was a state institution. > I have scheduling control (Theoretically) So conflicts don't=20 > happen, but the=20 > people who want the space go to the Admin. and I am then=20 > vetoed. (Still=20 > working on this one) Take the concerns to a translator who can relate them in a language the = administration can understand. IOW, find some hard liability numbers = and/or talk with the legal department about what might happen if an = overworked staff had any of a range of accidents, and then show the = administration the amount of money that they'd have to fork over in = insurance and settlements if they don't change the way things work. ------------------------------ Subject: RE: Using an Obsession to control Technobeams Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 11:50:45 -0500 Message-ID: <0B70E9798A3B4E4080E46327FA359F2154C0EE [at] MIDL-MAILV.etclink.net> From: "Sarah Clausen" Cc: rmason [at] richmond.edu (Mason, Richard) Richard wrote: Hello list....well I am truly stumped. I can't get the Obsession to set the right parameters for the Technobeams. Anyone out there had any luck. I need to get 10 of them working overnight.......6 with iris, 4 without.....so that means that some take the 18channel protocol and the others take the 14 channel......Is there anyone who can shed some light on the subject? And I reply: I don't think you have the right personality files for the fixtures you are using. The two different configurations of the fixtures require two different personality files. Contact me off-list and I'll see what I can do to help. I've cc'd you directly so you should have my email address.... Sarah Sarah Clausen Product Manager Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 13:40:28 -0400 Subject: Re: Tools for da road From: Herrick In-Reply-To: Message-Id: <85DC2AA7-F52B-11D8-8D32-0003934521EC [at] hglightingdesign.com> Isn't this similar to knowing where your towel is? Those bugblatter beasts are awfully ravenous you know. On Monday, Aug 23, 2004, at 10:21 America/New_York, MissWisc [at] aol.com wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > > --------------------------------------------------- > > Simple thing... a bandana. > Herrick Goldman Lighting Designer, NYC www.HGLightingDesign.com "To the scores of silent alchemists who wreak their joy in darkness and in light bringing magic to life, we bow most humbly. "-CDS ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 14:10:01 -0400 (EDT) From: Boyd Ostroff Subject: Re: After Closing In-Reply-To: Message-ID: On Mon, 23 Aug 2004, Paul Schreiner wrote: > My scenario was a little different, in that I had no teaching load, but > supposedly I was ineligible for overtime. Most organizations have gone through a review of this during recent years and classified all their positions as either exempt or non exempt from overtime and comp time. I suspect there might still be wiggle room however. And in the end it probably will just come down to an unwritten understanding between you and your direct supervisor. But basically (as I understand it), if you are exempt then it means that your job consists of performing certain duties and is not related to hours. Now I think this cuts both ways however, so if nothing is happening on a given week you should be able to just stay home. But the whole issue is bound to get a real workout now, since new labor laws regarding comp/overtime have just taken effect today. BTW, the level of interest in this thread is fascinating. I spent 8 years as a TD at a university and the scheduling issue was always very contentious. Believe me, "I've been there." But I look at it now from a different perspective, having spent the last 12 years with a professional company. I think it's completely unrealistic to tell the music department they can't use the theatre because you're tired from doing another show. Why should that be their problem? If you don't want to work then take a few vacation days - you can always to that, right? As others have already pointed out, the real problem is that your school has not properly provided the labor needed to operate the facility. If you are unable to fix this, and if unreasonable demands are constantly made on you, then why not start applying for jobs at other places with more enlightened administrations? I think this whole situation gives students the wrong idea about performing arts facilities in the "real world". They are expensive pieces of real estate which cost someone a lot of money to operate every day. Every "dark" day is a missed opportunity, so management has the mission to utilize them at their fullest capacity. This principle is probably not a whole lot different at a school, but with one important distinction: the professional facilities generally have a way of providing the needed staff, regardless of the often brutal schedules. And this is where the unions fit in, to insure that these workers are treated fairly and properly compensated. I understand how in a learning environment students need more time to rehearse and do tech work. But it may not be realistic for one department to tie up a 600 seat theatre for days or weeks while seven or eight students fiddle around with the set and lights. Enjoy this while you can; our facility and labor costs are nothing short of astronomical and we have to use each hour as wisely as possible! Boyd Ostroff ooo Opera Company of Philadelphia Director of Design & Technology ooooooo 1420 Locust St, Suite 210 ostroff [at] operaphilly.com ooooooo Philadelphia, PA 19102 http://tech.operaphilly.com ooo (215) 893-3600 x225 ------------------------------ From: "Simon Shuker" Subject: RE: Tools for da road Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 22:22:39 +0400 In-Reply-To: Message-Id: <20040823182252.B16D659AB [at] mail05.powweb.com> One item that goes in my sack when I leave for a new venue (particularly in this part of the world) is a roll of toilet paper! Simon. -----Original Message----- From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Herrick Sent: Monday, August 23, 2004 9:40 PM To: Stagecraft Subject: Re: Tools for da road For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- Isn't this similar to knowing where your towel is? Those bugblatter beasts are awfully ravenous you know. On Monday, Aug 23, 2004, at 10:21 America/New_York, MissWisc [at] aol.com wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > > --------------------------------------------------- > > Simple thing... a bandana. > Herrick Goldman Lighting Designer, NYC www.HGLightingDesign.com "To the scores of silent alchemists who wreak their joy in darkness and in light bringing magic to life, we bow most humbly. "-CDS ------------------------------ Subject: Re: Model Lighting / Mini Light Lab Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 11:55:45 -0700 Message-ID: From: "Michael Finney" I'm digging through a 2 week backlog of digests, so I'm probably weighing in late on this - but it sounds like Pat's going to have fun this year!=20 =20 Personally I've had mixed results with fiber optics for models. They're great in instances where you need to minimize the size of the light source (we build them into display or art director's models), or where you're going to have issues with heat at the source (again, display items are especially of concern for this). The downside is that they tend to be more expensive on a per-"lamp" basis...good illuminators are expensive, and you still need to deal with optics of some kind to really control the light. =20 If you want to pursue fiber optics, you might want to check out these 2 companies. I've found them to be the most cost effective in most cases, and the equipment is first rate: =20 http://www.svision.com/index.html =20 or =20 http://www.fiberstars.com/ There's another company (NoUVIR Research) that several of my friends recommend (although I haven't used them yet). They have a "experimental kit" available that provides a great selection of different fibers and heads, along with mounting tracks. I've got one on order. They also have a great catalog... http://www.nouvir.com =20 On the other hand, you might want to consider a low profile (or "miniature") light track in either single or multi-circuit. That allows you to mount the track on a "base" model framework to correspond to your actual lighting positions, and then position the lamp heads as desired. Most manufacturers make heads with a variety of sources - I'd look at a mix of MR-11's, MR-16's, and small wash sources. If you want to get fancy, look at using Color Kinetics MR-16 lamps (I forget the model number) in some of the heads...it takes a little care in wiring the track (you'll need to dedicate one circuit to the color changers) and you'll need a controller - but then you'd have a color changer or two on the model as well. Kind of a cool toy to play with. Decent sources for miniature tracks are: =20 http://www.junolighting.com/default.asp =20 http://www.primalighting.com/home.htm =20 http://www.luciferlighting.com/default.htm =20 Lucifer also makes a nice low-voltage linear system..... =20 You'll want a collection of color holders for the track heads, along with some barn doors to control the beam/field. I'd also suggest some louvers - those will help hide the source a little, and soften the field a bit. The availability of accessories will likely determine what track heads you use. Naturally, you'll want a collection of wattages and beam angles for your lamps.....and some Black Wrap to help make little masks and such. =20 If you want to also use patterns on the models, the obvious choice would be to add some mini-ERS units. Time Square, Altman, and a company called LSI all make good units. You might also look at this cool little attachment for MR-16 lamps: =20 http://www.ideafix.fi/Derksen/pdf/pp37-41_GoboTop.pdf =20 The cool thing is that you can basically draw a gobo on acetate, put it in the unit and project the image onto the model right away. (I also use them in a lot of display work). Quite a bit cheaper than a MR16 ERS. They usually exhibit somewhere at LDI.... =20 Ohhhhh - projects! Can we get photos when you're done Mr. Immel sir? =20 Michael Finney ------------------------------ Message-ID: <147CF8DFB9C5D41187300001FA7EE3901E824381 [at] mail.nwmissouri.edu> From: "Immel,Patrick" Subject: RE: Model Lighting / Mini Light Lab Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 14:01:49 -0500 > -----Original Message----- > From: Michael Finney [mailto:mfinney [at] thinkwelldesign.com] > Sent: Monday, August 23, 2004 1:56 PM > To: Stagecraft > Subject: Re: Model Lighting / Mini Light Lab > > > Ohhhhh - projects! Can we get photos when you're done Mr. Immel sir? > > Michael Finney Thanks for the great reply Michael. As soon as my Dean coughs up some money for this, I'll take as many pictures as you want!! Thanks again! Pat Immel Northwest Missouri State University ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 15:08:24 -0400 (EDT) From: Boyd Ostroff Subject: Production Director needed Message-ID: I don't know anything about the following, but thought it might interest someone. If so then contact Des Moines directly... Boyd Ostroff ooo Opera Company of Philadelphia Director of Design & Technology ooooooo 1420 Locust St, Suite 210 ostroff [at] operaphilly.com ooooooo Philadelphia, PA 19102 http://tech.operaphilly.com ooo (215) 893-3600 x225 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 14:35:09 EDT From: JeriMace [at] aol.com To: Operaprod-L [at] culturemail.org Subject: Production Director needed Des Moines Metro Opera is looking for a Production Director who is on contract for the year with residency in the summer. The timing of the position could work well with an individual whose current situation has some flexibility as well as the months of May, June and July open. Our last PD held a technical academic position during the year. This worked out extremely well. I could see this perhaps also working with someone who is full or 3/4 time with an opera company with a fall, spring season. The responsibilities are typical including but not limited to budgeting and overseeing the needs for sets, costumes, lights, props, etc., engaging technical personnel for both the summer festival and winter touring company and has some involvement with our set rental operation. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please have them contact me. Jeri Mace Jerilee M. Mace, Executive Director Des Moines Metro Opera, Inc. ------------------------------ From: MissWisc [at] aol.com Message-ID: Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 16:52:56 EDT Subject: Re: Re: Tools for da road Cc: herrick [at] hglightingdesign.com In a message dated 8/23/4 12:40:15 PM, herrick [at] hglightingdesign.com wrote: <> Exactly! And knowing that there's more to 42 than 7x6. :) Kristi http://www.marykay.com/kross-clausen ------------------------------ Subject: RE: Tools for da road Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 16:59:20 -0400 Message-ID: <6E497ADB607656479C24E6D7BF6B505A74AC4A [at] exchange.rmwc.edu> From: "Paul Schreiner" > <> >=20 > Exactly! And knowing that there's more to 42 than 7x6.=20 There is...IIRC, it's nine times six. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 17:11:59 -0400 Subject: Re: Tools for da road From: Herrick In-Reply-To: Message-Id: <121D7C2A-F549-11D8-8D43-0003934521EC [at] hglightingdesign.com> Hey Zaphod!! you're working in base 15 again!!! On Monday, Aug 23, 2004, at 16:59 America/New_York, Paul Schreiner wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > > --------------------------------------------------- > >> <> >> >> Exactly! And knowing that there's more to 42 than 7x6. > > There is...IIRC, it's nine times six. > > Herrick Goldman Lighting Designer, NYC www.HGLightingDesign.com "To the scores of silent alchemists who wreak their joy in darkness and in light bringing magic to life, we bow most humbly. "-CDS ------------------------------ Subject: Re: Tools for da road Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 15:42:16 -0700 Message-ID: From: "Michael Finney" On Sat, 21 Aug 2004 Jason wrote: <> Sure...well, sorta....maybe....I guess.... OK, seriously - I can agree with the general concept that you're in the managerial/supervisory role. And I've always felt that one of the most important skills for a TD is the ability to delegate to others and then actually trust them to do their jobs. But I still pretty religiously carry the basics with me when I go on-site - even if I don't use them on the gig, I find myself using them to do things like fix the AC controller in the hotel room (in Korea). I'll usually carry a multi-tool (I'm a Gerber guy), good knife (Spyderco Clip Rescue for me), multi-meter, really good flashlight(s), small LED flashlight on each of my credential lanyards, multiple measuring devices, small laser level, really good laser pointer, DMX tester/controller (a Figment/Sidewinder rig), Palm Pilot with every kind of conversion software I can cram on it, etc. etc. It varies based on what's going on, if I'm flying, how long I'm there, etc. I've got a basic "office package" that goes with me as well (printer, sheet feed scanner, Ethernet hub and cable, back-up hard drive). Depending on the gig, it can all fit easily in a shoulder bag or it can take up several road cases. I've done jobs with nothing but a laptop and a printer, but I sure would have been happier if I'd had that bag of "stuff" with me.....if for nothing other than my peace of mind! Michael Finney Thinkwell Design & Production mfinney [at] thinkwelldesign.com =20 http://www.thinkwelldesign.com =20 PS - oh, yeah...I'm also one of those geeks who carries his own harness and hardhat if I think they'll be required....and they usually are in my world... ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 19:10:15 -0400 Subject: Re: Tools for da road From: Herrick In-Reply-To: Message-Id: <97E58390-F559-11D8-8D43-0003934521EC [at] hglightingdesign.com> Hey Magyver! you forgot the Duct tape! On Monday, Aug 23, 2004, at 18:42 America/New_York, Michael Finney wrote: > > But I still pretty religiously carry the basics with me when I go > Snip: Entire Snap-On tools truck and Houston space control listed :unsnip > PS - oh, yeah...I'm also one of those geeks who carries his own harness > and hardhat if I think they'll be required....and they usually are in > my > world... > > Herrick Goldman Lighting Designer, NYC www.HGLightingDesign.com "To the scores of silent alchemists who wreak their joy in darkness and in light bringing magic to life, we bow most humbly. "-CDS ------------------------------ Subject: Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 19:30:58 -0400 Message-ID: <0F98C8BA43C00C42AFFBE000DA9DDB23012132E6 [at] pollux.richmond.edu> From: "Mason, Richard" QW55b25lIG91dCB0aGVyZSBoYXZlIFRlY2hub2JlYW0gcGVyc29uYWxpdGllcyBmb3IgdXNlIHdp dGggdGhlIE9ic2Vzc2lvbiBJST8gSSBjYW4ndCBmaW5kIHRoZSByaWdodCBraW5kIG9mIHBlcnNv bmFsaXR5IHRvIHdvcmsgLi4uLi5BUlJSUkdHR0doaGhoaCENCg0KIA0KDQo= ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: <9D627B48-F571-11D8-90D1-000D936BFA94 [at] dejazzd.com> From: Greg Bierly Subject: Re: Tools for da road Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 21:02:12 -0500 > BTW, has anyone tried out the Recoil? The pliers spring out at the > touch > of a button and the tools are all on the outside. I have not seen it > yet, but it looks interesting > > -Delbert I was playing with one at the store and it kept popping open on me. I was probably doing something wrong but it was awfully annoying. Greg Bierly Technical Director Hempfield HS ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 21:12:48 -0400 From: Stephen Litterst Subject: Re: Tools for da road Message-id: <10990e1094c6.1094c610990e [at] ithaca.edu> ----- Original Message ----- From: Paul Schreiner Date: Monday, August 23, 2004 4:59 pm Subject: Re: Tools for da road > > ---------------------------- > > > <> > > > > Exactly! And knowing that there's more to 42 than 7x6. > > There is...IIRC, it's nine times six. In the real world, it's 7x6. In the world spoilt by the presence of golgafrinchams upset the calculations of the global calculator called "the Earth" (what a dull name) it's 9x6. Steve, Quite ashamed that I knew the name of the race without looking it up. Stephen Litterst Technical Supervisor Ithaca College, Dept of Theatre Arts 607.274.34947 slitterst [at] ithaca.edu ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20040824045727.27639.qmail [at] web14126.mail.yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 21:57:27 -0700 (PDT) From: June Abernathy Subject: Re: Blocking I suppose there may be a way to take blocking notation on a computer efficiently, but it seems cumbersome to me. The only way I can think of that would be remotely workable (to me, of course, this is a case where YMMV extremely) - is a variation of a manual system that I discovered years ago, and like alot. Rather than writing blocking notation in and around the text, or in the margin of the text, I put a small number in a circle at the place in the text where something happens, (starting with 1 at the top of each new page), and then write a corresponding number on the blank page opposite, with the blocking. The person who taught me this used a ruler to underline the blocking to keep it level with the number on the other page, and to end up with a neat lined page. I abandoned that along the way, but, of course, YMMV. The notation system I use is pretty much the norm, I think, with a few personal variations. If your system is too personalized, then no one else can read/interpret your book, and I don't think that is wise. I don't regularly use any symbols you can't find on a keyboard. I put character (or actor) initials in caps and usually in a circle, I use an X for "Cross", standard stage directions like USL and DC and such, and I use an up arrow for "stands" and a down arrow for "sits". Pretty basic. Occasional fanciness like a capital "C" with a capital "X" through it for "countercross". One of the keys to the number system, for me, was copying and punching my script so that the script page was on the left, and the open page on the right. Made writing quickly much easier - no reaching across myself (and the page)to write. Very helpful when you are also prompting. (I also used to make up a very simple template of the basic shape of the stage out of cardboard or - better - clear plastic, and use that to quickly trace out a diagram that I could fill in to show everyone's placement from time to time.) Also, I leave a large Left hand margin on the script page for simple shows, and write my cues in there. So, one book can serve for blocking and calling. But, I digress. Back to the computer thing. I would think the number system could work if you just have a word document with numbers for blocking, and insert the numbers into the appropriate place in the script either manually or on the computer. Or, use columns, or two documents side by side. (Another digression - I'm such an olde pharte that I don't even like taking rehearsal/performance notes on the computer. I find it easier to print out a blank one, scribble my notes in appropriate boxes on the fly, and then, at the end of the day, type it all in on the computer and print that off for distribution and archiving.) More computer adept people, or maybe those who aren't simultaneously taking blocking, prompting, taking notes, watching time, and leaping up to help scene shifts and prop mishaps during rehearsals can probably do it right on the computer and save a step. I can't.) June Abernathy AEA Stage Manager IATSE #321 (Tampa) FOH Electrician Lion King National Tour (Gazelle) __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 50x more storage than other providers! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail ------------------------------ Message-ID: <000301c48999$1a9c0290$0600000a [at] BRUTUS> From: "Jon Ares" References: Subject: Re: Blocking Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 22:13:33 -0700 > (Another digression - I'm such an olde pharte that I > don't even like taking rehearsal/performance notes on > the computer. I find it easier to print out a blank > one, scribble my notes in appropriate boxes on the > fly, and then, at the end of the day, type it all in > on the computer and print that off for distribution > and archiving.) Please don't feel like an olde pharte.... we have buttloads of laptops available at our school, but our cadre of PSMs all do the same thing: hand-write on a blank report form, then type it up and distribute. It's really not that much of an issue, though some busy-bodies may complain this form of double-entry is wrong. :) Oh, and if any of you SMs out there are left-handed (the best kind, IMHO!) - then having the blank page on the left of the 3 rings is already an advantage! :) -- Jon Ares Program Director, West Linn HS Theatre Arts www.hevanet.com/acreative ------------------------------ Message-Id: In-Reply-To: References: Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 01:51:04 -0400 From: Brad Spachman Subject: Re: Blocking At 9:57 PM -0700 8/23/04, June Abernathy wrote: [much snippage of good advice about a blocking notation system. Heck, it's basically the one I use too...] >One of the keys to the number system, for me, was copying and >punching my script so that the script page was on the left, and the >open page on the right. Made writing quickly much easier - no >reaching across myself (and the page)to write. Very helpful when you >are also prompting. Yep. Although, being left-handed, I keep the script on the right and the blocking slip page on the left. (Just as Jon suggests). When I put together my calling script, I reverse it--the script is on the left, with a wide left margin for cues. It drives the other SMs nuts since I'm the only lefty around :-) >But, I digress. Back to the computer thing. I would think the number >system could work if you just have a word document with numbers for >blocking, and insert the numbers into the appropriate place in the >script either manually or on the computer. Or, use columns, or two >documents side by side. My InDesign experiment is proceeding well. Everything looks nice and it's relatively easy to type in the notes. The blocking index numbers are a bit more difficult, but I think creative uses of shortcut keys or a macro program can help with that. However, the TabletPC idea is really quite interesting. I'll definitely be checking it out. >(Another digression - I'm such an olde pharte that I don't even like >taking rehearsal/performance notes on the computer. I find it easier >to print out a blank one, scribble my notes in appropriate boxes on >the fly, and then, at the end of the day, type it all in on the >computer and print that off for distribution and archiving.) Well, you still need a notepad even if you can type notes at the table during rehearsal. First, it's a little inconvenient to tote around a computer while you're looking at things on the stage, or in the hallway, or anywhere else an impromptu important conversation happens. Secondly, it's always a good thing to be aware of manners. I know that there are certain times when it's okay to hear the tappity-tappity of a keyboard (say, while rehearsing a production number from "42nd Street", but other times it might not be so welcome (think any number of death scenes). >More computer adept people, or maybe those who aren't simultaneously >taking blocking, prompting, taking notes, watching time, and leaping >up to help scene shifts and prop mishaps during rehearsals can >probably do it right on the computer and save a step. I can't.) Well--isn't that what PAs are for? They're supposed to be young enough to do the leaping! :-) I guess I'm striving for olde-pharte-hood myself.... (but you won't find me going back to typewriters and carbon paper, either...) Best, Brad -- Brad Spachman bspachman [at] att.net Stage Manager Goodspeed Musicals ------------------------------ Message-ID: <412AE314.6070609 [at] comcast.net> Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2004 23:41:24 -0700 From: mat goebel Cc: THEATRE-SOUND [at] LISTSERV.AOL.COM (theatre sound) Subject: Resume Format for Perons in Technical Theatre Since my season is winding down at my current position, Ive started to hit the job market and have blown the dust off my resume. Is there a particulat format that seems to be accepted for the entertainment industry? -- Mat G. Entertainment Technical Services Paramount's Great America "Remember kids, an *actor* shot Abe Lincoln." ------------------------------ End of Stagecraft Digest #111 *****************************