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Should You Work on Cruise Ships? | Entertainment Careers at SeaShould You Work on Cruise Ships? | Entertainment Careers at Sea
Should You Work on Cruise Ships? | Entertainment Careers at Sea
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Are cruise ships right for you? If you've ever considered applying for (or accepting!) a job on a cruise ship in entertainment, whether it be as a technician, performer, or stage manager, you're in the right place. Let's talk about what makes you a great fit (or a not-so-great fit) for working in a floating theatre in the middle of the ocean. Welcome to Half Hour Call! Don't forget to subscribe...
So... Now What?? | Graduation from The (Almost) Complete Guide to Stage Management! #28So... Now What?? | Graduation from The (Almost) Complete Guide to Stage Management! #28
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Congratulations! You’ve made it all the way to the end of The Almost Complete Guide to Stage Management! (or skipped to the end… who’s to say?) A career in the arts can be incredibly daunting, especially for those just starting out. Let’s talk about where to go from here, including how to get real world professional experience as a stage manager, and how to handle rejection in the theatre indus...
Tips from a Production Stage Manager | Five Things You NEED to Know | 20,000 Step Hike VlogTips from a Production Stage Manager | Five Things You NEED to Know | 20,000 Step Hike Vlog
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Ever wondered what it takes to be an Equity Production Stage Manager? Let's reflect on what I learned in my first few months as an Equity Production Stage Manager and what I wish I knew going into it. Plus, join me on a gorgeous walk/hike on my journey to get 25,000 steps! Let's break down my top five things I learned as a PSM, and how to be a better stage manager! Welcome to Half Hour Call! Do...
How Do Stage Managers Tape Out a Rehearsal Room? |The (Almost) Complete Guide to Stage Management #9How Do Stage Managers Tape Out a Rehearsal Room? |The (Almost) Complete Guide to Stage Management #9
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A stage manager's job is to make the rehearsal room as real as possible. A big part of that is taping out the groundplan of the set on the rehearsal room floor. Let's talk strategies for measuring, plotting, and taping the floor to make your tape out as smooth as possible. Thanks to ASM extraordinaires Tyler B. Osgood and Liz Gleason!! Don't forget to subscribe by clicking the link below: ua-ca...
Stage Manager’s Day Off Vlog | West Palm Beach | Half Hour CallStage Manager’s Day Off Vlog | West Palm Beach | Half Hour Call
Stage Manager’s Day Off Vlog | West Palm Beach | Half Hour Call
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One of the best parts of the job for a freelance stage manager is working in different cities and states every few months. Check out my days off from Palm Beach Dramaworks in West Palm Beach, Florida. Every wondered what a stage manager does on their day off? Check it out! Welcome to Half Hour Call! Don't forget to subscribe by clicking the link below: ua-cam.com/users/HalfHourCall Check out ou...
How To Read a Scale Ruler | Stage Manager Essential Skills | Half Hour CallHow To Read a Scale Ruler | Stage Manager Essential Skills | Half Hour Call
How To Read a Scale Ruler | Stage Manager Essential Skills | Half Hour Call
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Welcome to Half Hour Call! Don't forget to subscribe by clicking the link below: ua-cam.com/users/HalfHourCall Check out our stage management merch: www.KentJamesCollins.com/store Etched Scale Ruler: amzn.to/3KxchGv Scale Ruler Worksheet: www.kentjamescollins.com/_files/ugd/4a491b_599543d83a034ddfbbd1502345b62bd0.pdf STUDIO GEAR Camera: amzn.to/38Sh6sZ Studio Lens: amzn.to/3eM7aEW Studio Microp...
How Much I Make as a Freelance Stage Manager | Let's Talk About Money | Half Hour CallHow Much I Make as a Freelance Stage Manager | Let's Talk About Money | Half Hour Call
How Much I Make as a Freelance Stage Manager | Let's Talk About Money | Half Hour Call
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Let's talk about money... again! Tax time is a time I like to sit down and look at how much money I made as a freelance stage manager. Let's talk about stage manager salaries, the ups and downs of freelancing, and exactly how much I made last year! Also, congratulations to Nate Coffey on winning the 2022 Symposium Sweepstakes! Everyone else, you can visit www.broadwaysymposium.com and use the c...
No Fear Networking in Theatre | Ft. Broadway Stage Manager Matthew Stern | Half Hour CallNo Fear Networking in Theatre | Ft. Broadway Stage Manager Matthew Stern | Half Hour Call
No Fear Networking in Theatre | Ft. Broadway Stage Manager Matthew Stern | Half Hour Call
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ANNOUNCING THE 2022 SYMPOSIUM SWEEPSTAKES!! This episode, and the Symposium Sweepstakes, are sponsored by the Broadway Stage Management Symposium. Enter to win free registration to the 2022 Broadway Stage Management Symposium by visiting www.KentJamesCollins.com/sweepstakes to enter by Friday, April 8th. Check out www.broadwaysymposium.com to learn about the Symposium and to register! HOW TO EN...
Stage Managing for Cruise Ship Rehearsals! | Behind the Scenes Vlog | Half Hour CallStage Managing for Cruise Ship Rehearsals! | Behind the Scenes Vlog | Half Hour Call
Stage Managing for Cruise Ship Rehearsals! | Behind the Scenes Vlog | Half Hour Call
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Have you ever wondered what goes in to rehearsing the entertainment offerings for a cruise ship? The cruise ship industry employs hundreds of stage managers and provides a unique opportunity to travel while doing what you love. Go inside the room where it happens at the Creative Studios by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings for a special behind-the-scenes look at a final rehearsal for their signatu...
Packing for a Month at Sea | Cruise Ship Stage Manager Tips | Half Hour CallPacking for a Month at Sea | Cruise Ship Stage Manager Tips | Half Hour Call
Packing for a Month at Sea | Cruise Ship Stage Manager Tips | Half Hour Call
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What do you need to bring with you for a cruise contract as a stage manager? Let’s talk about the five things I’m glad I packed to relaunch the live entertainment on a cruise ship! Welcome to Half Hour Call! Don't forget to subscribe by clicking the link below: ua-cam.com/users/HalfHourCall Check out our stage management merch: www.KentJamesCollins.com/store STUDIO GEAR Camera: amzn.to/38Sh6sZ ...
Calling Cues on a Cruise Ship! | Behind the Scenes of Cruise Ship Stage Shows | Half Hour CallCalling Cues on a Cruise Ship! | Behind the Scenes of Cruise Ship Stage Shows | Half Hour Call
Calling Cues on a Cruise Ship! | Behind the Scenes of Cruise Ship Stage Shows | Half Hour Call
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Installing cruise ship stage shows can require a lot of flexibility. Sometimes, you have to call a show for the first (and only) time so you can record the timing for the rest of the run! Take a look inside a day as a stage manager as I call cues on a cruise ship for one of their new cruise ship stage shows! Welcome to Half Hour Call! Don't forget to subscribe by clicking the link below: ua-cam...
What you NEED to Know About Working with Timecode!! | Stage Managers’ Timecode Tips | Half Hour CallWhat you NEED to Know About Working with Timecode!! | Stage Managers’ Timecode Tips | Half Hour Call
What you NEED to Know About Working with Timecode!! | Stage Managers’ Timecode Tips | Half Hour Call
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Welcome to Half Hour Call! Don't forget to subscribe by clicking the link below: ua-cam.com/users/HalfHourCall Check out our stage management merch: www.KentJamesCollins.com/store STUDIO GEAR Camera: amzn.to/38Sh6sZ Studio Lens: amzn.to/3eM7aEW Studio Microphone: amzn.to/384epp5 Vlog Lens: amzn.to/3mUipzs Vlog Microphone: amzn.to/3zoXpG7 iPad Pro: amzn.to/34ZUJ3H Teleprompter: amzn.to/3uxs6Gk T...
Stage Managing at Howl O Scream | Theme Park Stage Manager Vlog | Half Hour CallStage Managing at Howl O Scream | Theme Park Stage Manager Vlog | Half Hour Call
Stage Managing at Howl O Scream | Theme Park Stage Manager Vlog | Half Hour Call
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Want to know what it takes to be a theme park stage manager for one of their busiest events of the year?? Have you ever been interested in theme park stage manager jobs? Come with me on a day at Howl O Scream stage managing one of the park’s shows, the Skeletones! Welcome to Half Hour Call! Don't forget to subscribe by clicking the link below: ua-cam.com/users/HalfHourCall Check out our stage m...
Stage Management Goals for 2022 | Half Hour CallStage Management Goals for 2022 | Half Hour Call
Stage Management Goals for 2022 | Half Hour Call
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Happy New Year! After a quick hiatus, Half Hour Call is back! Let's talk about my goals for 2022 as a stage manager, artist, and a person! If you're a stage manager, what are your goals for this year? Let me know in the comments! Welcome to Half Hour Call! Don't forget to subscribe by clicking the link below: ua-cam.com/users/HalfHourCall Check out our stage management merch: www.KentJamesColli...
The Truth About Working Theatre for Young Audiences Tours | ft. Ruth E. Kramer | Half Hour CallThe Truth About Working Theatre for Young Audiences Tours | ft. Ruth E. Kramer | Half Hour Call
The Truth About Working Theatre for Young Audiences Tours | ft. Ruth E. Kramer | Half Hour Call
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Stage Manager Extraordinaire and recent Del Hughes Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree Ruth E. Kramer talks all about theatre for young audiences tours and the highs and lows of bringing theatre to children across the country. Have you ever wanted to tour with a TYA show, such as TheatreWorks USA tours? Find out if it's for you! Endless thanks to Ruth for her contributions to this channel and to...

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  • @darrenbeecher9258
    @darrenbeecher9258 21 день тому

    Thanks for this. Great refresher! I did a degree in stage management and tech production over 20 years ago. I’ve been teaching media and computer science the last 20 years, but have stepped back into shows with a school production. Great to see what I was taught 20 + years ago hasn’t changed. Very good video describing what took a long time to learn. Thank you

  • @julians.stevens1192
    @julians.stevens1192 22 дні тому

    My favorite question recently was "what do you think the job entails?" I thought it was a great way to get inside the candidate's thought process and make sure they have a realistic picture. It was a TD interview, but still

  • @mx_milk9227
    @mx_milk9227 28 днів тому

    Santa Fe should be here lol.

  • @EllaMilaScott
    @EllaMilaScott Місяць тому

    okay but phantom 👏

  • @emilynevaboliver
    @emilynevaboliver Місяць тому

    you killed it! I was holding my breath the whole time, though. does that get go away with experience? 😅

  • @clarindablais
    @clarindablais Місяць тому

    This is amazing, Kent! Thank you!!

  • @mckennashelly6099
    @mckennashelly6099 2 місяці тому

    This is so awesome, the first show I ever stage managed (and called) actually was this show a couple of years ago! Watching this series in preparation for an interview for a stage management internship this week. Thanks so much!!

  • @helenrachel1557
    @helenrachel1557 2 місяці тому

    I know this video is 3 years old but I was asked to stage manage a show for community theater- I'm really young, and have only done two shows as an ASM. Should I accept?

  • @laurenh438
    @laurenh438 2 місяці тому

    Loved this video ❤

  • @Hinakurachan7
    @Hinakurachan7 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for your insight on this! I have been considering the possibility of working on a ship, so this information helps a lot.

  • @joshwyndham-kidd5678
    @joshwyndham-kidd5678 2 місяці тому

    Nobody: Me: oh WAAAAAA - AH - AAAAAAA - aaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAH! *hand*

  • @Abby.rizz23
    @Abby.rizz23 2 місяці тому

    I was a production of in oliver twist! (Ur wall)

  • @Abby.rizz23
    @Abby.rizz23 2 місяці тому

    Im really thinking i wanna be a stage manager, but im stuck between director and stage manager, i even love working lights!! It's so hard to pick😢

  • @rwpuppy1
    @rwpuppy1 2 місяці тому

    go with the flow is SENDING me (I’m in Nemo right now)

  • @AlexPazderka
    @AlexPazderka 2 місяці тому

    set and prop design and the writing precess i am into that

  • @laurenh438
    @laurenh438 2 місяці тому

    This is so interesting, thank you x

  • @swansonseven2851
    @swansonseven2851 2 місяці тому

    Glad to see you producing more content. You look great.

  • @omniasoltemperat5
    @omniasoltemperat5 2 місяці тому

    So glad you're back!

  • @LuanaOnMaui
    @LuanaOnMaui 2 місяці тому

    Great video! While I have never worked on a ship, I have known several people who have (performers, musicians, tech). One friend could not get over the seasickness issue and ended up having to leave their contract early. One person ended up having to visit the ship’s medical several times for STI meds. 😒😒😒

  • @ooivuoo
    @ooivuoo 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for making this videos and sharing your experiences. It was soooooo helpful. 🎉thanks a lot!!

  • @Sebastian.727
    @Sebastian.727 3 місяці тому

    This has been the most amazing series thanks so much for making this ❤

  • @moonpiemoonpie
    @moonpiemoonpie 3 місяці тому

    Oh my gawd THANK YOU!

  • @riftryn
    @riftryn 3 місяці тому

    The only ones missing are Dead Girl Walking-Heathers Say My Name-Beetlejuice Dead Mom-Beetlejuice Fine-Ordinary Days Part of Your World-Little Mermaid Sorry Not Sorry-SIX

  • @stanedwards309
    @stanedwards309 3 місяці тому

    What about MAKE OUR GARDEN GROW?

  • @jamesrowland-hill162
    @jamesrowland-hill162 3 місяці тому

    What’s the difference between a UK SM and a US SM

  • @MyThingIsThis
    @MyThingIsThis 3 місяці тому

    As someone who has to learn to be a stage manager in one week-your videos have saved my life! Thank you!

  • @missnicki75
    @missnicki75 3 місяці тому

    what are the numbers on the front of the stage in your ground plan for?

  • @tombstone4986
    @tombstone4986 4 місяці тому

    Im the opposite, my laptop is broken so i am going paper only, and my phone... as stage mgr...😢

  • @LBetsy326
    @LBetsy326 4 місяці тому

    OMG! This is 100% truth. Also, I have come to hate "Favorite Things" and "Tomorrow." Best Line: Stop! It's not even out yet...LOL! This was fantastic.

  • @DaZi19
    @DaZi19 4 місяці тому

    0:00 Seasons of Love - Rent 0:28 Popular - Wicked 0:43 ?? 0:54 Memory - Cats 1:24 ?? 1:44 ?? 2:08 Favorite Things - Sound of Music 2:23 ?? 3:01 ?? 3:35 ?? 3:41 Giants In The Sky - Into The Woods 3:49 Let It Go - Frozen 3:54 ?? 4:21 Tomorrow - Annie 4:34 ?? 4:49 ?? 5:01 On My Own - Les Miserables 5:23 ?? 5:50 Don't Rain On My Parade - ?? 5:59 Time Warp - ?? 6:20 ?? 6:42 Anything I Can Do - ?? 6:55 ?? 7:04 ?? 7:23 ?? 7:55 One Day More - Les Miserables 8:35 Defying Gravity - Wicked that's all I got without looking anything up lol

  • @user-fd9zq4ft7o
    @user-fd9zq4ft7o 4 місяці тому

    Do you ever include a line for choreography specified in the piece, or do you leave it out like the songs?

  • @AnnNunnally
    @AnnNunnally 4 місяці тому

    Should just call it Songs Boomers Love. Cause I love them all.

  • @preston3072
    @preston3072 4 місяці тому

    NO SANTA FE?

  • @PaigeKosik
    @PaigeKosik 5 місяців тому

    I just found this!! I miss this cast and the studios

  • @O_A___
    @O_A___ 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for these really helpful tips. Do you know who's job it is to update the script if the dialogue gets changed during rehearsals?

    • @HalfHourCall
      @HalfHourCall 5 місяців тому

      Great question! It’s sort of both the playwright and the stage managers’ responsibility. Technically, the stage manager is responsible for maintaining the prompt book, which includes “accurate playing text” or something like that (I am paraphrasing). But the playwright is the one responsible for actually making the changes, obviously. Typically it’s just a conversation between the SM team and the playwright, some playwrights are happy to hand off the responsibility, others want to keep control of their script so they update it. On major projects (broadway, etc) there might be a “Script PA” who is a member of the stage management team who’s whole job (or primary job) is to maintain the script and track/distribute changes and new pages. So, like everything, the answer is “it depends”!

  • @gnosisdevelada-joseburboa6439
    @gnosisdevelada-joseburboa6439 6 місяців тому

    gracias.. ha sido de gran ayuda y orientacion

  • @sarahneu8349
    @sarahneu8349 6 місяців тому

    So... I came here to learn some things about stage and prop management (and THANK YOU for THAT awesome info!!!) but I just want to say - you're explanation and instructions of how to use Excel for theatre-nerds is amazing! I've been resistant to using it for decades, and you've made it easy.

    • @HalfHourCall
      @HalfHourCall 5 місяців тому

      So glad it was helpful!!!

  • @compassrosetheater125
    @compassrosetheater125 7 місяців тому

    Very helpful as we're training our interns!! Thanks

  • @nolynnoel1032
    @nolynnoel1032 7 місяців тому

    they never knew the impact they’d have

  • @borne1
    @borne1 7 місяців тому

    Trying to figure how you made the ground plans.

    • @HalfHourCall
      @HalfHourCall 7 місяців тому

      Hi! For these, I just did an approximation in PowerPoint with shapes and outlines. But for real shows, I get a PDF copy from the production manager (usually ask for any text and annotations to be removed) and convert to JPEG online!

  • @henrybrown7920
    @henrybrown7920 7 місяців тому

    Thanks, Kent! I've been a board op with my company for almost 2 years and the managing & tech directors entrusted me as the Sound Designer for our current production. So I'm heading into my first tech period starting tomorrow as a full production team member...yikes! Your video really helped calm and center me (as has our TD, who's 100% cool), so I wanted you to know I appreciate your videos a great deal.😄

    • @HalfHourCall
      @HalfHourCall 7 місяців тому

      Break legs!! Have a great show and a smooth process! Thank you so much for watching :)

  • @Elin_Bradshaw
    @Elin_Bradshaw 7 місяців тому

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @Elin_Bradshaw
    @Elin_Bradshaw 7 місяців тому

    Very helpful

  • @raepan2797
    @raepan2797 8 місяців тому

    Naughty from Matilda should for sure be here lmfao

  • @FloridaRepTheatre
    @FloridaRepTheatre 8 місяців тому

    We love Ruth!

  • @charissawilson842
    @charissawilson842 8 місяців тому

    First time director of a middle school play and fully in over my head, but you are an absolute gem for providing these!

    • @HalfHourCall
      @HalfHourCall 7 місяців тому

      Have so much fun!! Break legs!

  • @ooivuoo
    @ooivuoo 8 місяців тому

    Thank you so much sharing your experience and tips!! I really appreciate it!!

  • @irlallura8131
    @irlallura8131 8 місяців тому

    The way my jaw was dropped this whole video. I'm graduating undergrad soon, as a training SM, and have never thought to just.. retype the script. I have only ever scanned my little booklet and resized the page to give myself enough white space for blocking and cues. This has revolutionized the way I create my prompt script. This is so smart. Thank you SOOO much for this. My university only has one SM class and I'm mostly self-taught just by experience on productions at my University, so your series has been incredibly helpful and has taught me so many new things already (watching this is what I'm doing for fun on a weekend night LOL).

    • @HalfHourCall
      @HalfHourCall 5 місяців тому

      So glad it’s helpful! Definitely cannot take credit for the idea of typing out a script, that’s long been a practice in some SM circles!

  • @claudialynch12
    @claudialynch12 9 місяців тому

    I'm never going to get over the pen....just saying :).