Fixing Props
September 24, 2015
Category: Stage Crew
Stage Crew
September 13, 2015
Why Stage Crew? By: Sam Ginkel (’15)
September 5, 2015
Theatre is an amazing art form that allows anyone of any talent to express themselves. From actors, singers and even dancers. But people pass up the chance to experience a different side of theatre. A side no audience member can see from a glance, an actor can possibly imagine, or playwright could dream up. A side … More Why Stage Crew? By: Sam Ginkel (’15)
What Does a Stage Manager Do?
August 26, 2015
A stage manager is essentially the head traffic controller of a live theater or television production. Once the director has issued his or her final notes to the cast, this person usually assumes command of the physical stage area, dressing rooms and backstage greenroom. All staff, such as lighting, sound, props and scenery technicians, report … More What Does a Stage Manager Do?
SEVEN AMAZING IMAGES OF STAGE TECHNICIANS THROUGHOUT HISTORY
June 22, 2015
When we have edible props…
June 6, 2015
Why I do it.
May 3, 2015
Costume crew is not just a bunch of girls sitting around sewing and gossiping. It’s a group of dedicated people who choose to spend hours on end frantically fixing buttons so an actor can make their cue, running around to facilitate quick changes, and, well… sitting around sewing and gossiping. Hi. I’m Jenna, if we … More Why I do it.
Advice for Board Ops…
April 21, 2015
Who really makes Theatre Magical
February 1, 2015
I’ve always found theatres to be magical places. For many years now, an important part of my pre-show ritual has been to arrive at the theatre early enough that I can sit alone for a few minutes in the stillness of the deserted auditorium, soaking up a little bit of that magic; the atmosphere pregnant with … More Who really makes Theatre Magical
All Hail the Stage Management!
January 23, 2015
“Places, please. Places, please for the top of Act One.” Every theatre performance starts the same way- the script secretary calling the actors to the stage. Like a ship without a rudder, no production can function without stage management. The Homestead Theatre Department is very fortunate to have one of the best in the business, Lonnae Hickman. Armed with nothing … More All Hail the Stage Management!
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