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November 16, 2017

The Right Way to Make Lists: A Guide for Theatrical Managers

We’ve been making lists the wrong way. You may think I’m crazy. After all, what’s…

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Best Practices Performing Arts

December 7, 2015

5 Pre-Production Practices of the Best Stage Managers

Picture a chef, getting ready for dinner service. Before a rush of diners crowd into…

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Education Performing Arts

November 17, 2015

Thinking About a Master’s Degree in Stage Management? Read This First

We're pleased to introduce a new contributor to our blog, Kirk Laing. Kirk is a…

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Education Performing Arts

August 18, 2015

So You’ve Decided to be a Stage Manager. Now What?

A lot of articles you read these days about how to become a stage manager focus on…

Ryan Kirk

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Education Performing Arts

June 10, 2015

5 Tips to Make you a Stronger Stage Manager

Last week, I had the privilege to attend two amazing educational events. The first was…

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Everything Else

November 27, 2013

The Stage Manager’s torrid love affair with Time

This week at Propared we’ve spent a lot of time thinking about Schedules; those lovely…

Ryan Kirk

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Everything Else Performing Arts

September 14, 2013

What Is The true Value of a Contact Sheet?

As a stage manager and production manager, I don't create a contact sheet for my…

Melissa Johnston

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Education Everything Else Performing Arts

February 3, 2013

Why Did You Become A Stage Manager?

Stage Managing a production is hard. No, really. It's a job that can often feel thankless,…

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The Right Way to Make Lists: A Guide for Theatrical Managers

5 Pre-Production Practices of the Best Stage Managers

Thinking About a Master’s Degree in Stage Management? Read This First

So You’ve Decided to be a Stage Manager. Now What?

5 Tips to Make you a Stronger Stage Manager

The Stage Manager’s torrid love affair with Time

What Is The true Value of a Contact Sheet?

Why Did You Become A Stage Manager?

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