I need some advice...
I need some advice...
BwayTheatre11
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/03
#0I need some advice...
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:01pmLately I have been having some different interests pop into my head. As much as I love and am fascinated by lighting design, stage management has been sparking my interests. I am always interacting with the performers, am very organized, like to be 'in-charge,' etc. Being a stage manager, I would get to do all of these things. Plus, I think I am only interested in the technical aspect of lighting. I have been telling everyone that I AM going to be a lighting designer. Whenever I am at the theatre, you will catch me looking up staring at the lights. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO! I really think stage management would be so much better for me and my talents.
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BwayTheatre11
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/03
#1re: I need some advice...
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:13pmPLEASE HELP ME! All of a sudden, I really feel stage management is for me, but I do not know how to decide.
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#2re: I need some advice...
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:15pmI don't want this to sound stupid, but I think if you dedicate yourself, you can do it ALL. If stage managing is what you want, stage manage. If you want to be a lighting designer, be a lighting designer. Do it all. Be well-rounded. It can happen.
"The stage is where I live and come alive and act out all the things that go on in my life. It's not just what I do for a living, it's my shrink and my love affair. No one in my life has ever or ever will kiss me on the mouth like this lover called my relationship with my performance."
BwayTheatre11
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/03
#3re: I need some advice...
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:18pmAHHHHHHHHHH! I have no clue why I cannot get this off my mind all of a sudden!
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BwayTheatre11
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/03
#4re: I need some advice...
Posted: 8/24/04 at 10:58pmWell you guys are a great help. Just great. Thanks!
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#5re: I need some advice...
Posted: 8/24/04 at 11:03pmI tried!!!!! Sorry for words of encouragement.
"The stage is where I live and come alive and act out all the things that go on in my life. It's not just what I do for a living, it's my shrink and my love affair. No one in my life has ever or ever will kiss me on the mouth like this lover called my relationship with my performance."
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#6re: I need some advice...
Posted: 8/24/04 at 11:04pmIs there a way you can be involved in both? Maybe have a co-stage manager and work on lights some days?
"We like to snark around here. Sometimes we actually talk about theater...but we try not to let that get in our way." - dramamama611
BwayTheatre11
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/03
#7re: I need some advice...
Posted: 8/24/04 at 11:05pmMyNameInLights, you are wonderful. I was not referring to you. I really appreciate you advice. I really do.
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Updated On: 8/24/04 at 11:05 PM
#8re: I need some advice...
Posted: 8/24/04 at 11:07pmOkay, just making sure. I felt really bad there for a second because I couldn't help you more.
"The stage is where I live and come alive and act out all the things that go on in my life. It's not just what I do for a living, it's my shrink and my love affair. No one in my life has ever or ever will kiss me on the mouth like this lover called my relationship with my performance."
BwayTheatre11
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/03
#9re: I need some advice...
Posted: 8/24/04 at 11:17pmIt is just frustrating. I have to learn not to worry so much and enjoy whatever I choose to do.
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aspiringguy715
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/21/04
#10re: I need some advice...
Posted: 8/25/04 at 12:41amOh BT11, you'll figure it out in time. Try both, see which one fits you the best, which one you enjoy that tiny bit more. No matter what suits your talents, you have to go with what you want more. You'll never be satisfied if you don't. I'm sure you have talents in both areas, and every aspect is important to a production so you can always try both at a time. Good luck with it though!
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