October 25, 2024
(13-19 yrs) Pro-D Workshop: Stage Management
Granville Island, 1400 Johnston St • 1400 Johnston St Vancouver, BC, Canada V6H 3S1 Organized by Arts Umbrella AssociationAbout this event
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Description
Stage managers may be the glue that actually holds theatrical production together. From before the first day of rehearsal to tech, and through to the closing night, the best stage managers bring an alchemical blend of organizational skill, creativity, caring, composure and focus to their work. Directors, actors, designers and stage crew alike all rely on a stage manager to help bring a wide-ranging variety of interests into focus, resulting in the harmonious convergence of performance, tech, design and management.In this workshop students will learn how to position themselves for success in high school or community production. Topics will include: setting up the prompt script, working with a director and production manager to schedule rehearsals, how to read between the lines to translate artistic language into practical cues, working with the stage crew, supporting performers through the rigor of rehearsal into performance, working with your fellow students and beyond. The workshop will provide insider tips for the student stage manager, and give the learner the confidence to stage manage their next production with heightened calm, confidence and clarity. Each workshop participant is asked to arrive with a laptop (PC or Mac) that is internet enabled, with access to the MS Office Suite, Google Workshop or iWork Suite.
Instructor Biography
Jackie Adamthwaite’s career in the performing arts has been a mix of both backstage and front of house, production and performance focused as well as arts administration. Jackie has a BFA in Theatre from the University of Victoria, with a specialization in Production Management. The first 15 years of Jackie’s career were spent in Stage Management, primarily in Opera, but also in Musical Theatre and concert events. In Victoria, Jackie has worked for Pacific Opera (Resident SM), the Belfry Theatre (Box Office, Front of House, SM), the Canadian College of Performing Arts (Operations Manager, SM Mentor), with Ken Lavigne in Concert (Production Designer) and for 17Black Events (Show Caller). Most recently Jackie was the Front of House Manager for the Royal and McPherson Theatres Society, and a Sessional Instructor at the University of Victoria. Jackie is currently working for the Vancouver Civic Theatres as Senior Manager of Theatre Operations.
Discipline Code:
TMF
Location
Studio 311 - Scene Shop at Granville Island, 1400 Johnston St
Studio 311 - Classroom at Granville Island, 1400 Johnston St
Instructor
Guest Artist
Age and Gender
Ages 13-19 · Co-Ed