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jstrazzere

stagemanager portfolio - SMNetwork.org - 1 views

  • I choose three shows I have done - ie a musical, a 'play' and an opera.
  • I take a few (3 or 4) pages from each prompt book (the good bits with lots of cues) and a couple of the forms - ie rehearsal reports, performance reports etc. etc. Add some photo's to the back and if you have them, review cut outs.
  • I bind each one up as their own show (staples down the side).
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  • Basically, when I am looking for a Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager or Production Assistant all I want is a cover letter and resume with references.
  • #1-It doesn't really illustrate anything about how good an SM you are. Anybody can make a fancy looking form or prompt book, especially given time to redo it for inclusion in a portfolio. We all know this is not what SMing is about. What's the point of photos of a production? They illustrate the designer's work- not yours. Whether to hire someone as part of an SM team can only be gleaned thru careful interviewing, and checking of resumes and references.
  • Each one ends up being about 10 pages. A cover letter at the front, detailing EXACTLY what each one is:
  • I think in general, and this is my thought, that all the good qualities of the SM can not be summed up on paper - the way you handle pressure, the way you deal with people, the way you look at a show, your sense of humor. When you work for a new theatre or work under a new SM, most of the time you are going to have to adapt your paperwork to the new place you are going to work for. Yes, I can see you can do a prop list, can type a call, etc, etc . . . these are things I usually get from a reference
  • Often, when receiving materials from Interns, I actually find that their submitted materials are often a mark against them - they sound great over the phone, the present themselves well in the interview, they have the experience that would make them ideal, but the paperwork they submit is either substandard or "too cute". Make sure when you are submitting materials it is professional.
  • ALSO . . . be very careful that any work you submit as part of your portfolio does not include personal or confidential information - such as phone numbers, medical information, etc.
  • NOW my desire to work for them changes. Because I have more information which leads me to believe they don't know too much about my job after all, and thereby maybe not as much about theatre, and maybe I actually don't want to work there. And so I do not Jump.
  • I usually carry with me a portfolio and a prompt book. What I have found is that if I ask would they like to see my portfolio first, they usually don't ask to see a prompt book, or they flip through it just to check for thouroughness.
  • I feel a portfolio has its own benefits in some situations. First, you can show that you do have a creative artistic eye, without going to far out there. As a stage manager I am not a designer, but I need to make sure that Cues are executed with the eye of one.
  • Another benefit of a portfolio, is that instead of a line on your resume that says you have certain computer skills, you can SHOW that you are computer literate or savy.
  • e, but I do like to include production shots to show the level of theatre for the production, to give them a feel for the paticulars of the show.
  • I would suggest still hauling a book with you. Some people will still want to flip through and read a randomly chosen daily report, ect. As I said earlier though, most people I have interviewed with seem to only take a token look though my prompt book, if that, after I present my portfolio.
  • In todays increasing technical world, it is easy to put together a digital portfolio, burn it to a disk, coordinate a label, and case cover with your business card and resume to give as a leave behind package. At first it sounded very corporate to me- (having done data entyr/marketing for so long) but it has grown on me. If you have strenghts in these areas, why not use them (just don't flaunt them).
  • I used to make two copies of the calling script, one that I cleaned up and included all Qs plus the final blocking for them. Gotta admit I don't do that any longer - I do always make a clean copy but it's the prompt book/calling script I create after we tech, the one I use/adjust as needed for the run.
  • I've never been asked to have a portfolio at an interview. I also do not bring a prompt book since they become property of the theatre when the show closes.Anyone can have pretty paperwork, but what do you do when your actress calls out sick three hours before a performance and you have no understudy? Experience helps there, not pretty paperwork.
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    Conversation among multiple stage managers answering questions regarding what companies look for in a Portfolio.
mportrie

Portfolio | Shawn Sagady - Projection Designer - 0 views

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    Pretty nice portfolio. Not a fan of the background texture. Functional.
emstreeter25

Scenic Art Portfolio - 1 views

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    I like the layout of this portfolio and the variety of pictures showing the pre-production stages.
jstrazzere

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      Had multiple show, so only stuck with specific pieces per show to allow more information to be placed into the portfolio.
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      Love the set up of Resume, lists are specific and to the point and contains information that other companies would find informative and useful.
mportrie

Daniel Carino | Projection Designer - Portfolio - 4 views

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    SEXY. Very Clark aesthetic. I love the layout, the color, and the titles. LOVE LOVE LOVE
jstrazzere

Alyssa Bryan Stage Management Portfolio | Stage Managing - 0 views

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      Like the format of the resume. The way everything is set into specific categories. Helps to show the extent of the theatre's they have spread out to and the amount of directors they've worked with, leaving the possibility of connections and References.
emstreeter25

Scenic Painting Portfolio - 0 views

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    I enjoy the use of negative space in this portfolio. But I do think it could be more interesting placed in the space. Again easy to navigate,
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    I like how she displays the production photos but like to see some bigger images
taylor ewing

THEATRICAL-DESIGN - 0 views

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    I enjoyed the simplicity of the search in this Portfolio. Though I think it could be a bit more personal.
mportrie

J A M I E L E W | portfolio - 0 views

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    Not a huge fan-- I don't like that there is no emphasis on the name. The logo got equal treatment weigh the rest of the content-- it should be clear and easy to identify
jstrazzere

Stage Management Portfolio, Travis Blackwell - 3 views

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      Lists the amount of things required within the show he worked. Who with and how he worked it based off of other positions
  • Worked with AEA Member -50+ quick changes -Opperated flying piece -Flash paper used -Fired 7 gunshots during show -3/4 thrust space -Audience interaction -Served as wig master -Utalized/performed illusions  -Appeared on-stage for scene changes -Items dropped from catwalk in show
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  • þff-Automated Turntable -Automated "hellmouth" Staircase -Curtain falling effect -Dealt with crew member termination and  found replacement -Drop, Noose, and Legs flown -8 person 2:30 min fight sequence -Swords, & knives used -Worked with licensed fight choreographer. -50+ Slide Projections -Smoke and Haze used -Food Consumed
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  • Stage Manager July 2013
  • -Worked with AEA actors -3/4 thrust space -Food and liquid consumed on stage.  -Food and liquid thrown on stage.  -Handled mid-show power outage.  -Operated sound and light boards
  • Stage Manager
  • Unique Elements:  -Automated Trapdoor with Lift -Pyrotechnic Effects  -Fog Used -Drinks consumed -Worked with minors
  • Stage Manager
  • Unique Elements:  -2 Story House -Called 20+ Cues for Practicals -Food Consumed -Worked with minors
  • Stage Manager
  • Unique Elements:  -Cast of Teens and Pre-Teens -Pyrotechinc Effects Used -Swords and Daggers Used -3 minute Sword Fight Sequence ​
  • Production Stage Manager
  • Unique Elements:  - Live painting on stage - Performed in a black box theatre
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      Resume is relatively simple set up. Lists the locations and positions as well as his higher up. Lists the theatres and what shows he worked at those theatres. Has his website, phone number and email posted on the top to give all forms of contact.
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      Lists all specific skills he has in order to help show the possibilities he could have for jobs.
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      lists his other ability with makeup and what he had done with it with example pictures.
jstrazzere

Portfolio - Sue Pyecroft Dark Horse Puppetry - 0 views

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      Lists the separate shows they are working on with a rendering on the front page of the cite. Has a separate page for each of the shows they have created puppets for.
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      Lists current projects that they are working with at the time aside from what they have already done.
jstrazzere

Puppetry - Sarah Pickup Portfolio - The Loop - 0 views

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      Showed a step by step process of what they did in order to construct this puppet. Not a lot of writing on how it was done though.
  • I did a Puppetry course during my Second Year at NIDA which was taught by the wonderful Tina Matthews. She was wonderful to learn from as she had worked on Jim Henson's the Labyrinth. She also worked on the hit ABC show the Feral's to help fabricate the puppets as well as a being a puppeteer.
emstreeter25

Portfolio - Jessica P. Wong Production Designer & Scenic Artist - 0 views

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    Showcases photos nicely
tciambra

portfolio | About - 1 views

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      Should the water color be as prominent here? It's a bit distracting and breaks your form for me.
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      I think posting your phone number is a lot more helpful than the contact "form" that we keep seeing.
celine perron

portfolio - 4 views

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      I like that you put your artist statement here. See if you can summarized it. It's a lot of text for a site.
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      Can you put captions under the photographs?
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    My website
tciambra

RASHOMON- Props :Rachel Benson's Portfolio - 0 views

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      Great example of process-you can see her sketches, as well as photo research and final product. The effect she uses on the edge of the photos are also a nice touch in creating a collage.
mportrie

Sean Michael Smallman | Lighting Designer - 0 views

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    Very nice-- clear aesthetic.
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    Very nice-- clear aesthetic.
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