Inside Problems
Time is
What is money
A stage manager actually takes a break during the 10
What is leading by example
Something that you shouldn’t be receiving in the middle of the night
What are emails
Sarah is given a stipend for her daughter's daycare
What is providing resources for employees with children
Stacy the stage manager walks into every rehearsal room with a contagious work ethic and positive attitude
What is leading by example with an air of professionalism
The production calendar has changed up to 30 times from it's original conception
What is disrespecting people's schedules
Marcus is only available for contact between 8am-5pm
What is having a strict cut off time for emails
Sarah has missed the last three production meetings to pick up her daughter from school
What is not providing adequate childcare
Ever since Marcus started having email cut off times he noticed other production members also cut off their communications and feel happier
What is leading by example
Nathanial the second stage manager keeps all of their material in a binder that is easy to navigate and understand
What is being organized
You notice the producer has acquired a fancy for a certain actor
What is violating professional boundaries and relationships
The stage management team meets with the director to create a rehearsal calendar at the beginning of the process which is then maintained throughout
What is respecting everyone's schedules
A production team member who had a medical conflict keeping them from rehearsal, is called to come in despite the advanced notice
What is a lack of accommodation
Actors, and production members use an online program such as workforce to communicate their conflicts to the team
What is respecting everyone's time
Patricia the third stage manager always asks the cast how they are doing and brings little snacks and a smile
What is being approachable and charismatic
Excessive hours, no break, and burnout
What is overworking company members
The company members are paid equitably and equal to the amount of hours dedicated to the process
What is paying employees correctly
A production team member, who works overtime at the theatre, is unable to make their rent payments
What is not providing adequate pay
David is a full time employee at the theatre company. He needs a few days off for his sister's wedding but can't afford the pay cut
What is paid time off
Stacy and Nathanial share notes about their tech processes to each other for future projects
What is being resourceful
A director comes up to an actor during their 10 to give them a note
What is violating their break time?
The director leads check ins, fences, and access need checks before every rehearsal
What is creating a comfortable environment
Jenny just created a little Jenny and can't take off production to take care of her
What is not providing maternity leave
Joshua is paid above the national average for his position and finds that he is able to save an adequate amount and increase his quality of life
What is living with adequate pay
Jenny is teaching little Jenny to be a stage manager. She tells her to communicate concisely in an effective positive manner
What is good communication