Managing Personalities in Live Entertainment
Live entertainment is a mosaic of diverse personalities, each bringing unique strengths and challenges to the table. Whether you’re leading
Read moreLive entertainment is a mosaic of diverse personalities, each bringing unique strengths and challenges to the table. Whether you’re leading
Read moreEthical leadership isn’t just about making the “right” choices—it’s about building trust, fostering respect, and creating an environment where people
Read moreIn edition of Half-Hour, I discuss formatting tips to include in your resume when applying for international work. These can
Read moreIn this article, I am discussing some strategies for building a successful team. Building a strong and cohesive team is
Read moreI asked my friend Helen Moreau, who has written for Half-Hour before, to write another article, and when we were
Read moreAs stage managers, we work behind the scenes, ensuring that everything runs smoothly while the spotlight shines elsewhere. What many
Read moreThe old adage “the journey is the reward” has been around for thousands of years and has been known by
Read moreIn this article, I am discussing ethics, values, and conflict. What does it mean to be an ethical Stage Manager,
Read morePicture this: a seasoned stage manager with years of experience kicks back as their younger, tech-savvy coworker throws out an
Read moreIn this edition of Half-Hour, I am discussing professional practice as a Stage Manager: the skills that you need outside
Read moreThey say every theater has its ghosts. Some are just whispers carried on drafts, tricks of light in dusty aisles,
Read moreMost people may not think about how all of the pieces of a production fit together more than a Stage
Read moreThe entertainment industry is always looking for the next big thing. With the rise of immersive theatre, it’s clear that
Read moreIn this article, I’ll briefly touch on some concepts around giving and receiving feedback. Communication is such a large part
Read moreIn this edition of Half-Hour, my friend Nicholas Lambros Smith discusses the importance of empathy and curiosity and how using these communication
Read moreIn this article, I asked my good friend Pamela Villanueva Gijon (or Pammy) to share her story about how she became
Read moreAs a stage manager in the fast-paced world of live entertainment, success depends on much more than just managing the
Read moreLeadership, at least in the modern Western imagination, is often portrayed as forceful, even militant, stern, and decisive. The “leader
Read moreExcused absences for mental health days are growing more common for K-12 learners, but most higher education institutions don’t allow
Read moreAs a stage manager, our role extends far beyond cueing performers and coordinating technical aspects of a production. At its
Read morePammy writes about how she makes space for mental health breaks and ways to prioritize your mental health while working
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