hey, I am a veteran stage manager getting ready to run my first opera (though I have called my fair share of musicals)
any thoughts on the differences between opera process/performers/directors/designers vs. theatre?
any thoughts on the differences between opera process/performers/directors/designers vs. theatre?
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Re: opera vs. theatre
Thu, December 22, 2005 - 12:54 AMI have worked in both mediums as a director.
I would be willing to discuss it with you.
It all really depends on the director and their approach.
A SM should probably know how to read music first of all.
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Re: opera vs. theatre
Thu, December 22, 2005 - 8:36 PMI do know how to read music, (albeit stumblingly) so I've got that covered. I am told that the director for this gig is really easy to work with, and at least the LD is someone I've worked with a couple times before.
I suppose a meeting with the director to discuss his process preferences is in order.
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Re: opera vs. theatre
Sun, January 1, 2006 - 10:30 PMI've done work on both and the only difference that really stuck out for me were the cues. There were so many light cues that I almost went cross-eyed. But it was a lot of fun and I'm sure you'll be great.
It'll also give you a chance to learn a bit of a different language.
Good Luck!
