Category: theater

Let’s Talk About the Real Cost of Being a Stage Manager You know, when you graduate from college, it’s pretty common to think that you’d get a job and start…

So, you want to become a stage manager, huh? Well, before you take the plunge, I’m going to set the record straight. Despite lots of people in the arts thinking…

Trying to Stay Healthy While Back on the Road: Lessons from My Failed Attempts Hi, it’s Mel again. So, I recently returned from my first event post-pandemic. Going back made…

Here’s some down-to-earth advice for you to consider before jumping on the next train to New York City: Think about your student loans. They can pile up and if they’re…

“Living the Life as an Off-Broadway Production Manager” You know, after much exploring in my twenties, I eventually settled on what you might call a normal job. These days, I’m…

When would you consider working for nothing? Personally, up until now, the only type of unpaid work I’ve done was volunteering. For example, I used to contribute to the annual…

Title: My Journey from Theater Novice to Stage Manager During my college years, I juggled three different jobs. One of these was writing for the school newspaper, but admittedly, the…

“The Roller Coaster Journey of a Stage Manager” Hey there, 2017 was the most bizarre ride in my career as a stage manager. You ever ponder, “How did I end…

Winning at Failure: A Beginner’s Guide Ever messed up real bad? Well, let me tell you, you’re not alone. In fact, the question I find myself asking alot is “What…

Here’s a simplified version of your content: Line-It App Review Hello! I’m Mel from brokeGIRLrich, and I bought an iPad a while ago, mainly for work tasks. Initially, it was…