Join Jacqui and Antonia one last time on the eve of International Stage Management Day to talk about the best bits (and some of the challenges) of working overseas. We also have a trip down memory lane discussing why we started this podcast and
Join us as we talk about how do we define success? Small scale, large scale, one person SM team or a ten person SM team? Does it really matter? We talk about what makes us feel successful and how success works for us. Bear with us as the recor
We have so much to catch up on in the first episode of Season 4. There’s been lots of talk, but now we need to see action. So, who do we include and who do we exclude in our empathetic practice, equity and inclusion, USITT, 4-day working weeks
Standby Please, season 4 is on it's way! In the meantime here is a peek back into the archives to one of our favourites from Season 3, Kindness. We all need a bit of kindness.
Join us for our final episode this season where we chat to Ryan Evans, Physical and Mental Health Coach of 121 Motivation. As an ex-stage manager Ryan has a unique insight into the pressures of the stage manager role. Together we talk through t
In this episode, we chat to Lou Platt from Artist Wellbeing about her work and how the role of Stage Management fits into Company Wellbeing. From what is your ventral vagal anchor to practical tips to embed wellbeing in the studio. Lots to disc
A slightly different episode from us this week as we decided to have some fun discussing our top 5 bits of Stage Management kit. Obviously, the company should always provide anything you need to do your job but join us as we get down to the nit
Antonia has got more questions about boundaries and Jacqui tries to help her answer them!Join us as we talk about work and personal boundaries. Why do stage managers feel the urge to ‘go the extra mile’ on every occasion? Why do people feel the
After a slightly hysterical trailer, we return with the first episode of Season Three in a much more thoughtful mood. This week we talk about the concept of kindness and how that works in the world of work. What does kindness mean to stage man
And we are back! Join Jacqui and Antonia once more as they chat about all things Stage Management. This season topics include the value of kindness, the importance of boundaries and what to do when you doubt yourself. There will be lots of advi
Join Jacqui and Antonia as they catch up on their year and what they are grateful for personally and professionally. Topics include podcasts, elections, family, resilience and our amazing stage management community.
This episode we have a very special guest, Gail Pallin, author of one of the best stage management books ever! We chat about how the book came about, all things stage management and Gail’s latest project CallQ.
Join us as we chat with Gareth Hulance from Cue 2 Cue and discuss Events and the shift into it for Stage Managers, the main differences and similarities.
This time join Jacqui and Antonia as they start by talking about ethics and morals in work, move into bullying and sexual harassment and end up with creating safe spaces. And learn why it’s always all about the poster!
Eavesdrop into our Zoom chat about the pros and cons of working online, are things different? What’s lost? And is anything gained? In our first episode of Season 2 we explore the trials and tribulations of Stage Managing online.
Things we will be talking about over the next few months include the challenges of stage managing online, do SMs need a moral compass, is there an SM personality and sometimes the only thing we can do is breathe. Plus we have 2 brilliant guests
Jacqui, Antonia and Barbara Eifler chat about where your SM skills can take you. Join us for an informal conversation about the value of SM skills, achieving a work/life balance and the stage manager’s guide to parenting! Other captioned epis
Self confessed recovering perfectionist Antonia and Jacqui discuss the pros and cons of striving for perfection in Stage Management. Other captioned episodes of Standby Please can be found here...
In this episode we discuss all things community and the role a union has to play with Simon Curtis, Equity's National and Regional Organiser for Wales and South West England.
What will it mean for Stage Managers? Dressing rooms, meet and greets, what are the new rules? In this week's episode we discuss the hug police and more....
In this episode we're joined by Bruce Guthrie, Head of Theatre & Film for the National Centre for Performing Arts in Mumbai, as we discuss respect and hierarchy and its place in the rehearsal room and production.