#stagemanagement
Freelance Stage Management | 2022 - Present
GALLERY
I am currently working as a freelance stage manager, having worked on events such as the Asia Arts Festival and Singapore International Dance Challenge. I have also worked with communities such as the Under the Bridge Series for their production, 'Social Constructs'.
ROLE & TASKS
My role usually involves tasks such as:
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Coordinating different departments to ensure smooth running of rehearsals and final performance
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Managing and executing stage cues
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Tending to performers' needs
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Setting up the stage
Not Grey: Intimacy, Ageing & Being | 2021
ROLE & TASKS
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Acted as assistant stage manager for the online performance, Not Grey, by Salty Xi Jie Ng, showcasing video vignettes, interactive performances and writings by 15 senior women answering the question: "What is intimacy to me?"
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Assisted in any last minute video edits.
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Gave direct cues to live performer
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Executed live cues through command buttons
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Managed set-up and tear-down
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Manage live chat (replying and relaying to performer)
TAKEAWAYS
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Learning to operate the platform 'Ohyay'
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Managing an online performance
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Assisting performer in learning lines and cues
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Gaining understanding and experience in working with seniors (as performers and audience members)
GALLERY
'Day I Met The Prince' Prompt Book | 2021
ROLE & TASKS
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Created and annotated a prompt book using Kuo Pao Kun's 'Day I Met The Price'
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Created my own cues, stage design and costume design
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Sourced for sound effects and music to be used for the cueing exercise
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Used the prompt book to call cues in a graded cueing exercise
TAKEAWAYS
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Learning to call and craft my own cues
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Learning about the several roles of a stage manager beyond calling cues
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Developing several ideas to stage a script
Prompt Book PDF
Verve Launch Afternoon | 2019
ROLE & TASKS
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Assigned as stage manager for the launch event of the annual Verve Arts Festival 2019
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Delegated roles and tasks to the cohort
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Liaised directly with advisors and festival committee
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Oversaw rehearsals and schedules for performers and ushers
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Produced videos and slides used for the launch ceremony
TAKEAWAYS
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Managing several teams and departments concurrently
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Creating detailed performance and rehearsal schedules
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Managing (noise control, cueing) performers and stage hands backstage
GALLERY
