Grove DSM Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 This is my first time dealing with a prompt book, any information that you could give me would be great. :P :P :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Welcome to the Blue Room. As a new member you won't realise that one of the sure fire ways to get no useful posts back is to post without asking a proper question. "any information" makes us think you are maybe trying to get quick answers for something you need to do. Firstly, what info do you need, what's it for, what kind of prompt book - as in for dance, drama, musical theatre etc - some of the content is common - others very different, so you need to give us a hand. However - bung the word 'prompt' into the search box at the top of the page and you can search the blue room. Pretty useful this - as the subject comes up rather often.Paulmods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatman Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Also be aware that using "TextSpeak" in you messages (especially the title) is the quickest way to have your messages ignored by the most knowledgeable people around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamchristuffin Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Make sure that whatever notes/blocking you write is easily and quickly understandable by yourself and any others who may need to know. Obviously, check it's legible too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzette Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 If you are just starting out then can I suggest the purchase of one or two stage-management books .... depending upon your budget of course - or get in contact with your local library and see if they have them in stock. I would recommend the following 2 to get you started - there are obviously a lot more available but these are great for basic knowledge:Essential Handbook by Gail Pallin http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/1854597345.01.MZZZZZZZ.jpgSM - A Gentle Art by Daniel Bond http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/0878300678.01.MZZZZZZZ.jpg Good luck. NB - If a mod can change these links to the proper Amazon picture of the book that would be great please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GridGirl Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 The other great stage management book is Thomas Kelly's Backstage Guide to Stage Management - I'm also not clever enough to make it a picture link...This book has loads of great info about prompt books. http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/0823088103.01.MZZZZZZZ.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIPS Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I'd recommend lawrence sterne's book. can't do upper case - cat has me in a catlock. one thing I'd suugest is if you're right handed make up the book with script on the left and blank sheet on right - note taking is easier that way and you can still follow for prompts in rehearsal even as you scribble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamchristuffin Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 The other great stage management book is Thomas Kelly's Backstage Guide to Stage Management - I'm also not clever enough to make it a picture link...This book has loads of great info about prompt books. http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/0823088103.01.MZZZZZZZ.jpg I asked for this for Christmas, but apparently it's out of print. Don't know if anyone has a different knowledge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 well, the amazon link, when clicked on shows 16 available new and 2nd hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamchristuffin Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 But they aren't from Amazon; they're from private people or companies that bought the book previously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowan.b1000 Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 make sure even the most stupidest person could make sense of it. also if you are forgetful make sure you write everything down. for instance when I was cueing a show I had to also do the bar bells before the performance. I would alwasy forget so I made an extra sheet at the beginning of the book with cues I had to do before the performance starts. however by far the most important thing, as other people have already said, is to make sure other people can read it. becasue if you are ill and you have made it so only you can understand then your stand in wont be happy. row Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LXbydesign Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 Top tip from Rowan there. The single most important thing to remember is to make your book "idiot-proof". If your struck down by a bus on the way to work, one of the ASM.s will need to cover for you and its not going to be much fun for them or the running of the show if they have a problem with your presentation. Make sure contact details of venue / crew / and cast are always easily to hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_korman Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 And make sure it NEVER leaves the theatre during the run - if you take it home and then cannot get there you have a problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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