We are asking stage managers around the world, in a stage manager tag, some key questions about their job. Here is Katrin Reichardt based in Essen/Germany.
1. Are you a minimalist or a hoarder Stage Manager?
Minimalist.
2. What do you always have with you on stage?
My Intercom, peppermint bonbons.
3. What’s in your kit?
Daily schedule, score, technical run sheet, ground plan, props list, costume list.
4. Mac or PC?
PC.
5. What’s in your pencil case?
Pencil, eraser, sharpener, tape, torchlight, highlighter, post-it, scissors.
6. Favourite colour highlighter
Yellow.
7. Favourite pencil
HB.
8. What may be surprising that you don’t use?
Wireless headphones.
9. Coffee or Tea?
Coffee.
10. Favourite Genre to work in
Opera.
BONUS QUESTION
11. Advice for new Stage Managers
Keep calm and take a deep breath.
Other SM Tags:
The Stage Manager Tag: Lisa Weinshrott
The Stage Manager Tag: Caroline Watters
Want to be part of the SM Tag? Fill the form HERE.