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We are asking stage managers around the world, in a stage manager tag, some key questions about their job. Here is Kwena Mahlachane based in South Africa.
1. Are you a minimalist or a hoarder Stage Manager?
Minimalist.
2. What do you always have with you on stage?
My SM book and pencil.
3. What’s in your kit?
Masking tape, duct tape, first aid, needle and thread, bobby pins, scissors, glue and glue gun.
4. Mac or PC?
PC.
5. What’s in your pencil case?
Chalk, eraser, pencils & leads.
6. Favourite colour highlighter
I avoid color.
7. Favourite pencil
Pentel Techniclick 0.5.
8. What may be surprising that you don’t use?
Highlighters.
9. Coffee or Tea?
Tea.
10. Favourite Genre to work in
Drama.
BONUS QUESTION
11. Advice for new Stage Managers
I’d advise them to be assertive when it comes to work, especially if working with people their age. There must be a level of respect between performers and the stage manager.
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Want to be part of the SM Tag? Fill the form HERE.
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