Cindy Andras

<<<< I know what you mean. I work in a theatre, and often, if there is an
issue,
> I am on the radio asking "house right or stage right"? >>> me

"In Australia this is dealt with by following the English system of Prompt
and Opposite Prompt (OP). The visiting Americans from touring productions
were always confused and would always say "OP right" ( ie Stage Right)."

Robyn L. Coburn

It is probably a matter of me overthinking it. A typical situation might
include a patron messing with some part of the set, climbing on the stage,
or being in possession of a camera. (varies) I work in operations. The
stage manager is usually the first to notice it. The call will come from
the box, which in physical proximity, is facing the same direction as the
audience. But, I would assume that the stage manager would use the same
directions as the cast and crew, regardless of where the individual is
physically standing. This is further complicated by the call coming to me
through the house manager, who may or may not change it around to fit her
perspective.

I didn't know about the English terms. That is interesting.

Thank you,
Cindy in SoCal


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