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On Line Courses

Are you a theatre student who is interested in Stage Management?

Or just interested in learning more about the intricacies of

working backstage in the theatre?

Come and join us on Stage Management 101

Come and join us on

Stage Management 101

containing International content & CallQ

This ten session course takes you through all of the basics you need to know to work in stage management. Using the UK system as its basis but with some international additions you will learn about running rehearsals, working with props, creating your prompt copy and opening the show as an ASM, DSM and SM.

The course runs fully online so you can work at your own pace

supported by one to one tutorials throughout.

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pay over

TWO

instalments

If you would rather pay in two instalments

follow these 4 simple steps

  • You will receive two equal invoices of £400

  • On receipt of each payment the course will be released to you in two parts 

Stage Managing Musicals and Opera

'so much more than just score reading'

This is an intermediate level course for those who already have

some stage management experience

 

On this course you will learn the differences involved in working on musicals and opera at each stage of the production process; how to follow a score

(if you can music read already then great, if not now is your chance to learn more); background to the two arts forms; how to lay out your calling script as well as cueing practice

 

There are 7 sections to the course for you to work though and also 2 tutorials with Amy plus an optional cueing test. Perfect if you would like to try out your new skills in a safe environment

The course commitment is between 4 and 6 weeks

part time and in your own time

What is Stage Management

and is it

the career for you?

Come and join us for a personal  30 minute Video call

on all things Stage Management

taking you through the job roles and production process

This interactive session is designed for those with little or no knowledge about

the role of the Stage Management department in theatre

It is an ideal introduction for all that have a passion for theatre

either as a leisure time activity or are thinking about a career in

the Stage Management profession

Contact us to register your interest to arrange a time and date

Sessions are available at a time to suit you

Any day

could be your starting day!

Introduction to the Production Process

or

how to get your show on smoothly!

This is a short course designed for those who want to know more about how to stage a production

In 4 sessions we will take you through the key job roles required

and a step by step guide for mounting your show including:

how to create a schedule

budgeting

basic health and safety

There are 3 sessions available online and one personal video call

This course is designed for people who are just starting out on their theatrical journey or would simply like to know more about staging a smooth running show.

We also need your help!

Beyond the courses that are on the website now,

what other courses should we be looking at developing?

Please let us know if you have any specific ideas.

We would love to chat to you about them as we are here

to provide what is actually needed

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Management Mentoring Sessions

Management Mentoring

Online       Confidential       One to One       Mentoring

​​Topics include:

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  • Your Current Management Challenges

 

  • Dissertation/Thesis Support*

 

  • CV / Resume and Cover Letter review

 

  • Interview Prep

  • Career Mentoring

  • Any Stage Management related topic

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*Dissertation/Thesis Support

  

This could be a single session to talk through your ideas or we can book in several sessions

to guide you through the entire process depending on what you feel you need help with.

Please note:

As this is a Bamboo Manager service

it will carry a cost implication.

Standard hourly rate £60 *

but we can be flexible

&

naturally it will require your contact details

* £60 for One Session. Multiple sessions available at flexible pricing

If you would like to talk to us prior to enrolling on one of our courses always feel free to contact us

for your dissertation

A final note about Dissertation Interviews.

If you wish to interview Antonia

and we are happy to help!

that will always be free 

Guest educator
Antonia Collins - The Bamboo Manager Project / Online Stage Management courses / National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts Beijing

for more details

Students and staff alike, enjoy the freshness that a guest can bring

to your learning enviroment.

The Bamboo Manager has been presented in institutions, worldwide including:

       

Beijing, Florida, Hong Kong

&

London

Stage Management techniques

Management in the creative work place

Score Reading for - Theatre and Opera

Sessions can be tailored to suit the inspiration or training that you would like us to provide

and let's discuss some dates!

Bring the Bamboo Manager
to your
Institution & Faculty

"Does it need to be an Institute?"  I hear you ask ...... 
The Simple answer is NO!

We Can Bring Bespoke Tuition To You - Anywhere
online or in person

Consultancy

In 2009 began a collaboration with GDS that would lead to the development of their SM console and cue lights - CueSystem.

 

Over a period of 9 months Antonia offered advice and support and regularly gave training of the products to Stage Managers and Theatre Consultants.

 

Cue System is now produced by ETC in America and installed in venues across the world.

Antonia continues to work with ETC on developing the system concentrating on the needs of the end user.

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Conference & Webinars

Conference and Webinar engagements can be tailored to your needs

Whether it is in Stage Management, International Education

Being the Manager you Want to Be!

or a

subject covered in any of our online courses

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Conference & Webinars

Whether it is in International Education, Stage Management, Being the Manager you want to be!

Conference and Webinar engagements can be tailored to your needs.

or a

subject covered in any of our online courses.

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