The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious. It is the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science. -Einstein
Beginning the Experience Journey, Part 4: 4 Thoughts on When College Doesn’t Make the Grade
Experience
Wednesday, 14 February 2007

College is not for everyone.  Our society really emphasizes college, and yet there are plenty of people who go because they are “supposed” to and then end up with tons of student loans and a degree they cannot use… or worse they end up with tons of student loans but were unable to complete the degree because they didn’t belong there in the first place.  In theater, there are some alternatives to the traditional college experience, which also happen to be good supplements to the college experience. 

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Paper Cutter for Gels
Tips and Tricks
Tuesday, 13 February 2007

The time taken cutting gels with a knife or scissors can really eat up the time the lighting crew has onstage. The fastest way I have come across to get the gels in the hands of the electricians is a paper cutter, and is the most often used in theaters.

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Beginning the Experience Journey, Part 3: 7 Thoughts on Why College is the Most Chosen Path
Experience
Tuesday, 13 February 2007
Almost all of my techie friends have a college education.  Why is this the most common path to take?  Here are the top 7 reasons I think this is the case.

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Beginning the Experience Journey, Part 2: 5 Things to Learn from My Story
Experience
Monday, 12 February 2007
Here are five concepts to take from the story of my early years and apply to your life to maximize your chances of success in getting a chance to gain experience in the theatrical community.

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Contest Opportunity
Ramblings of a Personal Nature
Monday, 12 February 2007
One of my favorite sites to browse while between work is backstagejobs.com .  I've never actually found a job for myself there, but there is always a lot listed.  They have a partner blog called The Contact Sheets, and are running a contest there.

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Beginning the Experience Journey, Part 1: My Story
Experience
Monday, 12 February 2007

My first experiences were through a combination of college and summerstock.  I had experience at the high school level as well, but I’m not counting that.  Why?  I don’t think that helped me actually land my first job past the inspiration it gave me to pursue further education.  Perhaps I’m selling my high school experience short.

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Beginning the Experience Journey: Series Introduction
Experience
Monday, 12 February 2007

Gaining experience is something that happens differently for technicians than for actors.  Actors often pay to participate in internships and showcases.  Technicians with college experience really should be able to gain more experience while getting at least a stipend.  No matter which way you cut it, beginning experiences will likely involve a whole lot of work.

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