Third Interview Preparation

1.  Who do you plan to interview?  What is this person's area of expertise? 
I plan on interviewing Jeff Keane from Cal Poly. He is the Production manager and is heavily involved with stage managers and their learning at Cal Poly.

2.  Verify that you have called your interviewee to schedule an interview.  What is the date and time of the interview? 
I have been asking my mentor for his number, but I have not gotten it yet. I will continue to bug her for the number so I can schedule something asap.

3.  Phrase an open-ended question that will help you find research resources that would help to answer the EQ.
How should a stage manager pick their assistants?
What kind of organization is best when it comes to the stage manager box?

4.  Phrase an open-ended question that will help you think about other useful activities you might do to help you answer the EQ (IC2, possible experts to talk to, etc).
What is it like for a stage manager to be confined to the booth during a show?

5.  Phrase two open-ended questions that help you to understand your interviewee's perspective on an aspect of your EQ. 
From the perspective of other production staff, what is a smooth running show?
Whats one way to stay on top of checking up on the different aspects of the show, such as costume and props?

Blog 7 - Second Interview Preparation

1.  Who is your mentor and where do they work?  If their workplace does not reflect their expertise, what makes them an expert? 

2.  What five questions will you ask them about their background?

1. When was your interest in theatre started?

2. How did you get into stage management?

3. When did you know stage management was the career path for you?

4. What schooling are you going for to be a stage manager?

5. Do you think that you will be stage managing for the rest of your life?