Half Hour Call
Half Hour Call is dedicated to the positions in the theatre and live entertainment industry that are not typically in the spotlight. Half Hour Call is committed to making theatre training more accessible in an effort to make our industry more equitable. Videos focus on how to be a stage manager, interviews with industry leaders, and up to the minute information on the theatre industry as a whole.
Have questions you’d like answered on the show? Ideas for topics? Email AskHalfHourCall@gmail.com
Check out all the cool stage management merch at kentjamescollins.com/store
About Me:
My name is Kent, and I am the director, arranger, and a performer in the Overdone Musical Theatre Medley. I am a stage manager and performer, and I have worked for cruise ships, theme parks, and regional theatres across the country and around the world. Proud member of Actors' Equity Association.
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This is your reminder to VOTE if you haven’t already! My county has early voting, and there was absolutely no line. Easy and painless!
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Hello all! Half Hour Call will be taking a one week break for Labor Day. But don't worry, we will be back on September 13th!
In the meantime, check out this video from last year about why unions are important.
4 years ago | [YT] | 3
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Hey friends! Taking a break from Friday postings this week and next week, but planning to resume them in the new year!
Monday episodes will still be posted on schedule. Happiest of holidays!
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CYBER MONDAY SALE!
20% off STOREWIDE with code CYBER20
www.KentJamesCollins.com/store
The Black Friday sale was so popular I wanted to extend the fun and savings! Today only, on everything in the store! All profits are being reinvested in Half Hour Call to bring you even better content!
Also, stay tuned for today’s video, can’t wait for you to see it! Thanks, friends!
-Kent
P.S. I know I used too many exclamation points, I don’t care, it’s exciting.
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“Standby” is what stage managers call to get someone ready to execute a cue. Not what we call to discourage action.
Tonight, the President of the United States told white supremacist militias to “stand by”.
Are you registered to vote? What is your plan for voting day?
vote.gov/
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Please note: This Monday’s video (7/20) will be released at 1pm in observance of the Strike for Black Lives at noon. More information at: j20strikeforblacklives.org/846-pledge/
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Hi Friends!
The premiere video of Half Hour Call will be coming out TOMORROW, JULY 6th at 12pm Eastern!
Half Hour Call is focused on the roles in theatre that don't typically get the spotlight. Tomorrow's premiere episode: What Is a Stage Manager?
Half Hour Call will be releasing videos every Monday (aka on the standard Equity Day Off), so be sure to subscribe!
All the best,
Kent
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