Heya,
Thanks for the replies guys. There were most helpful and I took some more time to think about the whole scenario and my approach.
When I initially asked this person, I told him it was on recommendation from someone else (he's basically screwed that) and I described the project. We e-mailed back and forth many times because I was busy answering his questions about venues, equipment, etc. I sent him jpgs of the one venue because it is site specific and not a stage. I do not nag or become demanding. Everything was just to relay facts and keep in touch. He was supposed to book us a space at the university on the afternoon I took the dood the Psychologist. The day before I emailed him my cell # so he could get a hold of me in a pinch. No phone call. No email. Nothing. When I got back out here I emailed him and asked him to contact me but nothing after that either. I know he is very busy but if you are too busy don't do it!
The reason why I believe this has something to do with my communication is because similar scenarios happen to me all the time. People ditching, shafting and being poor communicators. I think my problem is that I'm wayyyyy too trusting. I need to make up templates for contracts and be more hard hitting about everything. Basically I really just want to have the lighting guy see my pieces and then just go deal with it. I don't want to have to be involved 24-7 other than to throw around ideas and keep that person updated. I've got enough shit to do. Bascially, DO YOUR JOB!'
I've been extrememly fortunate with my set and sound people. I have worked with them many times and I throw out directions, what I want, how I want it and leave them to it. I trust them with their work. I may like to touch base with them some time during the process so I can see whats up but basically I trust them. In return, I get a gorgeous job.
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The msn...sounds drastic .......hehehe. The thing with me is it may sound and look drastic but it's always something I've playing over in my mind at different points. I've been accused of being way too intense with my actions but really, I'm just very private about them and I never think anything through idly. I'm tired of hearing people gossip. I'm tired of lack luster conversation. Time to start anew!
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So I've got a stage in my living room....hehehe yes a stage, and no, it doesn't have a pole.
I took out one of the small frames on the side to open it up and now you can sit under there. The dood will love it! I've got the phone under there and a cushy seat. It's like a play house.
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mmmmm my coffee is ready.......
Thanks for the replies guys. There were most helpful and I took some more time to think about the whole scenario and my approach.
When I initially asked this person, I told him it was on recommendation from someone else (he's basically screwed that) and I described the project. We e-mailed back and forth many times because I was busy answering his questions about venues, equipment, etc. I sent him jpgs of the one venue because it is site specific and not a stage. I do not nag or become demanding. Everything was just to relay facts and keep in touch. He was supposed to book us a space at the university on the afternoon I took the dood the Psychologist. The day before I emailed him my cell # so he could get a hold of me in a pinch. No phone call. No email. Nothing. When I got back out here I emailed him and asked him to contact me but nothing after that either. I know he is very busy but if you are too busy don't do it!
The reason why I believe this has something to do with my communication is because similar scenarios happen to me all the time. People ditching, shafting and being poor communicators. I think my problem is that I'm wayyyyy too trusting. I need to make up templates for contracts and be more hard hitting about everything. Basically I really just want to have the lighting guy see my pieces and then just go deal with it. I don't want to have to be involved 24-7 other than to throw around ideas and keep that person updated. I've got enough shit to do. Bascially, DO YOUR JOB!'
I've been extrememly fortunate with my set and sound people. I have worked with them many times and I throw out directions, what I want, how I want it and leave them to it. I trust them with their work. I may like to touch base with them some time during the process so I can see whats up but basically I trust them. In return, I get a gorgeous job.
............
The msn...sounds drastic .......hehehe. The thing with me is it may sound and look drastic but it's always something I've playing over in my mind at different points. I've been accused of being way too intense with my actions but really, I'm just very private about them and I never think anything through idly. I'm tired of hearing people gossip. I'm tired of lack luster conversation. Time to start anew!
....................
So I've got a stage in my living room....hehehe yes a stage, and no, it doesn't have a pole.
I took out one of the small frames on the side to open it up and now you can sit under there. The dood will love it! I've got the phone under there and a cushy seat. It's like a play house.
......
mmmmm my coffee is ready.......
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i love yours... about the lover's mom!
Gawd, i just got lost for minute thinking about an old girlfriend and her prudish mother. I hoped you charmed her as I eventually did, but it took months!
"I've been extremely fortunate with my set and sound people. I have worked with them many times and I throw out directions, what I want, how I want it and leave them to it. I trust them with their work. I may like to touch base with them some time during the process so I can see whats up but basically I trust them. In return, I get a gorgeous job."
That's what i was trying to get at. It's the only way to work, but it does require that everyone is competent, and happy with their situation. If you've found these guys and it works then I suggest not changing your style, but try to find others like them you can trust without having to become some hardass just because the people you work with are slack. Don't you think? I mean, if someone doesn't take a person seriously just because that person isn't going to bark at them then, they're the ones that need an adjustment. you proved above that not everyone is like that, so I say skrew'em find someone who has their ethics in place.
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