SM: "SL & SR" or "P & OP"
Thu, 22 Nov 2001, 07:34 amWalter Plinge7 posts in thread
SM: "SL & SR" or "P & OP"
Thu, 22 Nov 2001, 07:34 amThats a confusing subject for you.
Recently, I was calling cues for a small panto show, and, as is my understanding of stage geography, the right hand side of the stage (from audience POV) is called "Stage Left", while the left had side of the stage (from audience POV) is called "Stage Right".
As an SM, and an ASM for many years, all shows I have worked on have used this standard. However, on this particular show, I was told by the lighting op (who knows his stuff), that "Stage Left and Stage Right" were the English standard.
He argued that the true Australian standard is "Prompt" and "opposite Prompt (OP)" for SL and SR respectively.
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Does anyone know the proper standard for this? I have heard of P and OP before, but was not aware they were even used here at all!
Are they just for lighting cues? Are they for all SM cues? Are they for direction and blocking?
ta,
Alan D .Thompson
Recently, I was calling cues for a small panto show, and, as is my understanding of stage geography, the right hand side of the stage (from audience POV) is called "Stage Left", while the left had side of the stage (from audience POV) is called "Stage Right".
As an SM, and an ASM for many years, all shows I have worked on have used this standard. However, on this particular show, I was told by the lighting op (who knows his stuff), that "Stage Left and Stage Right" were the English standard.
He argued that the true Australian standard is "Prompt" and "opposite Prompt (OP)" for SL and SR respectively.
?
Does anyone know the proper standard for this? I have heard of P and OP before, but was not aware they were even used here at all!
Are they just for lighting cues? Are they for all SM cues? Are they for direction and blocking?
ta,
Alan D .Thompson
RE: SLiP, SLaP, SLOP
Fri, 23 Nov 2001, 04:28 pmWalter Plinge
Quick reply
I have been working in the industry for 17 years In the UK & Europe & can only comment on this from that point of view.
I have used both terms in the past but the norm is SL & SR as this will never change.
The Prompt Desk is normally sittuated on the SL side but can be on the oppisite side this is then called (excuse my French) bastard prompt.
In short SL & SR are constant and will never change, but prompt side can differ which can be confusing for visiting techies.
Best bet is if your calling the show you decide.
Bob
I have been working in the industry for 17 years In the UK & Europe & can only comment on this from that point of view.
I have used both terms in the past but the norm is SL & SR as this will never change.
The Prompt Desk is normally sittuated on the SL side but can be on the oppisite side this is then called (excuse my French) bastard prompt.
In short SL & SR are constant and will never change, but prompt side can differ which can be confusing for visiting techies.
Best bet is if your calling the show you decide.
Bob
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