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Off-topic: My vacation road-trip, part 3
Part 1 is here and part 2 is here. Day 5. Driving only to and from the train station in Durango. We awoke early, as the train tickets claimed that boarding would end 30 minutes before departure. We planned on getting to our 9:00am train by 8:00am just to be safe, and because the first... »
Ever have days when a simple edit would fix everything?
“The designer is unqualified to determine the structural or electrical appropriateness of this design, and will not assume responsibility for improper engineering, construction, handling, or use. All materials and construction must comply with the most stringent applicable Federal and Local Fire, Safety, Energy, and Environmental Codes.” -USA 829/IATSE disclaimer (with modification). »
Pic of the Day for March 19, 2010
I’m a sucker for big old theatres, and by the look of the stage and house floor, this one has been around a good long time. Plus you get the bonus of the partition wall for the orchestra pit, and the ghost light! This pic of the day was taken by the prolific and talented... »
Three times as old as the number of working dimmers on my first gig
Which is even funnier to me now that a single raceway at one theatre I work at also has three times the dimmers as the first theatre I worked at. It’s my birthday today, so I’m going to keep this short. I’m not sure what I should ask for, since I already feel like I... »
Totally off-topic, but made my day.
Riding on Chicago area Metra commuter train. They have upper and lower level seating. Upper levels hang over lower level on either side of aisle like balconies, allowing conductor (and boarding passengers) to see both levels at once. There is a 12″ high foot rail running the length of the upper lever floors, used... »
Fun bit from late night TV
Alan Kalter: Its time for “Late Show Before They Were Stagehands!” Alan Kalter: Pat Farmer is a treasured, much beloved member of the “Late Show” family. As the head stagehand, he holds a job of immense responsibility and is integral to the production of the show. But, what was Pat before he was a stagehand? Pat Farmer: I was... »
Pic of the Day for December 18, 2009
A stagehand climbs to the front truss at a Bruce Springsteen concert. This great Pic of the Day is from Josefine Stenudd and is posted in her Flickr account. »
Black Friday and Theatre
While the rest of the US has 3 days left in their weekend, most of you reading this will be working each day. When the masses have free time, they seek to be entertained, and we are the ones that help do that. Christmas Carols, Nutcrackers, and locally set holiday shows start running full... »
Off-Topic: With apologies to Sesame Street…
Cloudy day, keeping the sun away. Hard to play, when outside is damp and dark. It’s just another day, over here in Albany Park. . Cannot play, everything’s drab and gray. Cranky neighbors here pass dogs that bark, It’s a sad November day, over here in Albany Park. . It’s a matted carpet sky, The ground is wet, but... »
Hudson & Gaines
