New York Stagehand Glossary
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Term for a Hard Day: to do the heavy lifting
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to do the heavy lifting - -a day or period of hard work (unloading trucks, carrying couches to the fifth floor)..."we had some heavy ...
Perils of Stagehanding: to get dinged
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to get dinged --to get hit, usually on the head
Monday, January 26, 2015
Respect for the Old Timers: "When the scenery was made out of wood and the men were made out of steel"
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"When the scenery was made out of wood and the men were made out of steel" --mocking line when an older stagehand starts telling ...
Term of the Moment: underminer
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underminer --stagehand who will undermine other members of the crew for personal advancement or because he/she can't help him or hersel...
Term of the Whiny Moment: Debbie Downer
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Debbie Downer-- constant complainer. SHOULD be used for both sexes. Based on the old SNL skit.
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Term of the Day: Anecdotage
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anecdotage --nonmedical explanation for the condition of an older stagehand who tells the same five stories over and over again, usually w...
Term of the Moment: fluffer
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fluffer --prop person who is skilled with fabric goods (drapes, pillows and bedspreads). Has different meaning in porn world.
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