New York Stagehand Glossary

"Forever came" --the end of "Cats." The original production of "Cats" ran for 18 years, from 1982 to 2000. The...

between hangovers --sarcastic comment about a stagehand with a drinking problem. "He's a good head if you catch him between hangove...

road dog-- stagehand who sleeps around on the road.

Broadway schadenfreude--a  secret or not-so-secret desire for a show to close. Schadenfreude is the German term that means "joy at othe...

manna from the heavens-- an unexpected job. From the Old Testament reference. "My show closed and I had no prospects. The sudden openin...

survival job-- job that an actor has to pay the rent while auditioning for acting roles on Broadway and elsewhere. Survival jobs are often o...

"Revenge is a dish best served cold" --old Sicilian saying.