New York Stagehand Glossary
Friday, August 31, 2018
Term of the Day: reign of terror
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reign of terror --ongoing, abusive work environment, coming from an unstable head. "The propwoman led a 15-year reign of terror agains...
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Term of the Day: dry drunk
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dry drunk --former drunk who is on the wagon, but still has the explosive rages or dysfunctional behavior associated with long-term drunks. ...
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Overheard Stagehand Conversation #31: "I've done three shows..."
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New House Head: "I've done three shows. I know what I am doing." Old Contractman: (Malicious laughter) "I've done ...
Term of the Day: turn the screws
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turn the screws --to apply constant pressure on a person to get the results you want. "I turned the screws on the contract propman and...
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Term of the Day: the Basement
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the Basement-- the two theaters run by the Manhattan Theatre Club in the basement of the City Center, famous for their low pay and substanda...
Term of the Day: the usual whistle stops
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the usual whistle stops-- when a stagehand is bouncing around, they can make their money by doing the same big projects every year, like th...
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Term of the Day: empty headset
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empty headset --a production stage manager who lacks the character, charisma or skills to do their job properly. "The new PSM is a real...
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