New York Stagehand Glossary
Friday, November 13, 2020
In Memory: RIP Pete Wright
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The brothers and sisters of Local #1 IATSE experienced a horrible tragedy on November 12, 2020. Pete Wright, the incredibly talented flyman ...
Saturday, October 31, 2020
Term of the Day: to break character
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break character —when an actor becomes distracted or laughs, losing focus on what his/her character is supposed to be doing.
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Term of the Day: on application
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on application --a stagehand trying to break into Local 52 will be on application , gaining qualifying hours and getting ready for the test
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Term of the Night: Orange crush
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Orange crush: five-pound plastic sledgehammer good for pounding scenery or decking into place, which does not leave a mark like a metal sl...
Sunday, September 27, 2020
Term of the Day: the key, key
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the key, key -- key carpenter responsible for laying out projects. A Local 52 term. Highly skilled carpenter who translates designer plans ...
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Term of the Night: permit guy
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permit guy -- Local # 1 stagehand allowed to work in Local #52 (film and TV local). You are permitted to work in the local. As a category, i...
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Term of the Night: to Bigfoot someone
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to Bigfoot someone -- to overpower another person, to take over a situation or responsibility from someone because you have more power or in...
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