New York Stagehand Glossary
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Term of the Day--a money dump
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a money dump --an expensively produced flop that may be used by producers as a way to launder profits from other more successful shows. See ...
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Term of the Day: adult colic
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adult colic --persistant look of displeasure on someone's face, expressing perpetual discomfort. "That head? She must have adult co...
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Term of the Day: "no church"
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"no church" --this project is not fine carpentry, just put up something that works. "When I told the tech I was going to hire...
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Expression of the Day: to-go bottle
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to-go bottle --cheap bottle of liquor, often made of plastic, drunk by Bowery bums and hardcore rummies. "On opening night, the ingenue...
Monday, September 12, 2022
Expression of the Day: to go local
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to go local --to go on the Local or House payroll. "After years on being on contract on a long-running Broadway show, the electrician ...
Sunday, August 14, 2022
Stagehand Dialogue #30: "I'm still not gonna put you on my loadout"
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Enthusiastic Stagehand: "Hi, how are you? I haven't seen you in a while. How's your family?" Broadway Head: "Everyone...
Monday, July 18, 2022
Term of the Day: "Do Not Work" list
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"Do Not Work" list --Actor's Equity's "Do Not Work" list bans Equity members from working with certain producers...
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