Term of the Day: like fire to a caveman

 like fire to a caveman-- when you discover a new technology, maybe years later than other stagehands. "Getting a cordless Dremel was like fire to a caveman for me, even though they have existed for years."

Stagehands I Have Known #3: Hurricane

Hurricane--mild-mannered stagehand known for periodic, unexplained explosions.

Term of the Day: "fake it 'til you make it"

"fake it 'til you make it"--when you don't have the skills to do the job you have, you try to fake it until  you have those skills. "The young PSM's first Broadway show was a massive musical and he was in over his head. I guess he has to fake it 'til he makes it."

Term of the Day--off the hook

off the hook--to go crazy, to act out. To escape consequences for your actions.

Overheard Stagehand Line #39: "You should live your life..."

"You should live your life with decency and self respect, but if you can't do that, I still need you to show up at 8 a.m."

Term of the Day: numbskull

numbskull--moron

Term of the Night: "He's got a doghouse with a revolving door."

 "He's got a doghouse with a revolving door"-- said of a tempermental head who has different stagehands in the doghouse at different times.