Expression of the day: whiff of an attitude problem

whiff of an attitude problem-- a warning sign of the future problems of a bad attitude. "The young stagehand kept asking me for work, but I got a whiff of an attitude problem, so I never hired her."

Overheard Stagehand Line #48: "She'll put you in three bags"

 "My stagehand friend is very generous, but don't cross her...she'll put you in three bags and they'll find you in two different boroughs."

Overheard Stagehand Line #30: "She only speaks jerk."

Extra Man Referring to a Condescending Stage Manager:  "She only speaks jerk." (A much harsher word was used in the original.)

Term of the Day: tantrum du jour

tantrum du jour--for that irritable co-worker who always has a reason to explode about something.

Historical Analysis of the Day: "I am sure props invented the wheel..."

 "I am sure props invented the wheel...I guarantee it!" Theatrical Teamster at a recent loadout making fun of the prop reliance on dollies when loading trucks.

Overheard Stagehand Line #59: "It's important to have an assistant who's as paranoid as you are"

"It's important to have an assistant who's as paranoid as you are"--it's important to have an assistant who will alert you to dirty dealings by the tech, SMs or the contract stagehand. They are your eyes and ears. These people will often try to screw you and try to break down the conditions.

Overheard Stagehand Line #40: "He's a talented stagehand..."

 "He's a very talented stagehand, he's just not a talented human being."