17 Rules to follow while Backstage. Musketeer Style
- You’re in the way; MOVE, please.
- There are too many of you in the Green room. Our supply of oxygen is limited. Please leave the room.
- All that food is for the crew. BYOF
- “Quiet in the Green Room!” means you; Hush please.
- The crew is highly trained, intelligent technicians who know more than you do about backstage. Defer to their good judgment.
- The Actors know what their doing and where their going, let them through Crew.
- Being in theatre is an adventure. Rough it; get wet, have fun, relax!
- Making friends with the crew is classy and good for morale.
- Making friends with the actors classy and good for morale.
- NO PHONES!
- Everyone, cast, crews, directors are your friend, treat them accordingly. Invite them to lunch with you, ask for ideas, advice and feedback.
- The Stage Crew, Costume Crew and Make-up Crew are like the motorcycle gang members that Billy Jack fought. Unless you too were a Marine Sniper, do not mess with them.
- The actors in The Three Musketeers are trained combat artists, don’t mess with them, they have swords.
- If you are seated when asked to move, take your seat with you. Failure to do this just creates double work for stage crew.
- Stage crew members are not your personal slaves.
- Bring enough for everyone. This goes especially for Belgian Chocolates, fresh baked breads, frequent flyer miles and cappuccinos.
- Being the “Cool” member of the production is a status worth striving for. In future shows, everyone will recognize you and greet you. Many, will joke and crack wise with you. You want this… everyone wants this.
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