non performance jobs in the theatre
non performance jobs in the theatre
JustAFan3
Understudy Joined: 8/29/16
#1non performance jobs in the theatre
Posted: 3/23/17 at 10:51am
Hi all,
As most of you all, I am a big broadway fan and am very curious in the behind the scenes jobs in a broadway show. Not for me personally, but just curious as to the many roles that go into putting on a show. For example, the dressers - what is their background - education/experience? Do specific broadway stars request specific dressers? or do they vary from show to show? Are the carpenters/electricians etc employed by the specific theatre as shows rotate in and out? I am just so impressed with all the moving parts that go into a production. Thanks !
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#2non performance jobs in the theatre
Posted: 3/25/17 at 8:11am
JustAFan3 said: "Hi all,
As most of you all, I am a big broadway fan and am very curious in the behind the scenes jobs in a broadway show. Not for me personally, but just curious as to the many roles that go into putting on a show. For example, the dressers - what is their background - education/experience? Do specific broadway stars request specific dressers? or do they vary from show to show? Are the carpenters/electricians etc employed by the specific theatre as shows rotate in and out? I am just so impressed with all the moving parts that go into a production. Thanks !
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Dressers can be requested...it depends on how much clout one has.
Electricians and construction are hired by the production, not the house. They are also union.
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