Stage Writes
The Official Stage Rights Blog
When Does The Show Begin?
Posted 4.5.2016
Front of House,
Usher,
Aisle,
Show,
Theatre
As a house manager, patrons often ask me “When does the show begin?” I look at them matter-of-factly and reply, “Why…the show has already begun!” The reactions I get vary. Some glance at me with a puzzled look, while others resort to shear panic. I then explain, “On paper, the show begins at 8pm but technically, the show began the second you pulled into our parking lot and met ...
Haiku to the Playwright
Posted 4.5.2016
Backstage,
Playwright,
Script,
Haiku
Words in my mouth
Emotional death
The playwright wins again