Rules Of A Stagehand: Pt. 1
Being a stagehand in a venue or on a site is hard work, but it is where most people in the live entertainment industry start out in their careers. This is for various reasons of course. Some like the hands-on experience before applying to larger roles, some like the networking and shadowing opportunities it can bring, and some like to get an overall knowledge before deciding a specialty. Whatever the reason may be, there is also some understanding that stagehands do the majority of the grunt work. This is why it is considered a starting point, or closing point, to one’s career in the industry. Whether you are just beginning your career, or having it come to a stopping point, these are tips from long-standing stagehands who have been around the block and seen many shows come and go. These rules of a stagehand can be carried from any country, and help you make your stagehand experience last until you decide your next steps.
Anything Doesn’t Go: The Safer Theatres Charter In The UK
Anything Doesn’t Go is the new campaign from BECTU (The Broadcasting, Entertainment, Communications and Theatre Union) which aims to tackle Anti-social behaviour in UK theatres. Following a ‘mini riot’ that broke out in Manchester earlier in April at a performance of The Bodyguard, new measures are being taken to protect those who work in the […]