It’s been a long hard 2 years for many in the performing arts. When COVID made it impossible to sell … More
Category: working backstage
Theater Techs Can Work in the Age of COVID
Our industry has COLLAPSED and with most – if not ALL – of your venues and sources of work shut down through the rest of 2020 (and most of 2021) – you’re probably looking for work wherever you can find it. Not to downplay the stress that we’re all going through trying to figure out how to make ends meat, but there are solutions out there. I’m going to drill into some options that I’ve found that yield extra cash under MY terms. There are a ton of people looking to get their furniture assembled; rooms painted; minor repairs; and yardwork to be done (to name a few).
Touring with Drum Tao
Touring is a great opportunity for folks in the entertainment industy.
Reblog – NoTrace – 50 Small Ways to Fight Climate Change
50 small ways to fight climate change – Thanks, Liz Because your actions matter! (and these can add up!) You care … More
Back Stage Tech Etiquette – Avoid the “Donkey List”
Top 5 List of Avoidable Activities by Stage Hands.
Washington, DC is for Stagehands (Who are teachable, motivated, and have a good attitude)
Are you looking for work as a stagehand or event technician and you’re new to the Washington, DC area? Whether … More
Back Stage Command and Control
Stage hands and event specialists fight command and control structures.
Backstage and Onstage Management – Manager or Agent? Where is the ROI?
We’ve been dealing with the differences between a manager and an agent for years. Who get’s paid, how much, and what does this get me?
5 Stage Hand and Freelancer Side Hustles
Developing a side hustle is one of the best things you can do as a stage hand or freelancer to take control of your income and your time.
College Admission Scandal and How it Effects Us Backstage
You can’t bribe your way into stagecraft, nor do you even need a college degree in the first place to make a decent – if not – a lucrative living.