In the world of theater, things are generally scheduled tightly, due to budget constraints, time constraints, etc.
In the world of music, most gigs are quick, painless, and fun.
They don't sound so different, these two worlds. Yet- musicians expect to show up for a gig maybe half an hour prior (at the most), make sure the mics are working, and then play a show.
Theater technicians, however, expect to see musicians hours before a show, to check and re-check and re-check the re-checks of everything. And to program some light cues. Because running a show live off of an Express board with Altmans and Selecons just plain sucks.
Musicians- when you have a gig at a real theater, please show up on time. Technicians, when you have rock musicians coming in- expect them at least two hours late. If we all just think this way, then maybe something will meet halfway, somewhere. Yes?
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Agreed. I love your illustration.
Had to TD a musical a few months ago...musicians...what a nightmare. Our sax player didn't show up for ANY reherarsals, missed the tech runs, and showed up for dress, and the band and musical director just expected us to accomodate him...which we did (grumble). he drowned out violin, and probably some voice as well.
Alas- not my illustration- it comes from the excellent web cartoon, Toothpaste For Dinner.
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