Exhaustion and Shoes

At the ripe old age of 26, this blogger has had tendonitis for five years, and is beginning to develop aches and pains associated with the ladder-climbing and heavy lifting that is inherent to most production work. What's a girl to do?

I should probably invest in a pair of these:


And always wear these:


And one of these:


While I'm at it, why not throw in one of those sexy hard-hats in case of falling Altmans:


Now, while I do what some might consider to be a more masculine job, and while I am totally down with feminism, I am perhaps (deep down), one of the girliest girls I know. I love the color pink. I like to get my nails painted and my hair did. I enjoy dressing up, and shaving my legs. In short, I like to look like a girl. And it doesn't help me that all of the above items have the sex appeal of Richard Simmons.

For you female technicians out there, here are some items that will reward you with the scorn and contempt of your co-workers, and my deep admiration (however, don't wear all these together, so as to avoid looking like a bottle of Pepto):













Now, as to that all-important back-support:

The Glass Ceiling

Perhaps not tech-related, but my playwright friends may appreciate this article.

The comments below the article are infuriating.

Feel Like a Tool

Click HERE.

Dibden Thearter Program: blowing minds in the right direction

Ahahahahaha

I need to go to this school, where technical theatre is synonymous with equestrian outings, artsy water-films, and musical stylings that would make James Lipton weep.

Radiohole

Hey there- so I'm working on a show called Anger/Nation at the Kitchen this week. Regardless of anyone's thoughts on the show, the scenic elements and video are spectacular, especially considering the technical limits of The Kitchen.

My favorite part is these "bubble lights" that we built during load-in, which basically consist of a hanging lamp, filled with mineral oil, with an air tube running to the bottom of the glass, which shoots air from a fish-tank filter-type thingy up in the grid. The lamps have a red bulb inside, 25W, which give off a slightly sinister, glowy look.

Also innovative are the 12 mini-TVs attached to fiberglass rods that hang above the audience, bouncing with the steps of the performers.

Lots of cool things to do if only one has the imagination.

Fashion Week

So who's working Fashion Week right now? Send me your stories of technical wonders, celebrities and woe!