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#1

What's in your theatre bag?

Posted: 6/22/09 at 10:37pm

I've seen this thread (sort of) on dance forums, and i thought i'd do it here, for fun... what do you keep in your theatre/musical theatre bag?? How HEAVY is it (I know mine hurts. always lol)

So here's my list: (I use a 20 inch duffle bag)

Binder with songs in it
3 Plays
Highlighters
Moleskine notebooks (LOOOOVVVEEEE)
2 Leotards
Black Tights
Pink Tights
Tan Tights
Character Shoes
Tap shoes
Ballet Shoes
Jazz shoes
Character Skirts
Ricola
Zune
Highlighters
Pencil and Pen
Advil
Inhaler
Recorder
Deoderant
Body spray
Hair ties

Yeah...heavy.
so, let's share?? what do you keep in your theatre bag?

alainalarae "Say hello to the world that I forgot was there/ was a prisoner inside now I’m breathing the air/ Yes today’s old cocoon will hatch a new butterfly/ Show me how to say goodbye to the old/ And welcome the new/ Goodbye

#2

re: What's in your theatre bag?

Posted: 6/23/09 at 12:56am

I keep my things in a duffle bag too but it has my name on it.

It usually has:
2 water bottles or maybe 3
script from that show
wallet
Blackberry
Ipod
pens
pencils
guyliner (I usually never wear it but I have it in there)
costumes from that show
clothes I change in
playing cards
shoes
a snack (sometimes)
Caprisun for intermission

Yea thats it.
Its really heavy and the handle feels like it's going to rip off but i have two luckly.

Updated On: 6/30/09 at 12:56 AM

#3

re: What's in your theatre bag?

Posted: 6/23/09 at 1:52am

I use the Spring Awakening bag that came with the program I bought.

script/sheet music
jazz shoes
ballet slippers
Ricola
thermos
water bottle
ipod
extra money
stage makeup
pencil
hair brush/hair bands/bobby pins
tights
deoderant
hair curler

It's actually not too heavy.

"You have two kinds of shows on Broadway – revivals and the same kind of musicals over and over again, all spectacles. You get your tickets for The Lion King a year in advance, and essentially a family... pass on to their children the idea that that's what the theater is – a spectacular musical you see once a year, a stage version of a movie. It has nothing to do with theater at all. It has to do with seeing what is familiar.... I don't think the theatre will die per se, but it's never going to be what it was.... It's a tourist attraction." Stephen Sondheim

#4

re: What's in your theatre bag?

Posted: 6/30/09 at 4:36pm

water
jazz shoes
cloths I change in to
ipod
blackberry
starburst
a play
script or sheet music
wallet
pencil

#5

re: What's in your theatre bag?

Posted: 6/30/09 at 7:15pm

current script
tights
character shoes
skirt
jazz shoes
allergy meds
some sort of pain meds
ace bandage
small first aid kit (bandaids, neosporin, ect.)
iPod
hearing aid batteries
water
energy/cereal bar
usually a change of clothes, it depends

It's not to bad, but I've been lugging it since high school so I'm kind of used to it.

Whilst walking through Globe theatre: American woman to guide: "Excuse me, is this building pre-war?" Guide: "Madam, this building is pre-America."

#6

re: What's in your theatre bag?

Posted: 7/1/09 at 6:14pm

I keep all my crap in my car (somewhat) organized... I get stressed if I forget anything so it helps to have almost anything I could need theatre-wise with me :)

Currently:
[In Blue and White tote]
Audition Binder (includes 4 copies Headshot/Resume, audition songs, a couple copies of monologues, inspirational quotes, information for current/upcoming auditions, shows, classes)
Show Binder (includes script and score, notes, contact info)
Spiral
Highlighter
Pens and Pencils + eraser
a Couple Plays/Acting Theory books/Backstage Guide to Regional Theatre

[in dance bag, I'm a dancer]
leotards (black, burgundy)
tights (pink, tan, black convertible, and black footless)
leggings (2 pr black, 1 pr navy, 1 pr purple)
character shoes (t-strap)
lyrical thongs
ballet shoes
jazz shoes
tap oxfords
tap character shoes
dance sneakers
warm up sweater
warm up shorts
legwarmers
couple shirts
first aid kit
arm sling
knee brace
dance audition outfit and regular audition clothes

[in my (large) purse]
ricola
YOGI throat coat tea
zune, headphones
cell
pen
ibuprofen
recorder
makeup bag (make up, hair ties, bobby pins)
wallet
brush
mini hairspray
headband
energy bar
inhaler

[just floating in my backseat]
body spray, perfume
flip flops
flats
ankle boots
scarves
energy bars
water
propel
another brush

I always think I should empty it, but the sad thing is, I use all of this stuff :/

#7

re: What's in your theatre bag?

Posted: 7/1/09 at 6:33pm

My car is like that as well. Anything that I know I will need goes in my bag, anything I might need goes in my car.

Whilst walking through Globe theatre: American woman to guide: "Excuse me, is this building pre-war?" Guide: "Madam, this building is pre-America."

#8

re: What's in your theatre bag?

Posted: 7/6/09 at 10:22pm

I just have a bag for shows and it has:
The Script
All the makeup you could ever dream of for guys
Extra Socks
AXE
Glasses case
Ipod
Phone
1-2 things of water
if it is a two show day i also usually put in a red bull

#9

re: What's in your theatre bag?

Posted: 7/8/09 at 2:32pm

During rehearsals I use a small drawstring backpack, any of the few that i have. It contains:
- Script
- Score
- iPod
- jazz shoes
- flip flops
- a granola bar or something
- cell phone
- pencil

and i carry the water bottle

Come tech week, i add a backpack i used in school during like, 6th grade in ADDITION to my little drawstring bag. At any given point, you would be able to find
- Script
- Score
- iPod
- jazz shoes
- flip flops
- a granola bar or something
- cell phone
- pencil
- extra t-shirts/undershirts
- socks
- make up bag
- sometime iPod speakers (depending on the dressing room)
- two water bottles a show
- lemon ricolas
- camera
- clothes for if i go out after
- make up remover (wipes or liquid)
- deoderant
- nail clippers
- toothbrush and toothpaste
..between the two bags.

im a freaking pack rat.

#10

re: What's in your theatre bag?

Posted: 7/18/10 at 10:55pm

bump

#11

re: What's in your theatre bag?

Posted: 7/19/10 at 9:01pm

My Audition Bag has:
*Audition Binder(with only my music-shouldn't contain ANYTHING else-ask any legit accomp)
*headshots/resumes.
*La Ducas & Ballet Shoes & Footpaws
*Jazz Pants & Shorts & Dance Belt
*Tights
*Iphone
*Water Bottle
*Ipod
*Throat Coat
*Black Book
*Tape

IAP ALUMNI -Music and Theatre Major Class of 07.

#12

re: What's in your theatre bag?

Posted: 7/19/10 at 9:33pm

I'm a director (the username is from 8th grade), so my equipment is slightly different, but there's a lot of overlap because I like to take care of my actors.

- The play. Inevitably already tattered before rehearsals even begin.
- Print out of the SMs notes from the night before, containing the day's rehearsal schedule.
- Print out of any dramaturgical stuff I want to share with the cast/crew.
- Pencils (enough for me, my SM, any designers who might drop in on rehearsal to take notes, and all my actors).
- Highlighters (in many colors, for myself and my actors).
- My 32oz. water bottle. I have to drink a lot during rehearsal otherwise I get tired, as does my throat.
- Cough drops for actors.
- Hair things for actors.
- Post-It flags for noting where questions came up that require further thought.
- Spiral notebook for my notes, which start out neatly and by tech/dress look like another language.
- Something comfy, like a sweater or scarf...I always end up wrapping myself up in weird contorted ways while answering actors' questions.
- iPod with warm-up music and anything for the show.

And anything I want the actors to be able to play with that day.

"We don't value the lily less for not being made of flint and built to last. Life's bounty is in it's flow, later is too late. Where is the song when it's been sung, the dance when it's been danced? It's only we humans who want to own the future too." - Tom Stoppard, Shipwreck

#13

re: What's in your theatre bag?

Posted: 7/20/10 at 10:22pm

I usually use and average size duffle bag.

1. Black Leotard
2. Pink Tights
3. Ballet Shoes
4. Jazz Shoes
5. Tap Shoes
6. 1 or 2 Water Bottle(s)
7. The script
8. A pencil
9. A sharpie
10. A highlighter
11. TONS of Bobbie Pins
12. A Hair-Tie pack
13. iPod
14. Cell Phone
15. Piano/Voice Music Binder
16. Make-Up Bag (with contacts, mascara, etc.)

Eventually, I'll probably have more stuff in there, once I get Pointe shoes and other stuff. :)

#14

re: What's in your theatre bag?

Posted: 8/7/10 at 6:03pm

Hmm. For different occasions, I carry a different bag.

DANCE BAG:
Powder Blue ABT leotard
Seamed Pink Ballet Tights
Pointe shoes & wool/gel tip toe pads
Canvas Ballet Slippers
Warm-Up Basketball Shorts
Black leotard
Black jazz pants
Character shoes
Jazz shoes
Tap shoes
Booty Shorts
T-shirt
Tan tights
Water Bottle
Hair net
Bobby pins

VOICE BAG:
Water
Tea bags
Cough drops
Binder (w/ sheet music)
Notebook
Recorder
Pen/Pencil

AUDITION BAG:
Binder (sheet music, resume, headshot)
Water
Singer Spray
Jazz Pants
Tan tights
Burgandy leotard
Character Shoes
Jazz shoes
Tap Shoes
Ballet slippers

SHOW BAG:
I leave all my costumes/shoes at the theatre.
Water
Deodarant
Safety Pins
HUGE MAKEUP/HAIR CASE
Snack

And I always carry my purse as well which has another never-ending list of things (:

#15

re: What's in your theatre bag?

Posted: 8/7/10 at 6:46pm

Mine varies based on the show.
Right now I have...

Jazz shoes
Script/score
Deoderant
Inhaler
Multiple packs of gum
Makeup
Tights
Like 20 pencils because I lose them constantly
iPod
cell phone
The 4-inch leopard print wedges I have to wear for my character
Water!
and loose change.

Also for every show I'm in I have a different food that I'll eat for a snack during rehearsals. For this one it's popcorn; for the last show I did it was watermelon coolatas from Dunkin' Donuts, which were slightly harder to carry.

#16

re: What's in your theatre bag?

Posted: 8/12/10 at 6:24am

Since everyone was listing makeup in their bag, does anyone else think the world would just not go round without Ben Nye and Kroyolan.

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