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Dumpters after shows close?
TheatreDiva90016
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/04
#25re: Dumpters after shows close?
Posted: 1/4/09 at 9:50pmCostumes are put in storage so they can be rented out for tours, or they are sold to the groups that do the non-Equity tours.
theatregirl2
Swing Joined: 10/3/06
#26re: Dumpters after shows close?
Posted: 1/4/09 at 9:58pm
I wasn't there, but I remember after the original run of The Fantasticks closed at Sullivan Street. Many people went and were able to take home a bunch of items. Luckily for them, the show ran so long and so many things were kept throughout the years, that there were tons of things the producers didn't want to keep. Some of Louisa's costumes that had been damaged were tossed, along with playbills... here's a link to a site that posted photos of what they took (along with a history of the show): http://williamschroeder.com/index.htm
Fantasticks at Sullivan Street
#27re: Dumpters after shows close?
Posted: 1/4/09 at 10:02pm
Oftentimes that is the case with props and set pieces too. Either that or they were rented from somewhere and have to be returned.
I don't think I would dive in a dumpster, but if there was something of interest sitting on top or on the sidewalk I'd probably grab it. When I was at Threepenny, it was a big dumpster for disposing of material like lumber, metal, and wire. It wasn't like the stuff was sitting in used diapers and old pizza or anything.
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#28re: Dumpters after shows close?
Posted: 1/4/09 at 10:14pmStealing the heart was totally bad ass! I will confess to dumpster diveing myself. Some shows do not have dumpsters after they close. I would never do it for profit. The only reason that one should do it is for the preservation of theatrical memorabelia and to have a piece of a show you love.
TheatreDiva90016
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/04
#29re: Dumpters after shows close?
Posted: 1/4/09 at 10:14pm
I love those pics!
Are your bed sheets from Hairspray?
#30re: Dumpters after shows close?
Posted: 1/4/09 at 10:19pm
I'd never do it for profit either. I just think it's a fun thing to have in my collection. People get a kick out of it when they come to my place. I was pretty jazzed that I was able to find a picture of Alan and Nellie on the bed!
Haha, I wish, Diva. Bed, Bath and Beyond. 
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#32re: Dumpters after shows close?
Posted: 1/4/09 at 10:35pm
hello?!!
Its NYC people dig in the dumpsters all the time. Just bring a garbage bag and wear ruffled clothing. OR have a cart with a hundred soda cans in it. I wouldnt make it a habit though. But whatever floats ur boat
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#33re: Dumpters after shows close?
Posted: 1/4/09 at 10:38pmyou can also always try the Flea Market for some stuff, especially some of the bigger posters and signs.
TheatreDiva90016
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/04
#34re: Dumpters after shows close?
Posted: 1/4/09 at 10:45pmDon't forget your rubber gloves...
StateOfJade
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/6/03
#35re: Dumpters after shows close?
Posted: 1/5/09 at 8:57amA bunch of RENTheads went dumpster diving...apparently they took home actual chairs from the theater. In my opinion...a little excessive. And creepy. Though to crawl around with the rats and dog**** just to get a drumstick...now that's devotion, #1 fan status.
HollyDiver
Stand-by Joined: 9/2/08
#36re: Dumpters after shows close?
Posted: 1/5/09 at 10:38amHmmm, now I am considering checking out Hairspray, Slavas and Boeing Boeing after work...
#37re: Dumpters after shows close?
Posted: 1/5/09 at 10:41amI wouldn't go diving, but I certainly wouldn't be above grabbing something like the headboard, or maybe some of the brightly colored set pieces and props from Boeing-Boeing.
#38re: Dumpters after shows close?
Posted: 1/5/09 at 11:35am
I'd avoid prom season.
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#39re: Dumpters after shows close?
Posted: 1/5/09 at 11:42amOh please, I would totally do it....and if anyone does, make sure you post the pics!! :)
NDR
Leading Actor Joined: 11/16/06
#40re: Dumpters after shows close?
Posted: 1/5/09 at 1:37pm
I have to admit, I would do it.
Who knows what you might find.
#41re: Dumpters after shows close?
Posted: 1/5/09 at 2:03pmProm night dumpster baby...
#42re: Dumpters after shows close?
Posted: 1/5/09 at 2:38pmLOL Times Square3!
Whispering
Swing Joined: 9/9/08
#43re: Dumpters after shows close?
Posted: 1/11/09 at 3:41pm
Ok so If I want to dumster dive, and I am no young thing, but when Imentioned this to a few friends they suggested we do it! - what time do I have to be there? rush hour in the morning or 10 am?3 AM? Are they in an alley or can we find it on the street?
This is crazy and unlike me, but something different. Now I need the address of the shows closing today beside the one I am going to see.
TheatreDiva90016
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/04
#44re: Dumpters after shows close?
Posted: 1/11/09 at 4:11pm
Be there after the show to see if they start striking that night, or firstthing in the morning.
I'd take a folding chair and be comfortable about it.
#45re: Dumpters after shows close?
Posted: 1/11/09 at 4:45pmAre the dumpsters right near the theatre or what? And maybe I am wrong but I highly doubt a bunch of construction workers will tell you no.
#46re: Dumpters after shows close?
Posted: 1/11/09 at 11:36pmOMG TheActr, I'm sooo jealous! I loved the Threepenny revival!
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#47re: Dumpters after shows close?
Posted: 1/12/09 at 1:57pmSign me up to dive! Like they said above.... EBAY!
jonartdesigns
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/04
#48re: Dumpters after shows close?
Posted: 1/12/09 at 3:29pm
I would suggest skipping boeing. The show is going on tour, and I would imagine everything short of the walls is being packed to travel.
ErinDillyFan
Broadway Star Joined: 7/14/06
#49re: Dumpters after shows close?
Posted: 1/12/09 at 3:40pmI bet James Lipton wishes the practice of dumpster diving was more common back in 1967 when Sherry! closed. He had packed up all the scores and pit music parts in a trunk to be sent to his agent for safe keeping. The cleanup crew threw the trunk out with all the sets. There were no other copies.
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