Richard Rodgers Ushers are the biggest babies on broadway

give me a break.

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The layout of the lobby does not make for easy traffic flow, especially once there's a line at the bar. I found it really stressful getting in and to my seat. I have no idea how people make it back from intermission if they have to go to the bathroom.

Call_me_jorge said: "What exactly do they want? A raise, more vacation time, a promise that Hamilton will close soon? I'm confused."

Their "spy" (Page Six's words, not mine) says that they just want a break.

I ushered at a NFP off-Broadway house for a little while. I also ushered at a large touring house for a short bit. I can't even begin to tell my stories of the not-so-patrons who came to see the shows. It's not the hardest thing I have ever done, but it is definitely not easy, especially when you are in a long run.

Updated On: 2/24/16 at 01:08 AM

Eh. Not even going to bother reading the article. I was an usher and worked crowd control at concerts and sporting events in college. Yes it's a tough job, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. I was able to see the best sporting events and concerts while being paid to do it.

No different at a broadway theater. If they don't like it, they are in the wrong business. There is a long list of people waiting to take their spot. Good grief.

I think the page 6 tidbit leans towards the dramatic. Most usher contracts only require them to work 6 or 7 shows out of the 8. Ushers can usually get one or 2 shifts off a week without jeopardizing their jobs.

The stress of ushering like any other job is not the work itself. It is more about getting along with the customers and the people you work with. That is usually what people will say causes them the most stress in any job. Doctors and Dentists will say that about their patients and people in finance will say that about their bosses.

To the OP - I would love to see you try spending just one day working a customer service job in the theatre industry.

PThespian, I used to put up with the same crap you described and more. But I did it as a VOLUNTEER. We were required to get there three hours before the show and could not leave until all patrons exited. We could not sit even if there were empty seats. So basically standing for six hours. I used to say I could put up with this if I was receiving a paycheck. I finally had my fill and gave it up. At least, you are receiving a paycheck. It may not be the pay you deserve, but it is still compensation. All I received was a "free" bottled water.

Updated On: 2/24/16 at 08:10 AM

Don't most ushers get to rotate between houses? I know the Jujamcyn ones do.

Thank you for your hard work, PThespian!

No. Only seven to eight times a month. The last straw, was when I asked two drunk customers to exit (so the rest of us could go home) I was told by one to "get a real job". I politely stated that we were volunteers, he responded "all the reason to get a real job". At that point I made the decision to quit. When I was leaving, I ran into the two drunks in the parking lot. The one attempted to run his mouth and I gleefully cussed him out, telling him what he could do with his mother, among other things.

bwayphreak234 said: "To the OP - I would love to see you try spending just one day working a customer service job in the theatre industry.

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i've done 30 hours a week for the last 5 years in midtown honey, ill gladly take a UNION gig at the Rodgers

It's kind of like when spoiled little girls go to Starbucks and cause a scene and act like entitled little bitches because they didn't draw a happy face on their hot chocolate and their grandparents think it's cute but when in reality, the barista should have taken it away from her and thrown it in her face. It's like that.

What the hell is that one supposed to mean, you hateful sack of rat mucus?

Scarywarhol said: "What the hell is that one supposed to mean"

Well, clearly because it’s "such a mob scene every night.” at this particular show with this particular audience, I assume they arranged some measures?