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#52

re: What is a dresser?

AHHHHHH!!!!
"Applause begets applause in the theatre, as laughter begets laughter and tears beget tears." CLAYTON HAMILTON, "Theory of the Theatre" "I think theater ought to be theatrical ... you know, shuffling the pack in different ways so that it's -- there's always some kind of ambush involved in the experience. You're being ambushed by an unexpected word, or by an elephant falling out of the cupboard, whatever it is." TOM STOPPARD

Updated On: 9/9/04 at 05:02 PM

#53

re: What is a dresser?

sunnamabitch i knew i recognized him...he runs that quaint little shop down on the corner of 54th and Jefferson, doesn't he?
"Applause begets applause in the theatre, as laughter begets laughter and tears beget tears." CLAYTON HAMILTON, "Theory of the Theatre" "I think theater ought to be theatrical ... you know, shuffling the pack in different ways so that it's -- there's always some kind of ambush involved in the experience. You're being ambushed by an unexpected word, or by an elephant falling out of the cupboard, whatever it is." TOM STOPPARD
#54

re: What is a dresser?

yeah,actually,you guys are being really nasty...seems a common theme on this board...
#55

re: What is a dresser?

capnkidd: Hey, don't generalize. I WAS NOT nasty. I tried to take the high road. I can't help it if others keep lowering the road bed!
"Life is a lesson in humility"
#56

re: What is a dresser?

I'm sorry but he deserved it.
Producer and equity actor without the knowledge of a dresser.

:::sings:::: Go Back To HIGH SCHOOL!!!!

SM
#57

re: What is a dresser?

BEAUTY SCHOOL DROPOUT!

Not commenting on the starter of this thread, but "Go Back to HIGH SCHOOL" just reminded me of Grease.
Real men are tenors.
#58

re: What is a dresser?

So he padded his resume a little. I can think of bigger disappointments to discover from padding. And have!
#59

re: What is a dresser?

OH MY GOD...you mean there is someone on this board who isn't what they say they are?

I'm SHOCKED...SHOCKED, do you hear me?
"Life is a lesson in humility"
#60

re: What is a dresser?

well if u would just stop squirming i'll take the probes off your head!
#61

re: What is a dresser?

SamIam...you're adorable!
Real men are tenors.
#62

re: What is a dresser?

samiam,
true you weren't nasty-but another poster claimed that "we" weren't-and the majority of posters were just out & out mean...I've been lurking for some time & it just seems like most here are more negative than positive-nothing personal...
capnkidd
#63

What is a theater?

I know a dresser is a piece of furniture, but what is a theater?
Neither a borrower nor a lender be...unless that's mine in the first place.
#64

What is a theater?

Question: A friend of mine in a touring Broadway production told me he has to tip the dressers after every show. Why is this? That was the first time I had heard that. I assume, maybe, they use local people from each city they are in and that's part of the deal??
"I'm not a catcher! I'm a piano player!" -- Schroeder from "Peanuts" ----- http://www.facebook.com/p/Brandon_Bartlett/500719306

Updated On: 9/13/04 at 09:15 PM

#65

What is a theater?

he has to tip the dressers to get the loose socks out...
#66

What is a theater?

were you guys (up there) refering to Mink Stole, the actress? if you were, I wanted to say she's such a doll! I worked with her a few years ago and she was nothing but sweet. I Love her!
#67

What is a theater?

I don't understand why some people can't just pull up their own pants!! HAHA
"I'm learning to dig deep down inside and find the truth within myself and put that out. I think what we identify with in popular music more than anything else is when someone just shares a truth that we can relate to. That's what I'm searching for in my music." - Ron Bohmer

"I broke the boundaries. It wasn't cool to be in plays- especially if you were in sports & I was in both." - Ashton Kutcher
#68

What is a theater?

i think they'd rather have someone pull them down...

#69

What is a theater?

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
"I'm learning to dig deep down inside and find the truth within myself and put that out. I think what we identify with in popular music more than anything else is when someone just shares a truth that we can relate to. That's what I'm searching for in my music." - Ron Bohmer

"I broke the boundaries. It wasn't cool to be in plays- especially if you were in sports & I was in both." - Ashton Kutcher
#70

What is a theater?

i was waiting for that!!! LOL!!!
#71

What is a theater?

i just laughed harder and harder as i got closer to the bottom of this thread .... there should be a book "theatre for absolute dummies" I just took a 9 year old to a show who read the entire "playbill" and then the credits and guessed most of their jobs correctly.
~*~ Little Boys Who Play With Fire Get Their Fingers Burned ~*~ Tanya (Mamma Mia)
#72

What is a Dresser?

I am one of the Star Dressers on the tour of HAIRSPRAY, putting pantyhose on a big man 8 times a week.

Tipping is customary. If you are going to be in a broadway show, expect to tip your dresser, and hair/make-up person.

TIPS stands for To Insure Proper Service. It's a thank you for a job well done.
"TheatreDiva90016 - another good reason to frequent these boards less."<<>> “I hesitate to give this line of discussion the validation it so desperately craves by perpetuating it, but the light from logic is getting further and further away with your every successive post.” <<>> -whatever2
#73

What is a Dresser?

Then if a stagehand does a really good job, how come they don't get tips?
Or a follow spot operator?

SM
#74

What is a Dresser?

They do not assist a performer directly.
CCM '10!
#75

What is a Dresser?

On Broadway the lowest paid stagehand makes $10/hour more than a dresser...and yes, you can call us costumers....or wardrobe....

And, the stagehands don't have to handle an actor's sweaty laundry. What is a Dresser?

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