Things They Never Said
The Technical Rehearsal
- It looks as though there'll be time for a third
dress rehearsal.
- Take your time getting back.
- There's plenty of room for more lanterns over here.
- We've been ready for hours.
- The head-sets are working perfectly.
- The cue lights are working perfectly.
- I can't hear the band.
- The band have no complaints.
- The whole company are standing by whenever you want
them.
- That didn't last long.
The Actor
- Let's not talk about me.
- I really think my big scene should be cut.
- This costume is so comfortable.
- I love my shoes.
- No problem - I can do that for myself.
- No problem.
- I have a fantastic agent.
- I have no prospects of work for the foreseeable
future.
- Let me stand down here with my back to the audience.
The Stage Crew
- That lantern is not in the way.
- It may take a moment - I want to be sure the booms
haven't been knocked.
- We'll get in early tomorrow and do it.
- No, no. I'm sure that's our job.
- Anything I can do to help?
- All the tools are carefully locked away.
- Can we do that scene change again please?
- It's a marvellous show.
- I don't need this many on the crew.
- Thanks, but I don't drink.
The Electrics Crew
- I must mend the kettle in the publicity office.
- This equipment is more complicated than we need.
- Of course I can operate sound from here.
- Be sure to keep that lantern away from the flying
pieces.
- No problem.
- I'll do that straight away.
- All the equipment is working perfectly.
- That had nothing to do with the computer - it was
my fault.
- I have all the equipment I need.
- Thanks, but I don't drink.
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