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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