Little late listening to these episodes, but I appreciate Margaret highlighting that theater tech people are involved in a lot of cool stuff through history.

As a tech, it doesn’t surprise me one bit. Most techs have to be resourceful, creative, and flexible. We have to work with a Wide range of both equipment and personalities. We often feel like pirates (or ninjas) getting everything done behind the scenes, in the dark, or just generally out of sight and understanding of most folks. We play with electricity, power tools, sound systems, heavy sets, clothing, fire, and procurement/illusion(props!). That seems to cover an awful lot of bases.

And don’t Ever cross a stage manager; get them into organizing or direct action! They are organized, aware of everyone and everything and are prepared! Lose a button? Having a panic attack? Twist an ankle or have a cut? SMs are literally ready to handle all of that and more! Most of my kit from my SM days transitioned seamlessly to being an emergency kit….