Messages

1

The Hardline / Re: Air Conditioning broken

« on: Jun 16, 2012, 10:15 pm »

The SPT contract doesn't contain any rules about temp onstage.  Dressing Rooms have to be heated and cooled but the Safe and Sanitary rule doesn't lay out that requirement for the stage itself.  Seems like a miserable experience for cast and audience!  I'd call your rep and see what they say. 

2

Stage Management: Plays & Musicals / Cocaine Use Onstage

« on: Apr 06, 2012, 04:52 pm »

I'm about to start prep on my next show, Bachelorette by Leslye Headland.  There are several instances of characters doing lines of cocaine in the show.  Since we're a small, intimate space we're probably not going to be able to fake it.  We're considering using a couple substances and I wanted to know if anyone has previously used these and if they had how they affected the actors.  We're contacting the cast to find out if they have any allergies we should be aware of. 

What's been recommended to us is powdered sugar, powdered baby formula, vitamin B 12 powder, and powdered milk.  Anyone have any experience with actors snorting this stuff?  Thanks.