Theater Superstition # 10

Give the director a Graveyard Bouquet.

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Give the director a Graveyard Bouquet.

Beware of a visit from the ghost of Thespis.
Our school leaders, community leaders, state legislators and national legislators all need to be reminded repeatedly of how important the arts are to our quality of life and economic prosperity.

Theatres will NOT remember: —how many roles you played —how many lines you had —how many solos you sang Theatres WILL remember: —how you helped when you weren’t on stage —if you kept your word —if they could count on you —how you made others feel

Beware of the ghost of David Belasco.

Never give a performer flowers before a show.
Your MACT Board is very busy. Current projects we are working on include a series of workshops and audio describer training sessions, Fast*Fest ’24 & MACT*Fest ’25.

Mirrors on stage are bad luck.

Whistling backstage in a theatre is considered a jinx.

They say that laughter is the best medicine, and we’re inclined to agree! Luckily, there’s jokes aplenty out there in theatre-land. Here’s a few we like.