Help Wanted
Wanted: 1 theatrical flyman. Exp. in stage carpentry a plus. For immediate vacancy at Radio City Music Hall. Those with poor eyesight need not apply.
Here's my whole take on the Brett Michaels incident. First off I thought it was absolutely fucking hilarious. And karma's a bitch...that's what he gets for (how many seasons of) Rock of Love and those moronic bimbos. But here's the problem, the rub if you will: The number one most important job of a flyman is to know when to STOP. bar none. If something isn't right, you STOP moving whatever piece you are moving, until everyone is clear. Granted, everything should have been thoroughly rehearsed prior to the performance, but in the end mistakes happen and things go wrong. There is a very good reason why a stagehand is paid the money he or she is paid. The same basic principle applies here as applies to a pyrotechnician. Their most important job is to know when NOT to fire the charges. Half a second later, and the scenic piece would have hit him on the head instead of in the face.
Here's my whole take on the Brett Michaels incident. First off I thought it was absolutely fucking hilarious. And karma's a bitch...that's what he gets for (how many seasons of) Rock of Love and those moronic bimbos. But here's the problem, the rub if you will: The number one most important job of a flyman is to know when to STOP. bar none. If something isn't right, you STOP moving whatever piece you are moving, until everyone is clear. Granted, everything should have been thoroughly rehearsed prior to the performance, but in the end mistakes happen and things go wrong. There is a very good reason why a stagehand is paid the money he or she is paid. The same basic principle applies here as applies to a pyrotechnician. Their most important job is to know when NOT to fire the charges. Half a second later, and the scenic piece would have hit him on the head instead of in the face.