Hehehe, I'm glad you enjoyed. Nothing like you pictured, right? :)
There is indeed a LOT of walking. I've suggested on more than one occasion that we get some kind of intercom system, because a lot of times you go all the way down there and back to deliver a message or fetch that one thing you forgot. It would be so nice to press a button and say, "hey, while you're down there, could you.." But it's exercize and you get used to it. My boss lady does it in 4 inch heels, which is just crazy.
The ceiling height is a bit wonky. The theater was built in the 60's, and building construction was a bit different back then. The lamps are hanging from fairly long cords, though, so it looks lower than it really is in the pictures. But with the ceiling painted black, it really doesn't make much difference.
The only real problem areas, congestion-wise, is the walkway by the dishwasher and the door leading to the kitchen. A lot of near-crashes in one night. But the rule is that full plates go first and empty plates yield. Which is kind of unfair, considering a pile of dirty dishes is way heavier, but hot food needs to get to the table *right now*. The rest of the kitchen is actually extremely roomy, especially considering my job at the castle. We worked three people in what corresponds to the waiter space, and that included the kitchen. Only with less table space. The bar during intermission, now THAT is crowded! We stand 4-5 people behind there, constantly bumping into each other and reaching for the same things, all at a breakneck speed. This is actually one of the reasons colleagues in this business get so touchy feely. It's a way to communicate that you're right there and where you're trying to go without having to stop what you're doing and use your words, hoping they'll hear you.
As for the uniformity, that has something to do with fire codes. There's an exit at the end of that first dining area and if we put any obstructions in the way of that, the fire department will close us down. But yeah. It's not the coziest space in the world.
There really isn't any rules when it comes to tipping. Usually, I think old people are pretty lousy. But last night we made out like bandits, and the average age was way above 60. The actors don't dine with us - they're busy preparing. And, to be honest, even if their colleagues came to see them, I doubt they'd actually eat at the restaurant. The food is ok, but it's nothing spectacular, and they'd probably prefer somewhere more private.
Last night, the whole cast was debriefing over a glass of wine with some friends in their common area as I walked through to clean up the theater hall. It's only weird because you feel like you know them, but I just smile and go about my business.
There is indeed a LOT of walking. I've suggested on more than one occasion that we get some kind of intercom system, because a lot of times you go all the way down there and back to deliver a message or fetch that one thing you forgot. It would be so nice to press a button and say, "hey, while you're down there, could you.." But it's exercize and you get used to it. My boss lady does it in 4 inch heels, which is just crazy.
The ceiling height is a bit wonky. The theater was built in the 60's, and building construction was a bit different back then. The lamps are hanging from fairly long cords, though, so it looks lower than it really is in the pictures. But with the ceiling painted black, it really doesn't make much difference.
The only real problem areas, congestion-wise, is the walkway by the dishwasher and the door leading to the kitchen. A lot of near-crashes in one night. But the rule is that full plates go first and empty plates yield. Which is kind of unfair, considering a pile of dirty dishes is way heavier, but hot food needs to get to the table *right now*. The rest of the kitchen is actually extremely roomy, especially considering my job at the castle. We worked three people in what corresponds to the waiter space, and that included the kitchen. Only with less table space. The bar during intermission, now THAT is crowded! We stand 4-5 people behind there, constantly bumping into each other and reaching for the same things, all at a breakneck speed. This is actually one of the reasons colleagues in this business get so touchy feely. It's a way to communicate that you're right there and where you're trying to go without having to stop what you're doing and use your words, hoping they'll hear you.
As for the uniformity, that has something to do with fire codes. There's an exit at the end of that first dining area and if we put any obstructions in the way of that, the fire department will close us down. But yeah. It's not the coziest space in the world.
There really isn't any rules when it comes to tipping. Usually, I think old people are pretty lousy. But last night we made out like bandits, and the average age was way above 60. The actors don't dine with us - they're busy preparing. And, to be honest, even if their colleagues came to see them, I doubt they'd actually eat at the restaurant. The food is ok, but it's nothing spectacular, and they'd probably prefer somewhere more private.
Last night, the whole cast was debriefing over a glass of wine with some friends in their common area as I walked through to clean up the theater hall. It's only weird because you feel like you know them, but I just smile and go about my business.
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