What do you think about Broadway stagehands strike that has shut down more than

Question:I work professionally in theatre, and have a few friends who are members of Local 1 [the striking union].

Frankly, I'm not enamored of this strike. The main sticking point is that they want minimum staffing numbers that would be excessive for a small production. No producer is ever going to try to understaff the production crews, so the way things were running has been sufficient.

However, I support their right to strike, and since this is happening during the busy and lucrative holiday season [this strike will last into January at least], they're definitely making an impression on producers.

I'm going to NY next month for an audition, and got tickets to three productions. One was "Young Frankenstein" which is open, so I'm already planning what to do with my time since I won't see "A Chorus Line" or "Curtains".

And I feel bad for people who were greatly looking forward to visiting NY and seeing a bunch of shows, but I'm sure they can find other diversions. Frankly, I'm rather delighted that this strike is proving to be a boon to Off-Broadway theatres, since they often do the most interesting work in New York.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I work professionally in theatre, and have a few friends who are members of Local 1 [the striking union].

Frankly, I'm not enamored of this strike. The main sticking point is that they want minimum staffing numbers that would be excessive for a small production. No producer is ever going to try to understaff the production crews, so the way things were running has been sufficient.

However, I support their right to strike, and since this is happening during the busy and lucrative holiday season [this strike will last into January at least], they're definitely making an impression on producers.

I'm going to NY next month for an audition, and got tickets to three productions. One was "Young Frankenstein" which is open, so I'm already planning what to do with my time since I won't see "A Chorus Line" or "Curtains".

And I feel bad for people who were greatly looking forward to visiting NY and seeing a bunch of shows, but I'm sure they can find other diversions. Frankly, I'm rather delighted that this strike is proving to be a boon to Off-Broadway theatres, since they often do the most interesting work in New York.

i say strike away- you only have one life to live and shouldn't spend it working all the live long day for crap wages. i have joined them in spirit by refusing to yield while turning left. what we must ask ourselves is if we support the strike by britney's hair dressers. that has truly not served humanity well.

i love it

i cannot stand musicals

I think it is their RIGHT to earn a LIVING WAGE... and if that means some dumb kids can't watch the Grinch or some of the other Christmas shows... then SO BE IT... I say STRIKE AWAY...

do they make as much as baseball players?

I'm just glad I didn't follow through with my plans to go to NYC to see Stephanie J. Block in Wicked.

Viva la Stage Hands!!!!!!

I have a great deal of sympathy for the people who have travelled from other parts of the world hoping to see a show.