This video is of a backstage tour of The Lion King on Broadway in New York, New York. The woman show us around backstage, including the dressing room areas, stage management offices, and the hair/wig dressing area. Throughout the video, we learn all the different aspects that go into the final performance that usually go unnoticed. These include the extensive hair and makeup time that is needed to make the characters look realistic. The basic message of the video is that "if it weren't for everybody's effort, the show couldn't happen". I agree that everyone working behind the scenes must work collaboratively together, so that the show may be a success. Like the woman in the video states, many workers such as the hair and makeup people double as company assistants. This means that they must assist with quick changes and other types of fast changes in the wing areas of the stage. I believe that if the whole crew does not work together, then the show will not be a total success.
"Backstage Tour of The Lion King with Kissy Simmons - Part 1 ." Youtube. Web. 15 Apr 2010. .
My name is Tony Abbruzzo and I spend most of my time absorbed in theatre related studies. Therefore, I have made this blog to expand and extend my knowledge of technical theatre for people that might be interested in learning something new! I hope you enjoy reading my posts!
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