Backstage Hero Gifts

Open Mike for the spotlight operators

"Just be yourself."

Robert Fripp

'They all want to play the star.'

'How's everyone doing tonight - that is the question.'

"Can you speak up: there's a bloody racket going on in the background."

'Here's something that should suit your wooden acting style. How do you fancy playing the lead in Pinocchio?'

"Does my bum look big in this aria?"

Acme. Breakable prop transporter.

Stephen Fry

Woman crying with happiness.

"Yoo-hoo. Fifteen minutes of fame is about to start."

'After years of practicing in empty theaters, Horace's dream of becoming a soft-shoe dancer seemed as remote as ever.'

Spiro & Pusho illusionists

Humanities 101. I hear you're reading Greek plays in there. Yeah, it's a real Medea blitz!

"A glimpse into a cartoon character's dressing room..."

Mensa Does Improv

Waving from Behind the Curtain

"Thank you, Mr. Mulvaney, but what we're really looking for is someone with talent."

Mr. K's essay is such a drag! Yeah, but I've got to do really well. Twig! You're such a grind! Am not! Life isn't only about grades. I know! But he's directing the spring musical. And my singing won't get me the part all by itself! English: Gateway to the Grammys.

"Take my advice; speak softly but carry a big shtick."

'I'm a star!'

'We had to donwsize.'

Chekov play and scorecard,

Performance In The Bedroom

TV stage door

'Most of all, I'd like to thank god. . .'

'I saw an offbeat play the other night. No one took off their clothes.'

"You'll regret saying that, I'll get my own back in tomorrow's performance - you'll never work again!"

'You're thinking of your wife again, aren't you?'

'Contested elections for managing partner are always going to cause a bit of upset.'

"My first love is the theatre, of course, but you're right up there."

"It's Cinderella?!?"

"Well, that's show business."

"Oh dear, how embarrassing!"