The Old New Job

 

That new job I was telling you about?

I was a dresser at the Public Theater-

I would go in early to make sure the clothes are clean

shoes are polished

shirts are pressed.

Then make sure the actors put their clothes on

(which is surprisingly difficult),

Then follow the actors around backstage helping with

quick changes,

Then laundry,

Then go home & do it again the next day.

I averaged about 55 hours a week

And I loved it.

Who knew I could get somebody

to pay me

to do something I like?

The show had ended now,

but hopefully other doors will open next.

The Public Theater is

"the nation's foremost theatrical producer of Shakespeare and new work,

dedicated to achieving artistic excellence

 while developing an American theater that is accessible and relevant to all people

 through productions of challenging new plays, musicals and innovative stagings of the classics." 

You know, those guys who do

Shakespeare in the Park

and have won 42 Tony Awards, 

149 Obies, 

40 Drama Desk Awards, 

24 Lucille Lortel Awards 

and 4 Pulitzer Prizes.

They're kind of a big deal.