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Originally Posted by unknownroad
"Handles objects that get plugged in". Really? I'm sure the author would have no problem setting up and running the lighting at a major concert venue... after all, he knows how to plug in his iPod, right?
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Stage hands run cable, push heavy shit, and load trucks. They will often "help" attach light bars to trusses, run follow spots, and help in the assembly of light rigs and stages/props. They have no idea how to set up, or run lighting and sound. That's what tour roadies do.
Tour roadies are almost always non-union.
A typical labor call will overstaffed by the union by 30-40% You call them and ask for 6 guys, because that's all you need. They say "No, you need at least ten". Out of the 10, you get two old guys nearing retirement. These two guys don't do shit, don't even ask. Four of the guys will be fat and slow, and two of them will be young and stupid. The remaining two of consist of the lead guy, (who doesn't do shit) and the one guy who actually works and knows what he's doing. Welcome to my (ex) world.
JC