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Musical Logistics: Orchestra, Curtains, and a Fly Rig
from Twinks in a Cage · #41
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5 minBack to Hoot to Johnny the Musical, Tim and Ray discuss needing a live band, printed programs, a proper stage curtain/fly rig, and announce three-day June performance dates at the Creek and the Cave in Long Island City.
- 54:12Tim pitches dancing girls with tassels for the musical, but gets told it's not that kind of show.
- 54:39The ensemble will feature both men and women in the chorus for diversity.
- 55:03Tim warns his co-host not to tell people they haven't started working on the project yet.
- 55:25Tim promises the musical will be a beautiful, unique experience if they count every penny.
- 55:42They discuss needing a curtain or screen that goes up and down like on Broadway.
- 56:00A fly rig to lower a screen would require significant money and ceiling space they don't have.
- 56:28Tim suggests maybe they should just rent a bigger theater like the Palace.
- 56:40Tim announces seven shows in San Antonio, Texas from May 3rd through May 7th at the Riverwalk improv.
- 58:08Tim compares his co-host's endorsement of the comedy shows to a car salesman pitching a vehicle with a dead dog in it.
- 58:48Tim reveals plans for bus tours around New York City where he screams, happening mid to late May.
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