Going Up (forgetting lines)
Entry in progress -- BP TwitterRodney To@RodRedRodFor all u theatre people, a rush = speedthru. A pass = going up on lines. Touchdown = NYTimes rave. The more u know. #RodneyTweetsTheBowl7:06 PM ·…
Archive for 12/2022
Chookas (“good luck” in Australian theatre)
"Chookas" is an expression meaning "good luck" that is used in Australian theatre. The origin is unknown, but there are several theories. The first citations appear in the…
“Where do belly buttons go to school?”/“The naval academy.”
A school riddle is: Q: Where do belly buttons go to school?A: The naval academy. The joke was posted on Reddit -- Dadjokes on June 11, 2021. Reddit -- DadjokesPosted by u/[deleted] June 11,…
“Where do pornstars go to school?”/“F. U.”
A school riddle is: Q: Where do porn stars go to school?A: F. U. (Fuck U.) The "U" usually stands for "university," but here means "you." "Where do Porn stars go…
“My rights don’t end where your feelings begin”
"My rights don't end where your feelings begin" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is unknown. "My rights dont end where your feelings begin" was…
“My freedom doesn’t end where your fear begins”
"My/Our rights don't end where your fear begins" (or "My/Our rights don't end where your fears begin") is a saying that has been printed on many images. "My/Our…
“Where do porn stars go to college?”/“Fuck U.”
A school riddle is: Q: Where do porn stars go to school?A: F. U. (Fuck U.) The "U" usually stands for "university," but here means "you." "Where do Porn stars go…
Off Book
(Oxford English Dictionary)off book, adv. and adj. Theatre and Film. In predicative use: (of an actor) performing without a script, having memorized his or her lines.1981 Shakes. Q. 32 221/2…
Corpse (unintended and uncontrolled laughter on stage)
Wikipedia: Breaking characterIn theatre (especially in the illusionistic Western tradition), breaking character occurs when an actor ceases to maintain the illusion that they are identical with…
“The more dangerous the neighborhood, the better the tacos”
"The more dangerous the neighborhood, the better the tacos" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is uncertain; the saying was popular in California by May 2018.…
“My rights are not subject to your feelings”
"My rights are not subject to your feelings" is a saying that has been repeated many times. No particular person appears to have popularized it. "My constitutional RIGHTS are not…
“Entre más peligroso es el barrio, más rico saben los tacos”
"The more dangerous the neighborhood, the better the tacos" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Authorship is uncertain; the saying was popular in California by May 2018.…
“I went to a drama class and a soccer game broke out”
Many people watching soccer (especially World Cup soccer) have long believed that the soccer players fall down and "act" to draw penalties on the opposing players. "I just went to a…
“Today’s forecast: 100% chance of coffee”
"Today's forecast calls for a 100% chance of coffee" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. "wet&dreary nh morn. And a 100% chance of coffee NOW!" was…
“When the truth comes out, don’t ask me how I knew. Ask yourself why you didn’t”
"When the truth comes out, don't ask me how I knew. Ask yourself why you didn't" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying implies that who some people call…
“Today’s forecast calls for a 100% chance of coffee!”
"Today's forecast calls for a 100% chance of coffee" is a coffee saying that has been printed on many images. "wet&dreary nh morn. And a 100% chance of coffee NOW!" was…
“Author! Author!” (audience shout)
"Author! Author!" are shouts that members of the theater audience make on the opening night of a successful play. The playwright then usually comes out and takes a bow, after the actors.…
“My rights are not up for negotiation because of your feelings”
"My rights are not subject to your feelings" is a saying that has been repeated many times. No particular person appears to have popularized it. "My constitutional RIGHTS are not…
“I went to an acting class and a soccer game broke out”
Many people watching soccer (especially World Cup soccer) have long believed that the soccer players fall down and "act" to draw penalties on the opposing players. "I just went to a…
“If the truth makes you uncomfortable, don’t blame the truth. Blame the lie…”
"If the truth makes you uncomfortable, don’t blame the truth. Blame the lie that made you feel comfortable" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "If the truth makes…