What actors carry in thier bag?
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Topic: What actors carry in thier bag?
Posted By: JoeMc
Subject: What actors carry in thier bag?
Date Posted: 3/27/08 at 12:53am
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Cor blimey i couldn't find a topic to stick this under/
There are a few forum boards around that have topics covering SM's & Techies bags.
I was emailed this from 'Actors tips, which funnily enough is quite an interesting regular enewsletter -even though it is for proacters?
So what's in your bags?
If you call yourself an actor, the trunk of your car SHOULD contain:
1. All the things any intelligent car owner should contain (tools, flares, fix-a-flat, shovel, blanket, map, etc). 2. A meager amount of (emergency) food and water (Protein bars will do). 3. That battered old suitcase (currently in your basement) Including: Suit, dress shirt and tie, swimsuit, towel, 2 sets of street clothes (1 preppy, one gangsta). 4. TRACPHONE with a few minutes left on it. 5. Small trial versions of deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, sunblock. (A razor blade and some shaving cream. - ed) 6. Folding chair and umbrella. 7. The Script!!! Or any book of your choice, as long as you've got your LINES down. 8. Thermos filled with battery-acid-strength coffee. (And one with water to keep you hydrated.) 9. More non-perishable food. 10. A pad & pen. Best, K.K. I would also add this: Always carry your headshots, no matter where you are going. You never know who you will bump into. - Chad *** If you want to ask or answer a question, please visit our forums: http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=FMj3R&m=1dp0FO9SXu8bwn&b=nyeFL_3t5dMrE7TJ4gnluA - http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=FMj3R&m=1dp0FO9SXu8bwn&b=nyeFL_3t5dMrE7TJ4gnluA *** This week's 10% off coupon code is AT151: http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=FMj3R&m=1dp0FO9SXu8bwn&b=wso7L6YAuBD.2b8huL9jHw - http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=FMj3R&m=1dp0FO9SXu8bwn&b=wso7L6YAuBD.2b8huL9jHw ActorTips / The Gracia Group 360 West 43rd Street, Suite N9D New York, NY 10036 To unsubscribe or change subscriber options visit: http://www.aweber.com/z/r/?TIzMLOwstCwMTBwcHJwstEa0zIycnByMLA - http://www.aweber.com/z/r/?TIzMLOwstCwMTBwcHJwstEa0zIycnByMLA == Gawd I have enough trouble in remembering to take my house key & asthma spray.
Of course I never forget my smokes 'n lighter!  ------------- [western] Gondawandaland "Hear the light & see the sound! TOI TOI CHOOKAS {may you always play to a full house!} |
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Posted By: tristanrobin
Date Posted: 3/27/08 at 1:40pm
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a bag? I'm lucky if I remember to take along a bottle of water. |
Posted By: SherrieAnne
Date Posted: 3/27/08 at 8:55pm
Well, since I drive a minivan, I can cram a great deal more into it...  I don't have the folding chair & umbrella, but I do have a wardrobe from jeans to business casual to evening gown (including at least two full sets of 1860s clothing, one a work dress & one a day dress including hoops, bonnet, gloves & parasol), a couple of assorted music books, business flats, China doll shoes, sneakers, sandals, Western boots... My "dance bag" includes, besides the basic toiletries, a minimal makeup kit, notebook, pen, digital voice recorder, small sewing kit, first aid kit, a few calling cards (thank goodness I make them myself!) with my contact information, a small jewelry roll with assorted costume jewelry, a can of freezing spray, a pair of character shoes & one of ballet slippers, bobby pins, hairpins, barrettes, scrunchies, clips, Ricola, Jelly Bellies... and anything else I feel NEEDS to be in there at any given time. This could be anything from Coddington's seminal work on the Gettysburg Campaign, to a photo of my great-nephew.  ------------- There's a little bit of diva in all of us. Some just have a larger helping than others. |
Posted By: tristanrobin
Date Posted: 3/28/08 at 9:16am
... and they allow you through toll booths? 
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Posted By: SherrieAnne
Date Posted: 3/28/08 at 9:42pm
LOL! The only times I've even gotten funny looks were when I drove through IN the Civil War costumes...  ------------- There's a little bit of diva in all of us. Some just have a larger helping than others. |
Posted By: JoeMc
Date Posted: 3/28/08 at 11:05pm
Are you sure it's not Dr Who's 'Tardis'?
Or at least bigger than this 'Miniivan';-
 Blimey in civil war costume, so where did you put the horse?
 ------------- [western] Gondawandaland "Hear the light & see the sound! TOI TOI CHOOKAS {may you always play to a full house!} |
Posted By: Nanette
Date Posted: 3/29/08 at 8:27am
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Probably under that big ol' hoop skirt! ------------- In a world of margarine, be butter! |
Posted By: JoeMc
Date Posted: 3/29/08 at 9:28pm
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Which would beg the comment
"I know it's a horse! But what's it doing there?"
 ------------- [western] Gondawandaland "Hear the light & see the sound! TOI TOI CHOOKAS {may you always play to a full house!} |
Posted By: whitebat
Date Posted: 3/29/08 at 11:12pm
| Sewing junk, duct tape... got to repair my own costume & loan out thread to a "Sweet Adeline". Note to actors: don't let the "Sweet Adelines" invade your dressing room/stage. They take forever putting on makeup, and their sets have so much glitter you will be picking it out of your socks months later. |
Posted By: SherrieAnne
Date Posted: 3/30/08 at 9:52am
LOL!! Odd you should say that, as I used to be a civilian attached to a cavalry unit.
The costume isn't bad to wear, though the hoops DO get in the way sometimes. The corset was custom made for me, so it's very comfortable - but I've discovered why they didn't use shoulder belts until women stopped wearing them...nothing to catch the belts when they slide upward!  ------------- There's a little bit of diva in all of us. Some just have a larger helping than others. |
Posted By: chel
Date Posted: 9/28/08 at 10:59pm
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How about a basic make up bag? We had a wonderful actor who showed some of us in our muical how to apply some (for our newbie and rusty actors).
I forgot to get a list from him of what was in his little bag of necessities.
Anyone have any favorite essentials? ------------- chel www.windhamtheaterguild.org |
Posted By: SherrieAnne
Date Posted: 9/29/08 at 5:06am
Foundation - I've gone from pancake to liquid. At least one eyeshadow palette. Blush - depending on the show/character, natural or fashion shades, plus one shade I can use for shadowing. Eye pencils with sharpener. Mascara. Lipstick. A good set of brushes, including an eyelash comb. Sponges, tissues, wipes - I still carry a tube of cold cream, as well (best thing for mascara removal!). ------------- There's a little bit of diva in all of us. Some just have a larger helping than others. |