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http://staging.OffStageJobs.com on Bluesky, obviously. This is our official account. Written (poorly) by Patrick Hudson: Founder/Owner. We have suspended posting on whatever Twitter is currently calling itself, while keeping the account as an archive.
Continuing on this, “The Best Choice is Always Kliegl!” 3 ads for the Performer series of lighting consoles (one in color!), and a “Klieglights for the 80’s!”
Unfortunately, this period was near the end of Kliegl’s 100 year run. Many of Kliegl’s design concepts remain in use today.
Unfortunately, this period was near the end of Kliegl’s 100 year run. Many of Kliegl’s design concepts remain in use today.
January 2, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Continuing on this, “The Best Choice is Always Kliegl!” 3 ads for the Performer series of lighting consoles (one in color!), and a “Klieglights for the 80’s!”
Unfortunately, this period was near the end of Kliegl’s 100 year run. Many of Kliegl’s design concepts remain in use today.
Unfortunately, this period was near the end of Kliegl’s 100 year run. Many of Kliegl’s design concepts remain in use today.
It’s not a Sawzall, it’s a Cutawl!
Seriously, kinda want one, though they do not appear to be made anymore.
Seriously, kinda want one, though they do not appear to be made anymore.
January 1, 2026 at 9:07 PM
It’s not a Sawzall, it’s a Cutawl!
Seriously, kinda want one, though they do not appear to be made anymore.
Seriously, kinda want one, though they do not appear to be made anymore.
My wife brought home a bound set of Theatre Crafts magazines from 1980, and I thought I’d share some of the ads we found. Some of which (like this one) I swear were still being run largely unchanged in the early to mid 90’s.
January 1, 2026 at 8:32 PM
My wife brought home a bound set of Theatre Crafts magazines from 1980, and I thought I’d share some of the ads we found. Some of which (like this one) I swear were still being run largely unchanged in the early to mid 90’s.
Theatre is a serious business.
December 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Theatre is a serious business.
Venting a CO2 dewar (off camera) about 8’ away from the near side of this lift. Vent nozzle is about same height as top rail of lift basket. 410 PSI venting through an opening a little bigger in diameter than a pea.
#LifeInTheTheatre
#LifeInTheTheatre
December 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Venting a CO2 dewar (off camera) about 8’ away from the near side of this lift. Vent nozzle is about same height as top rail of lift basket. 410 PSI venting through an opening a little bigger in diameter than a pea.
#LifeInTheTheatre
#LifeInTheTheatre
Me: “I keep having all these important conversations, but I’m not sure anyone is taking me seriously.”
Me having those conversations:
Me having those conversations:
December 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Me: “I keep having all these important conversations, but I’m not sure anyone is taking me seriously.”
Me having those conversations:
Me having those conversations:
When they say the performance has been canceled “due to unforeseen circumstances,” this is the real reason. #StageShotSunday
November 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
When they say the performance has been canceled “due to unforeseen circumstances,” this is the real reason. #StageShotSunday
Booth tree is up. We can have Christmas now.
A tradition going back over 25 years.
A tradition going back over 25 years.
November 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Booth tree is up. We can have Christmas now.
A tradition going back over 25 years.
A tradition going back over 25 years.
Someone in the lighting shop got fancy with the donuts. #StageShotSunday
November 17, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Someone in the lighting shop got fancy with the donuts. #StageShotSunday
Steps to the past… er… future.
November 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Steps to the past… er… future.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Shovel-based rigging is the only true form of rigging. #ChangeMyMind #StageShotSunday
November 9, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Shovel-based rigging is the only true form of rigging. #ChangeMyMind #StageShotSunday
Amazingly the first time I’ve seen someone keep a theatre manual in a booth. #StageShotSunday
October 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Amazingly the first time I’ve seen someone keep a theatre manual in a booth. #StageShotSunday
Broadway In Chicago looking out for their (largely suburban resident) audiences tomorrow.
And honestly, partnering with Metra is a good idea for all productions year-round.
And honestly, partnering with Metra is a good idea for all productions year-round.
October 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Broadway In Chicago looking out for their (largely suburban resident) audiences tomorrow.
And honestly, partnering with Metra is a good idea for all productions year-round.
And honestly, partnering with Metra is a good idea for all productions year-round.
7 years ago today:
October 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
7 years ago today:
October is for baseb… er, pumpkins.
October 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
October is for baseb… er, pumpkins.
The things I do for my audience during a playoff run (but only at preshow, intermission, & postshow).
October 12, 2025 at 1:48 AM
The things I do for my audience during a playoff run (but only at preshow, intermission, & postshow).
Ah Michigan, protecting me from simple tasks.
October 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Ah Michigan, protecting me from simple tasks.
Screenshot for reference.
September 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Screenshot for reference.
“I’m just a bwird in a gilded cage,
Tweety’s my name but I don’t know my age.
I was in the show but my lines got dwopped,
I’m now in here like a discarded prop!”
#StageShotSunday
Tweety’s my name but I don’t know my age.
I was in the show but my lines got dwopped,
I’m now in here like a discarded prop!”
#StageShotSunday
September 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
“I’m just a bwird in a gilded cage,
Tweety’s my name but I don’t know my age.
I was in the show but my lines got dwopped,
I’m now in here like a discarded prop!”
#StageShotSunday
Tweety’s my name but I don’t know my age.
I was in the show but my lines got dwopped,
I’m now in here like a discarded prop!”
#StageShotSunday
Before & after.
Same brand/model/size boots. Brand new on the left, 4 years of work-wear on the right. Live entertainment is hard work.
Same brand/model/size boots. Brand new on the left, 4 years of work-wear on the right. Live entertainment is hard work.
September 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Before & after.
Same brand/model/size boots. Brand new on the left, 4 years of work-wear on the right. Live entertainment is hard work.
Same brand/model/size boots. Brand new on the left, 4 years of work-wear on the right. Live entertainment is hard work.
Great Lake. Minuscule boat.
August 15, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Great Lake. Minuscule boat.
On vacation. I have to drive 2 towns away to get a reliable internet connection, but at least the view is nice.
August 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
On vacation. I have to drive 2 towns away to get a reliable internet connection, but at least the view is nice.