The Full Theater Experience

Being the theater buff that I am and being involved in the theater world, Beth was able to get me a behind-the-scenes tour of the theater before I headed home on Thursday.  It is always fun and informative to peek behind the stage to see what other theaters do with costumes, props, sets, storage, etc.  They have a three story building for costumes--sewing and storage!  Lots of machines and sergers, bolts of fabric, shoes, shirts, everything!  Another building dedicated to set construction!  Even a wig-making shop!  One day!  :)

One interesting item on the tour was this entrance to a tunnel which connected to the hotel across the street where actors would stay for the duration of the productions.  It has in recent years been closed up due to a cave in.

Oh, wouldn't it be "loverly" for CFT to have its own dry cleaning machine for costumes!

Make up sketches.

One perk for Annalee was her own room at the Barter Inn (well, she shared the room with Toto from the play--they coordinated nights), where the professional actors stay while performing at the Barter.  We spent the night here (the window on the right was her room) after her performance since they live an hour and a half from the theater.

Here is an peek inside the room.  Thanks, Katie for sleeping on the air mattress!