You Know You Are Doing Summer Stock Theatre When…

Published July 29th, 2016

Summer stock is truly it’s own amazing, tiring world! If you have ever worked with a summer stock company or are currently performing with one, you know these things to be true:

You learned an entire full-scale musical in two weeks. Or better yet - two full-scale musicals in two weeks that will perform in repertory.

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You make just enough money each week to (gratefully) survive on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. For breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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You are sick of the few outfits you managed to pack in one suitcase for 1-3 months. The phrase “I have nothing to wear” is very real.

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You stuff your face when your parents come to visit and take you out for a nice dinner.

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You didn’t think you could be this tired. Ever. But don’t fall asleep now – you have dance rehearsal this evening!

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You wouldn’t trade the memories or friendships made for anything.

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