She's "Calling" the show. She will be in the wings in her own special area with the script on it with ALL the technical stage managers directions written down..lights/ sound and effects. Her job is to keep her eyes on the script and follow the script/action on stage (also prompt in the rare occurrence and actor forget a line) She also has to read a few lines ahead of the actor and when she spots a cue she talks into her headset (sometimes called CANs) to the lighting and sound desk that will be facing the stage and tell them to standby with their cue (you hear her say LX331, which is standby for lighting cue 331) the when it hits the moment the lights need to come on she says "Go" which tells the lighting people to press the programmed cue button on the lighting desk. Then she moves into the next one. Source: I have done this job in the theatre many times. It's weirdly satisfying and calming as nothing else goes on in your head but reading and calling.

@@Shadowknightneo wow...that s amazing!!! Thank you!!!

​@@munci6474It's even more amazing when you realise the work and craft that goes into this. She has to stay ahead of the beat and account for the lighting people's reaction time when she says go. So she will actually call the "Go" for the lighting half a beat ahead so the switch lands on the beat. She will also be writing notes for any cues that were missed or in the wrong time to feedback at the next rehearsal to make it smoother. She could also potentially be calling for any of the other sundry theatrics such as Sound, Pyros, Flyrailing, Set Switches, Clearence etc. It's an amazingly technical job that a lot of people don't realise can make or break a show. (It's also one job the actors don't want to annoy or get on the wrong side of as you might find your precious spotlight was "Missed" during your monologue)

Der Song heisst "Mr. Blue Sky by ELO

Douglas's and Olive Custance's only child Raymond (1903 - 1964) was diagnosed at the age of 24 with schizoaffective disorder in 1927 and entered St Andrew's Hospital, a mental institution. Though decertified and discharged after five years, he suffered another breakdown and returned to the hospital. In February 1944, when his mother died of a cerebral haemorrhage at the age of 70, Raymond was able to attend her funeral and in June he was again decertified. His conduct rapidly deteriorated and he returned to St Andrew's in November, where he stayed until his death on 10 October 1964.

​@@traxelable Alfred Douglas quando nacque suo figlio Raymond lo chiamava il suo capolavoro e penso che abbia sofferto quando Raymond si è ammalato e abbia trovato consolazione nella fede cattolica a cui si era convertito pochi anni dopo la dipartita di Oscar Wilde

This song deserves all the Caps Lock emphasis.. hope, your answer was something in the order of YES

Congratulations! Late but heartfelt.. :)

Sadly, only in our memories.. "it's over when it's over", but let's hope we will be able to get back to live performances soon!! In the meantime, you might want to check out Stephen John Davis' account: kzbin.info/door/6wR_5Zne99e3ZXtOC2P1hg ;)

We also very much cherish our friendship with Merlin Holland! So glad, you enjoyed listening to him

@@theenglishtheatrefrankfurt4280 Thank you so much for your message. Yes, I did enjoy your video greatly. You do an excellent job. Take care and stay safe😷😴😷

Ok, it is inevitable to write that this video looks like an avatar, Oscar Wilde (Merlin Holland, his only grandson) talking to Lord Douglas/Bosie or to Dorian Gray (the beautiful actor, who is obviously gay). The meeting fulfills Wilde's wishes, dating back to ancient philosophy: an older intelectual teaching (and learning with) the flower of youth.

@ I don 't understand what you mean by " avatar". It's a real person talking to Oscar Wilde's only grandson : Merlin Holland.

I am afraid not - there is no full recording. It is a fabulous play though, also as a read? If that might be an alternative? xx

The English Theatre Frankfurt Awh thank you for getting back! And yes I am listening to the audio book as we speak! I’m doing a monologue from this show for an audition to get into a school! I was hoping you would have it but it’s okay, my imagination is doing good at the moment! Thank you very much though xx

Thank you so much!

That's great to hear, thank you so much!!

Ganz lieben Dank! Ab Donnerstag schwingt SWEENEY TODD nur für kurze Zeit in München sein Rasiermesser, hier am ETF dreht es sich in THE EFFECT derweil um chemisch verursachte Liebe..

Yes! Saw it last night. I almost got very emotional because it's been my dream to see a musical since I was fourteen. Never imagined I would get to see my all-time favorite: Sweeney Todd. The cast didn't disappoint. Was a bit frustrated that they didn't get a standing-o. I stood along with a few other people, but everyone should've been on their feet, to be honest. The cast did such an amazing job!

kvdoglover when i was there, i was in the second row...from what i was able to see when i turned around, the whole theater was standing - they cannot win us all, i guess, but maybe this can give you a bit of closure. God, i will never forget this performance.

@@RoninRonnie Likewise. That's definitely a memory that will remain in my mind for the rest of my life. And thanks for sharing, it does make me feel better. I'm happy I stood. If not, that would haunt me because it was an amazing performance. Would see it again if I had the money for it!

Thank you so much!!