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Saturday, August 22, 2015

Saturday Stage Statute


Saturday Stage Statute

In the history of the performing arts, some stage statutes are true for everyone. Whether a dancer, actor, singer, etc., these rules remain true.

Today’s Stage Statute is one of these rules and it is an oldie but a goodie: “If you can see them, they can see you”. This is designed to remind performers that if they aren’t standing far enough back in the wings, or if they try to sneak a peek at the audience, they can be seen.

Being seen (or heard, gasp!) backstage destroys the magic of the theater and is strictly prohibited. Since performers work so hard to make the magic happen, they don’t want it to be compromised, even a little bit.

So remember: “If you can see them, they can see you.”

From the Big Blue Book of Ballet Secrets:

Stage Statute #42:  
“If you can see them, they can see you.”

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Quote of the Day:

““The stage is a magic circle where only the most real things happen, a neutral territory outside the jurisdiction of Fate where stars may be crossed with impunity. A truer and more real place does not exist in all the universe.”
P.S. Baber, Cassie Draws the Universe

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