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Abandoned and Neglected

I used to be a theatrePeople everywhereAbandoned and neglectedNo-one seems to care DM

Theatre Techie

I am a Hamlet techieChoosing the right propChoosing best one suitableWhich is best, which prop? DM

I used to be a theatreGutted, cars now thereAbandoned and neglectedNo-one seems to care The Michigan Theater in Detroit was built in 1925 in the French Renaissance style, and was extremely lavish. It has since been gutted and turned into a parking garage. Don MatthewsFebruary 2023

Abandoned and Neglected

I once was filled with peopleNow completely bareAbandoned and neglectedNo-one seems to care Don MatthewsFebruary 2023

Abandoned and Neglected

I once was filled with peopleNow completely bareAbandoned and neglectedNo-one seems to care Palace Theatre in Gary, Indiana was built in 1925 and served as a movie theater until it was abandoned in 1972 after the town’s US Steel plant went into decline Don MatthewsFebruary 2023

From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (extras and actors)

In the UK, the distinction between an actor and an extra is defined by agreements between the actors trade unions and the various commercial production bodies. These state that once a performer says 13 or more words in any scene, they must become a contracted actor in that production. There is never a timeto stopContinue reading “From the FCS Book of Little-Known Facts (extras and actors)”

Ripped Out the Heart and Soul of Me

Michigan Theatre 4000 seats I once hadThey came from near and farRipped out the heart and soul of meNow only storing cars A remnant of my opulenceLooks out upon the carsRipped out the heart and soul of meNow only storing cars Don MatthewsOctober 2021