Safety and tradition

Mr Sands

Also called: Mr Sands is in the building

A coded backstage announcement for a fire, so staff can respond without alarming the audience.

Stage managersProducers

Front of houseEverything on the audience side: the lobby, box office, ushers and the house manager who looks after the audience.
House managerThe person in charge of the audience: seating, safety, latecomers, and telling the stage manager when the house is ready.

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