Anonymous067
Active Member
So tonight I was the building staff for a one-off dance recital. In our house, we have side-areas in between the outside walls and the farthest left/right seats. They're about 3 feet wide, and stretch from the back to front of the house. There is a railing in between them and the seats, and it is pretty difficult (not the designer's intent) to go between the two. We also got nailed during our annual inspection by the Fire Marshall because they randomly showed up during a show and some of our admin staff were in the sides, and we got a warning about it.
Despite how many signs I put up, no matter how much I explain it to people, people still decide they're going to set up shop in these side areas, cameras, tripods, and all. Tonight I calmly explain, "Mamn, I'm sorry, but I can't let you stand in this area during the show. It is by order of the Fire Marshall. Can I help you find a seat in the house?" lady-"I don't see the Fire Marshall anywhere!"
Why, why, must you be difficult. I'm just trying to do the safe thing. Is it a hazard in my eyes for you to stand here, no! I don't personally care, and I'm not going to lose sleep over it. But if the Fire Marshall said no, why can't you just listen? It's on my shoulders if you get hurt when I'm working, and the last question I want to be asked is, "why did you let her stand there, you know people aren't allowed to do that."
Despite how many signs I put up, no matter how much I explain it to people, people still decide they're going to set up shop in these side areas, cameras, tripods, and all. Tonight I calmly explain, "Mamn, I'm sorry, but I can't let you stand in this area during the show. It is by order of the Fire Marshall. Can I help you find a seat in the house?" lady-"I don't see the Fire Marshall anywhere!"
Why, why, must you be difficult. I'm just trying to do the safe thing. Is it a hazard in my eyes for you to stand here, no! I don't personally care, and I'm not going to lose sleep over it. But if the Fire Marshall said no, why can't you just listen? It's on my shoulders if you get hurt when I'm working, and the last question I want to be asked is, "why did you let her stand there, you know people aren't allowed to do that."
Last edited: