Eboy87
Well-Known Member
Well, this is the time of year for us to be getting severe thunderstorms, and we are. Last night, one moved through during the first act of the old people theater (as I've taken to calling it). During one song, the power flickers, not the big a deal, wait for the amps to reset themselves, and we're good to go, except that the spotlights went out, and need time to warm up again (think Mercury vapor lights), and it just so happens, they are the only lights used fo rthis particular number. So, five minutes later, everything goes out, and stays out for a few minutes. Someone goes out on stagge and yells that we're having technical difficulties (no kidding), but to wait, and the show will go on when the power comes back on. So, now instead of running sound, I'm running all over creation making sure everything is working (after the power goes back on) again, and nothing was damaged.
Also, unrelated to the weather, we had a light that we thought was burnt out. During intermission, I went and changed the bulb, told the guy at the board to try it, and, to my amusement, and concern for my safety, the light started sparking and popping. Hmm, not the bulb, so I cannabelized another lamp fixture and used it.
Any one else have stories along these lines?
Also, unrelated to the weather, we had a light that we thought was burnt out. During intermission, I went and changed the bulb, told the guy at the board to try it, and, to my amusement, and concern for my safety, the light started sparking and popping. Hmm, not the bulb, so I cannabelized another lamp fixture and used it.
Any one else have stories along these lines?