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Performer Possessions
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items Tech Week: Performers know…“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Long nights, often illness and injury and fatigue can set in, and you're so tired, it's hard to tell which way is up. Through a lot of trial and error, here are my “tri...
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Tech Week Survival Tools
Other Essentials
Musician Performance Tools
Cast Gifts and Show Memories
Tech Week Survival Tools
I have the long black Ready Freddie and LIVE in it during shows! Here's why:
1. When you're dealing with makeup and wig prep, finding things to wear that don't have to go over your head is vital
2. This is big enough that I can put it on over tights, undergarments and base costume pieces—perfect for hanging in the green room and offstage areas.
3. It comes up high enough that you're not exposed and isn't skin tight.
4. It's to get on and off, perfect for the end of the night when you want to go greet your guests fast.
5. It's long enough for my tall girl legs, too, which is RARE with jumper scenarios!
1. When you're dealing with makeup and wig prep, finding things to wear that don't have to go over your head is vital
2. This is big enough that I can put it on over tights, undergarments and base costume pieces—perfect for hanging in the green room and offstage areas.
3. It comes up high enough that you're not exposed and isn't skin tight.
4. It's to get on and off, perfect for the end of the night when you want to go greet your guests fast.
5. It's long enough for my tall girl legs, too, which is RARE with jumper scenarios!
Dark Roast Black Long Freddie
A necessity in the dance bag for those character shoes and HEELS! #ad
KT Health Blister Prevention Tape
Hear me out—this isn’t just for physical therapy and athletic training, although I use other for dance and exercise injuries. My top back? Avoid the pink tax on boob tape and use this stuff in bulk. I’ve used it for multiple shows and it’s GREAT! Jus...
Therapist’s Choice Kinesiology Tape Bulk Roll
Some of the theatres I work with ask for no open-lid drinks (fully sealable drinkware: e.g no straws, or slide-open caps) so this is a lifesaver for bring drinks in the green room and rehearsal spaces. #ad
Rambler® Bottle Chug Cap
In conjunction with the chug cap screw lid, this is an *approved* drinkware in theatres where they have no-open lids policies (e.g. no straws or slide cover lids). I love my YETI! #ad
Yeti Rambler® 36 oz Water Bottle
SO nice when I don’t have time to brew a whole cup. I stash these soothing lozenges in my go bag! #ad
Traditional Medicinals Organic Throat Coat Lozenges
For when the show shoes don’t fit QUITE like you expected…or those 8-10 hour tech rehearsals wear your feet down. These are HEARTY and really do help protect the area after the blister damage is done. #ad
KT Health Waterproof Hydrocolloid Blister Patches
A friend introduced me to these during tech for “Once Upon a Mattress” and it was a game-changer. I'm sold! It tastes great and replaces everything I was sweating out during “Spanish Panic”. #ad
Liquid I.V.
Other Essentials
Makeup and tights and hair, oh my!
I’m a recent convert to this stuff! It really helps me with makeup removal and working on that mic tape residue. #ad
Garnier Micellar Water, Hydrating Cleanser 13.5oz
To protect my sensitive eyelashes, I’ve been moving towards tubing mascara (MUCH easier removal and less rubbing!). Very pleased! #ad
L'Oréal Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara
I keep these on hand since I tend to snag and run tights and hose SO easily. These are great and sturdy (and run long enough for my 5’10.5” self) #ad
MANZI Run Resistant Control Top Opaque Tights
I have the OG size/color—these come in very handy with form-fitting costumes, when you can’t wear normal undergarments! Non-sticky, so I wouldn’t recommend with loose, crop-top scenarios, but these have saved me with many an outfit. #ad
CAKES body
With my uber-sensitive eyes, this is the ONLY glue I use! I appreciate that it's latex and formaldehyde free. #ad
KISS Clear Strip Lash Adhesive, Waterproof, Aloe
I love my flip-flops, especially after a performance, so transition tights allow me to get on the go *without* having to fully take them off! Love the convertibility. #ad
Capezio Women's Ultra Soft Transition Tight
For those shows where you need some kind of tights/legging BUT, only the bottom of your leg or ankle shows! I LOVE wearing these in shows ("Nunsense", “Sound of Music”, etc.) where no one will know I'm not wearing a full pair of tights! They're also ...
SATINIOR Extra Long Thigh High Cotton Socks
Musician Performance Tools
For when the gigs don't provide stand lights or you want to have more adjustability options! #ad
Glocusent 57 LED Clip-on Music Stand Light
Hear me out: these fit like sleeves over my arms and then they wrap around my elbows, immobilizing the arm from bending *and* icing it. Perfect for recovering from my ulnar nerve release surgeries and when I just need to bring the inflammation down. ...
Vacu Vin Rapid Ice Wine Cooler Set of 3
Cast Gifts and Show Memories
Emily’s custom Broadway sheet music art is available online from anywhere! These are so unique…what a beautiful way to commemorate your favorite show or role or song.
Emily Grace Tucker sheet music art