Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Stage-hands’ Union, 1923
Props: The following article was published over 85 years ago. It’s an interesting look into not only what the stagehands union (now known as IATSE) did back then, but how it was viewed by some people. It’s also an interesting look at how the union was viewed back then. It’s important to note that the union – in fact, no union – is as strong as it was back in the 1920s. It would also be fascinating to look at how this article thought the union was destroying theatre, and compare it to what the state of theatre – and the union – is today. So please don’t think this article reflects any of my personal views or agenda, other than historical curiosity.
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This is a very interesting article. Its sort of funny how opinions have changed so much in the past 90 years. I especially think it's funny how the author states outside of the master carpenter and the electrician there is no skilled labor at all... it's all brawn and no brain. I think there are still a lot of people that still believe that is true, and it's sad to see that ignorance.
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