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it’s the pit(s)

New York State Theater - photo credit: David Shankbone
photo credit: David Shankbone

Double-bassist Jason Heath gives an exposé on life in the “pit” (the lowered area in front and beneath the stage which holds the orchestra during shows, ballets, and operas. It’s some pretty extreme stuff, including dancing, yelling, boozing, watching television – you get the picture (and if you don’t read the rest of the post here).