Stumped for a gift idea? Try a gift basket.
Less than 3 weeks until the big day. Christmas is almost here, and I’m pretty sure most of you haven’t finished your shopping yet. Of the many different gift ideas that I have presented over the past few weeks, we haven’t seen one of the more popular gift ideas – Gift Baskets. A simple tote bag or gift basket and lots of little things that are all geared to the person you are shopping for. It is a fun way to personalize a gift, without breaking the bank. Here are a few gift basket ideas for the theatre lover in your life.
For the Actor
- Actor Tote Bag
- Highlighters and pencils for taking notes in their script
- Skin cream or moisturizing facial lotion (stage makeup is murder on the skin)
- Makeup sponges and makeup remover
- Fast Food gift cards (Rehearsal schedules make cooking at home difficult)
- A book on audition techniques
- Actor T Shirt
(Ak'ter) One that acts"
For the Techie/Stage Manager
- Techie Tote Bag
- Black Duct Tape
- Mini Flash Light
- Gerber or other multi-purpose tool
- Stop watch
- Box of safety pins and bobby pins (Because you never know)
- Black T-Shirt (the required uniform)
If you can see me, something has gone terribly wrong"
For the Director
- Director Messenger Bag
- Note pads and pencils. Lots of them. (For taking notes in rehearsal)
- Coffee and Coffee Mug
- Subscription to American Theatre Magazine
- Director T Shirt
- Calendar or personal organizer
- Stress Ball
- Bottle of extra strength aspirin
A person engaged by management to conceal the fact the players cannot act"