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September 25, 11:58 AMDenver Theater ExaminerDeb Flomberg

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How many actors does it take...

I don't know about you, but I'm in the mood for some humor today. And there is nothing funnier than a classic "light bulb" joke, right? Ok, there are a lot of things funnier then a "light bulb" joke, but these are fun too!

How many actors does it take to change a light bulb?
All of them. One to do it, and the rest to talk about how much better they could have done it.

How many actors does it take to change a light bulb?
None. Just complain to the director at notes.

How many stage managers does it take to screw in a ...
Done.

How many assistant directors does it take to change a light bulb?
One. But he/she has to check with the director first to make sure he/she wants the bulb there.

How many playwrights does it take to change a light bulb?
Change? Why does it have to change? No changes, it's perfect just the way it is.

How many audience members does it take to change a light bulb?
Three. One to do it, one child to cry, and one to say loudly, "ROSE, HE'S CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB."

How many producers does it take to change a lightbulb?
None. Why do we need another lightbulb?

How many directors does it take to change a lightbulb?
3...no, make that 4...on second thought 3... well, better make it 5 just to be safe.

How many actors does it take to change a lightbulb?
None. Doesn't the stage manager do that?

How many theatre critics does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
All of them - 1 to be highly critical of the design elements, 1 to express contempt for the glow of the lamp, 1 to lambast the interpretation of wattage used, 1 to critique the performance of the bulb itself, 1 to recall superb lightbulbs of past seasons and lament how this one fails to measure up, and all to join in the refrain reflecting on how they could build a better light bulb in their sleep.

Hope you enjoyed a laugh today!