Post your pit setups

[Merlin]

We actually perform in a loft above the stage. It's locked, and most of the other personnel in the theatre have never been in it, let alone know how to get in.

It's not a perfect scenario, any more than a locker is.

FWIW, if you really wanted to steal something valuable in the loft, you'd be far smarter to swipe the twenty or so Neumann mics that are left in position 24/7. Better return, harder to trace, and much easier to sneak out.

[WoodwindDoubler]

We actually perform in a loft above the stage. It's locked, and most of the other personnel in the theatre have never been in it, let alone know how to get in.

It's like the secret musical tree house. Way cool up there. :o)

[SOTSDO]

Thieves often bypass more valuable things while they are taking something bright and shiny. Unfortunately, that doesn't help if you are the one who owns the bright and shiny object...

[hakukani]

We actually perform in a loft above the stage. It's locked, and most of the other personnel in the theatre have never been in it, let alone know how to get in.

It's not a perfect scenario, any more than a locker is.

FWIW, if you really wanted to steal something valuable in the loft, you'd be far smarter to swipe the twenty or so Neumann mics that are left in position 24/7. Better return, harder to trace, and much easier to sneak out.

Oh, I'm so sorry you're not a part of the production. Locked in a room above the stage...

Yeah, you KNOW I'd go for the mikes...

[tenorsaxman90]

Here is my setup from THE PRODUCERS, which just closed this weekend. My book was Reed 3: Flute, Eb and Bb clarinets, and tenor saxophone. I also covered some of the baritone saxophone stuff out of Reed 5, and the Eb clarinet part on flute and piccolo.

[Gandalfe]

Padded chair, nice. 2 point deduction for not having the drink holder on the music stand.

Luv the wood pegs too, so old school.

[tenorsaxman90]

I don't usually use the wooden stand(unless my gigs call for oboe), but didn't want my clarinet or flute to hit the side of the music stand. I did cave and get one of those little shelves that clip onto the music stand, and used it for my piccolo, tuner, and to set mouthpiece caps on. THEN I was able to get the wooden stand out, and then use the stand my picc was originally on (Hercules flute/picc/clar stand) for clarinet/flute =]

As far as a cup holder goes, I never even ended up using that water bottle when in the pit lol.

I think PRODUCERS was probably the best show I have done so far, but HAIR is definitely a close second!

[Gandalfe]

When I play with practice over an hour I lose a *lot* of water with my deep diaphram breathing, so I drink water even though I don't feel thirsty. Keeps my legs from cramping too when I sleep at night.

[clarnibass]

Next up is my setup from A Chorus Line.

That opening is so difficult...

[Jim]

Mmm... Secret Garden horns... I got the call to do the show once. I called back the next day to say yes, but turns out they had had two contractors calling players, and the second contractor had already given the gig to one of his callees before I called back.

[Merlin]

My setup for the 2012 Stratford Festival Production of The Pirates of Penzance:


pirates pit setup by Merlin Williams, on Flickr

And here's the view from the side, with my guitar in the shot:


pirates pit 2 setup by Merlin Williams, on Flickr

[Gandalfe]

Getting more and more high tech when compared to your setup years ago.

[CHasR]

technically not a pit setup but onstage, for our rock opera 'Le Mirage/Dead city Philly"(based on Rodenbachs 'Bruges la Morte')



(l-r)
dual high D whistles
English Horn
Tenor Sax
A-440 Highland pipes
Ciaramella in G
Sei Palmi Zampogna
(not pictured; Full D Uilleann pipes (behind me by the amp)]

[Jacques5646]

...by far a serious contender for the title of the most original setup in the Western hemisphere!

[CHasR]

I'll admit the zamps a bit of an indulgence- only used on one number, but it s at a crucial point in the plot...

[snakeman5001]

I always like seeing people's pit setups here. This summer I played for my community theatre production of the Wizard of Oz (clarinet/bass clarinet/baritone sax). Now thinking about it I should've taken a picture of my setup and posted it on here! Maybe next summer if I'm able to play in pit for the summer musical. Otherwise, love this thread!

[Gandalfe]

An easy pit for the "In the Mood" show this year. I only have bari and alto sax. My wife Suzy has alto sax, clarinet, and piccolo. Yes, I even have a peg for the pic too. She was impressed.

[tictactux]

I've been asked to sub on bass clarinet for a befriended concert band's winter concert as well as for a competition next year.

I realize that's no "pit work" in the stricter sense, but probably as close as I ever get as a non-pro. (we do have stage lamps, though)

I'll post a pic of the concert if anyone's interested.

[Groovekiller]

I'm playing a Christmas pageant with a cast of thousands, or almost. Instrumentation for me is unusually simple - Clarinet, and baritone saxophone. The clarinet parts are vicious, but i've played some of them in years past. The baritone parts are typical contemporary Christian music (think funky). Overall, it's not too stressful, even on days with 2 shows, and the orchestra is good. The show itself is awesome, and I almost never use that term. The choreographers are brilliant, the organization is world-class, and the talent is excellent. You can see last year's pageant on Christmas eve. It's broadcast all over the world.

[Gandalfe]

Got some nice pics from a bus buddy at the show last night. Liked this one of my setup a lot.

[tenorsaxman90]

This is my current pit set up for City of Angels that I'm playing Reed 2(piccolo, flute, clarinet and alto saxophone) for. I also used my soprano saxophone for some tough clarinet licks, as well.
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[snakeman5001]

I'll be playing at my local theater again this summer. I'll be playing for 9 to 5 on Reed 2 (Flute/clarinet/bass clarinet/tenor and bari sax). The book is clarinet/tenor/bari heavy with bass clarinet and flute parts few and far in between. I'll be playing the bass clarinet and flute parts on my clarinet. I'll also be posting a pic of my setup as well (and maybe get on to learning flute)