So on Monday, we traveled from Galveston, TX to Orange, TX. We boarded the ferry in Galveston in our Penske truck loaded with our set and props and what-not. We got off of the ferry no problem to continue our trek along the Gulf Coast to Orange. About 15 minutes down the road, half of our fiberglass roof tore off of the truck and the metal piece that secured the roof flew off onto the road somewhere. Before I had time to think, I was sprawled out on top of the truck trying to make sure the rest of the roof didn't fly off exposing the entire cargo hold of the truck. (I had no idea how strong the Gulf winds could be until I was 13 feet on top of the truck. They were gusting about 30 - 40 mph that day.)
Marc (the production stage manager) and Daniel (the assistant stage manager) worked their way into the cargo hold of the truck to get to the tour box to find our gaffers tape. We then proceeded to tape the rest of the roof to the truck so we could continue 60 more miles to get to our next venue in Orange, TX. I drove the truck the rest of the way going between 35 - 45 mph with my flashers on and praying that the tape would hold. Miraculously, it held and we somehow made it to the Lutcher Theater in Orange, TX right on time for our noon load-in.
The picture is of me on the top of the cab looking through the hole where the metal cap is supposed to be, but, it is on the road somewhere in Texas. THANKS GAFFERS TAPE!

Aaaah, now that's a story!
ReplyDeleteGood times! Sounds like way more fun then loading the set out down the stairs!
The joy of touring. It seems like there is always something or someone to tape up.
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