In the NY Times:<P> <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>WHEN the curtain at the Metropolitan Opera House rises tomorrow night on American Ballet Theater's production of "The Dream," most of the 3,800 people in the audience will delight in the artistry of the dancers onstage. Few will give more than a passing thought, however, to the skill and dedication of those who work behind the scenes to make the magic possible.<BR> <BR>The small staff that deals with scenery, lighting, costumes, hair, makeup and stage and touring schedules, as well as budgets, union and labor issues, freight and trucking is led by David G. Lansky, who has been the company's production manager since 1996.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><A HREF="http://www.nytimes.com/2002/06/09/arts/dance/09SULC.html" TARGET=_blank><B>Click for More</B></A>

Ah, yes, a thankless job. But arguably the most important person on the ABT staff.<P>I have a vague memory of working with someone who had worked with Mr. Lansky, because the name sounds familiar. The world of technical theatrical personnel is VERY small.

Wonderful article. We need more like this!

Hmm...maybe we should write some.

And maybe we will! Any suggestions anyone? Who would you like to learn more about?