Actor Simon Callow had his first taste of theatre selling tickets at the Old Vic and got to meet Laurence Olivier. Film director Quentin Tarantino was an usher at his local movie theatre. Singer Mariah Carey checked hats (until she was fired for ‘attitude’).
Working front of house seems a dream gig for an arts-aspirant, a golden opportunity to enjoy music, opera, dance and theatre while at work. There is a long history of actors working front of house in the hope of rubbing shoulders with someone who might give them a break.
