Her final scene in ‘A Doll’s House’ has become a TikTok moment.
declined to comment for this story. But it’s obvious to anyone on 45th Street how the mechanics of crowd control during the scene have worked, and a production staff member, on background, filled in some details. Two barriers block the door throughout the performance, with a sheet covering the small metal step that Chastain descends. Two black SUVs hold the parking spots just opposite the door.
When Nora’s exit is imminent, security starts asking passersby to pause for a moment or directs them around. A stage manager in a headset and Chastain’s assistant pop out from the stage door. The moment arrives, Nora takes her walk, and the SM and Chastain’s assistant hurry her back inside through the stage door for bows. And it’s over. It takes all of 10 to 15 seconds and requires seven bodies: Chastain herself, three guards, a stage manager, Chastain’s handler, and that props dude.
All of this management has in itself a certain theatrical quality. One security guard rarely spoke on any of my visits, instead repositioning me with just a head shake and a finger point . The other two security personnel usually flanked the exit door, like Secret Service agents. Though some of their radios clearly worked, at least one guard’s headset cord dangled, evidently connected to nothing.
Why do people bother to come and watch? One fan I spoke with, who gave the name Artemis, said a friend in London had demanded a video of Chastain’s exit, telling her: “If you don’t do this, I will be very disappointed.” A couple had seen that day’s matinee but wanted to experience the ending again from outside. Two people had been sitting at house left and couldn’t see the big moment at all——so they were here to make up for their disappointment.
As Regina and I watched Chastain’s exit, a middle-aged man appeared with wife and son in tow. He swiftly pulled out his phone and filmed the big moment.“Oh, Jessica Chastain!” he chuckled with amusement. “Wow. A New York moment.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Dolls of Horror Market descends on the Wonderland of the Americas this weekendIn celebration of World Doll Day, Kings of Horror and Wonderrland of the Americas will host an event themed on dolls from horror movies. SanAntonio SATX SanAntonioTX ThingsToDoInSanAntonio HorrorFamily horror HorrorCommunity
Read more »
Heidi Klum Wore the Riskiest See-Through Look on TikTok and Fans Can’t Stop Staring‘AGT’ Star Heidi Klum Wore the Riskiest See-Through Look on TikTok That Blew Everyone Away
Read more »
Kylie Jenner Just Did the Red Flag Filter on TikTok Literally 5 Times in a RowListen up, Timmy.
Read more »
TODAY Show on TikTokwe've been in a really good mood this morning 🤳😁 niallofficial citiconcertseries
Read more »
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Spills the Deets on the Foundation Brand Her TikTok Followers Have Been Obsessing OverPlus, the 'Never Have I Ever' star's favorite skincare and hair products.
Read more »
Santa Rosa mother goes viral on TikTok after gluing her eye shotA Santa Rosa woman was rushed to the emergency room after she accidentally glued her eye shut. The mother of six documented the painful mishap on TikTok.
Read more »