How many Artistic Directors does it take to screw in a lightbulb? A: Does it have to be a lightbulb? How many Producers does it take to screw in a lightbulb? A: How many did it take last time? or What's wrong with the old one? How many Lighting Designers does it take to screw in a lightbulb? A: After a long conference, it was decided to use several fresnels, an ellipsodal, warm tones for a cozy atmosphere and a strobe to effect lightning striking in the background, for that stormy effect. Also several gobos will be used for tree patterns on the cyc. What was the question again? How many executive directors does it take to change a light bulb? "What do they need light back there for?" How many Technicians does it take to screw in a lightbulb? A: 20 - you got a problem with that? How many volunteer crew members does it take to change a light bulb? A: One to collect every cliplight in existence backstage, one to cut a 3x3 sheet of gel into unuseable pieces, one to search for the cabinet key, one to wander through the dressing rooms asking the actors if they need theirs . . . How many Actors does it take to screw in a lightbulb? A: Three. One to actually do it, and two more to discuss how the would have done it better. How many theatre critics does it take to screw in a lightbulb? A: All of them - 1 to be highly critical of the design elements, 1 to express contempt for the glow of the lamp, 1 to lambast the interpretation of wattage used, 1 to critique the performance of the bulb itself, 1 to recall superb lightbulbs of past seasons and lament how this one fails to measure up, and all to join in the refrain reflecting on how they could build a better light bulb in their sleep. How many dramaturgs does it take to screw in a lightbulb? A: The lightbulb was invented by Thomas A. Edison and patented in 1880. A high-resistance carbonated filament encased in a vacuum tube is heated with electricity to the point where it will glow but not burn . . . How many theatre students does it take to screw in a lightbulb? Erm, what's the deadline, cos I may need an extension. How many audience members does it take to change a light bulb? Three. One to do it, one child to cry and another to say, "Rose, he's changing the lightbulb!"