I've been a lighting tech, a lighting designer, a sound tech, the sound guy (monitors and front of house), house manager, security, head of security (for an over/under bar at that), a manager, promoter, booker, head of maintenance, a roadie, a stagehand, hospitality, sold merch, been a grip and a best boy, organized unions at two different venues, and I've been an usher. Currently I'm the crew chief at a 2K+ rock venue, and senior tech at the most famous rock venue in the world. And I've been writing for professional stand-up comedians for over 30 years also.
Show biz is all about 'whatever it takes to do the show, whatever it takes just to be there."