Death may be around the corner, but for these theater kids! Am I right...

I hope you enjoyed the 'Addams Family' pun that I so graciously bestowed upon you.

You may think that they crew kids rolling up from Micky D's in their mint green mini cooper are cool, but the reality of the situation is: Food from McDonald's or WaWa doesn't contain proper nutrients that will keep you running through a Sitz Probe, dress rehearsal, or performance.

Too often, even with myself, I have noticed actors, actresses, and other members of the production ignoring their health for the sake of their performance - and this trend isn't only the leads and main cast! Ensemble, the second spotlight guy, and even your pit's 3rd clarinet player have most likely done this as well. Too often, the culprit of their illness is a poor diet.

To combat this, I have a list of easily accessible, healthy snacks that you can pop into your show bag or your fanny pack (All hail crew).

(Conveniently sorted into different categories)

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Sweeter treats for the kids who want to avoid a sugar crash:

- Apples and Peanut butter OR: sunflower butter, caramel, dark chocolate, yogurt, etc.

- Ants on a log (Celery with Peanut butter and raisins)

- Smoothies (A post on my favorite quick smoothies before a show is COMING SOON)

- Yogurt (Peach happens to be my favorite)

- Coconut and Almond KIND bars

Savory treats for before late shows/ after matinees:

- Hummus/ Guac and pita chips

- Rice with veggies

- Vegetable tray (commonly used by 'Stage mom' and stage manager)

Miscellaneous snacks for the kids with no rules:

- Avocado toast (adding red chili flakes to this is soooo good)

- Popcorn

- Anything with Nutella (all hail Crew and the things they keep in their fanny packs)\

- Egg sandwiches (Dunkin' Donuts has these for fairly cheap - all day as well)

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Credit to @theatrethreads on twitter for most (if not all) of these ideas