Ever wondered why actors don't wear green onstage? Or never wish each other ""good luck""? Or avoid whistling in the dressing room? Or refuse to mention a certain Shakespeare play by name? ""BREAK A LEG!"" A TREASURY OF THEATRE TRADITIONS AND SUPERSTITIONS is a fascinating compendium of facts and fancies about theatre life, exploring the origin of the colorful traditions and superstitions that are as vital a part of theatre as the plays onstage. Includes entries on: Cats, Candles & Curtains . Peacock, Mirrors & Make-up . Flowers, Jewelry & Thread . The Gypsy Robe . The Ghost Light . Opening Night! . Why Is It Called ""the Green Room""? . Don't Quote the Scottish Play! . St. Genesius & Other Saintly Aids to Actors . Unusual Theatre Terms . Famous Actors and Their Superstitions . Stage Turkeys and the Notorious Broadway Moose . Theatre Ghosts . . . and much more.""BREAK A LEG!"" A TREASURY OF THEATRE TRADITIONS AND SUPERSTITIONS is the perfect Opening Night gift for your favorite theatre friends or for anyone interested in theatre life and lore. | Break A Leg : A Treasury Of Theatre Traditions And Superstitions by Lisa Bansavage, Paperback | Indigo Chapters