Should The Raccoons Who Traipse Across The Delacorte Stage Have Equity Contracts????????????????????????

                               I say "Yes," though let me qualify something.

                              Summer will soon be here.  So, it is time to consider this!

                               I have been to the Delacorte several times in my New York City life, and have sat pretty close to the stage, at times.  Never, in my visits, have I seen a raccoon run across the stage.  Though I do recall one performance--I cannot recall the show--where audience members, particularly the women, were disturbed by a bat flying close to the theater area.   I was fascinated; I thought it was cute.  And who knows if Flaco, in his free year, didn't catch a show at the Delacorte??????????

                                 Actors have reported scenes being interrupted and them being flustered, by the sudden appearance of these creatures.  Members of the rodent family, I believe.  I always thought the one thing to worry about performing outdoors was bugs flying into one's mouth!

                                 Apparently not, because the raccoons have almost become a part of the Delacorte experience!  For that reason, I think they should have Equity contracts!

                                  Make sure the props departments do not use food during shows!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!