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Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
#50Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/11/22 at 2:29pm
To the people trying to defend this audience member with, “She did have a mask on, it just wasn’t over her nose,” do you really think that makes any significant difference? As others have pointed out, wearing the mask improperly renders it useless. But also if a person is wearing a mask incorrectly, they are blatantly choosing not to follow the rules. We’ve been living with masks for over two years, there’s no excuse for not knowing how to wear one properly. And I can assure you there are a plethora of reminders from before you buy the ticket until you leave the theatre. Not to mention the thousand-plus other audience members around you doing it correctly. People who try to get away with pulling their masks down in the theatre think they’re slick and deserve to be called out and kicked out.
#51Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/11/22 at 2:33pm
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#52Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/11/22 at 2:51pm
HenryTDobson said: "joevitus said: "OhHiii said: "The virtuous pearl clutching over Patti dropping an f bomb while advocating for MULTIPLE people's health and safety is so funny lol. Do ya'll live under a rock?"
No, I live in a world where I understand the need to be vaxxed and boostered and that, if done, the mask doesn't remain a necessity. I also live in a world where you can make a point, even an urgent and serious one, without viciously lashing out at people--especially when you yourself aren't following the same protocol, but applicable even when you are."
None of this matters. The rules of the theater are you are to wear a mask at all times. If you don't like the rules, then don't go."
It absolutely does matter when it comes to the sort of dressing down the person got. Insane. Totally Patti. Sure her fans are overjoyed.
#53Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/11/22 at 2:55pm
I’ve listened to three separate audios, and the defiant audience member, who had previously been warned to properly wear the mask says: “I’m a patron!”
That woman now has the story of a lifetime.
#54Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/11/22 at 2:56pm
KFC1991 said: "joevitus said: "Miserent said: "Listening to the fuller audio, Patti starts by saying, calmly but firmly enough, “Put your masks over your noses.” Using the plural “noses” implies that she’s speaking to the group in general and trying to not single the woman out, and she also is well aware that the woman may have a mask on, but is not wearing it properly, negating the effect of the mask. The woman decides to take it upon herself to retort “where are yours”, and if for some reason this woman was unaware of what happens when one crosses LuPone, she sure learned the hard way. I, for one, look forward to telling people “CHRIS HARPER PAYS MY SALARY” every chance I can."
Actually, that makes it worse. The audience member is right. No one onstage is wearing a mask. I'm sure the argument is that the actors are more than 6 feet from the audience. Guess what? That math works both ways. "
I knew Patti's haters would find some way to complain about even this. The audience member agreed to wear a mask properly. The cast agreed to perform without one. Two separate standards that were previously agreed to. You are letting your admitted dislike of Lupone cloud your judgement."
Lol "Patti's haters...even this." I don't hate her. But she's known for outrageous behavior and overreaction (to the point that Steven Sondheim dressed her down in a letter because of a rude thing she'd wrote to him about another performer). If you love her, not just her talent, I guess it means you love this behavior. I admire her talent and hope she cops another Tony for her Joanne. But I think her behavior is way out of line and ignores the difference between a pre-vaxx, pre-booster world and the one we now live in.
#55Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/11/22 at 3:05pm
joevitus said: "Lol "Patti's haters...even this." I don't hate her. But she's known for outrageous behavior and overreaction (to the point that Steven Sondheim dressed her down in a letter because of a rude thing she'd wrote to him about another performer). If you love her, not just her talent, I guess it means you love this behavior. I admire her talent and hope she cops another Tony for her Joanne. But I think her behavior is way out of line and ignores the difference between a pre-vaxx, pre-booster world and the one we now live in."
Does it? She had COVID and had to be out of the show barely a few weeks ago, and it wasn't even during one of the "surge" periods in NYC, which we are in now (again). Performers are calling out sick literally every week in most if not all shows because they're testing positive. Hospitals in NYC are once again overwhelmed, and providers have been asked to pick up additional shifts. Not to mention, US hit 1mil mark of people who died of the virus on 3 days ago. Just because some/most of us have gotten tired and don't want to care about it anymore, it doesn't mean the Patti's behavior is not fully and completely justified in the specific context she was in. Also, the most viral clip does not include the part where she asked them very nicely before they escalated it by refusing very rudely.
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#56Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/11/22 at 3:08pm
anchorduck said: "After the clip, Patti went on for a bit more then walked off as an usher made the two leave."
You mean security. Ushers don't have the authority to ask anyone to leave.
#57Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/11/22 at 3:33pm
Actually, that makes it worse. The audience member is right. No one onstage is wearing a mask. I'm sure the argument is that the actors are more than 6 feet from the audience. Guess what? That math works both ways."
The audience member isn't right for several reasons. The main one being the protocol in place at the theater is to have your mask on at all times unless actively eating or drinking. The pre-show announcement even specifically says "...cover your nose and mouth. That's it"
The actors and anyone working at The Jacobs are tested 4-5 times a week to ensure that no one in the building is sick and/or bringing covid backstage. Obviously testing is logistically impossible for audiences and so the mask rule is being enforced. It is not a ridiculous request and it's a simple practice to follow. It's also out of consideration to the other audience members and Company employees.
Patti repeatedly asked the woman to lift her mask over her nose. The defiance is what led to the final outburst. Patti and anyone working in theater should be pissed off. They lost their livelihood for 2 solid years. Theater is back but let's be honest still struggling. The least a "patron" or "patriot" can do is wear the mask properly to help keep shows open.
#58Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/11/22 at 3:33pm
The official Company Twitter has updated its bio to read "Chris Harper pays my salary"
https://twitter.com/CompanyBway
#59Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/11/22 at 3:38pm
jkcohen626 said: "The official Company Twitter has updated its bio to read "Chris Harper pays my salary"
https://twitter.com/CompanyBway"
HAHA! I love that. They should run with this. Hoping for some new "Chris Harper" merch!
#60Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/11/22 at 4:24pm
Searched around and found the best clip of Patti destroying the audience member:
https://youtu.be/TrjLNpfDTi0?t=154
(Starts at 2:34)
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#61Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/11/22 at 4:27pm
BarnabyTucker said: "Searched around and found the best clip of Patti destroying the audience member:
https://youtu.be/TrjLNpfDTi0?t=154
(Starts at 2:34)"
Not sure the joke you're trying to make is the joke you should be trying to make here...
#62Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/11/22 at 4:28pm
OhHiii said: "BarnabyTucker said: "Searched around and found the best clip of Patti destroying the audience member:
https://youtu.be/TrjLNpfDTi0?t=154
(Starts at 2:34)"
Not sure the joke you're trying to make is the joke you should be trying to make here..."
I'll put the disclaimer that I fully agree with Patti and support her actions, but I also recognize the meme that is a diva moment.
#63Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/11/22 at 4:45pm
Meanwhile, I’m at a talkback at GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY after the matinee and let’s see if everyone is compliant here.
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#64Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/11/22 at 4:52pm
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#65Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/11/22 at 4:56pm
Patti probably ain't doing anymore talkbacks.
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#66Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/11/22 at 6:51pm
I understand Patti’s outrage, I sincerely do…but her response to the “mask offender” was too aggressive in the sense that she had all the power in this particular situation by “losing it” in the way that she did.
She had already scolded the offender, she should have ignored the additional rude comments made and let security do their job. It was inevitable they would be asked to leave.
She chose instead to unnecessarily hurl an expletive at the offender and escalated an already disagreeable situation.
She could have handled this better - but at this stage of the game I don’t think she cares how she comes off to others or what other people think.
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#67Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/11/22 at 9:02pm
More video:
https://www.tiktok.com/@broadwaywiz/video/7096565191931874606
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#68Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/11/22 at 9:22pm
White_Lotus said: ".. at this stage of the game I don’t think she cares how she comes off to others or what other people think."
Please, when did she ever care?
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#69Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/11/22 at 9:26pm
Good for Patti LuPone !! She always hits the mark.
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#70Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/11/22 at 9:48pm
I don't hate her. But she's known for outrageous behavior and overreaction (to the point that Steven Sondheim dressed her down in a letter because of a rude thing she'd wrote to him about another performer). If you love her, not just her talent, I guess it means you love this behavior. I admire her talent and hope she cops another Tony for her Joanne. But I think her behavior is way out of line and ignores the difference between a pre-vaxx, pre-booster world and the one we now live in."
Patti is a Karen. This should have been handled so much better.
#71Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/11/22 at 11:19pm
TotallyEffed said: "sng said: "I don't want to jinx it but every time Patti Lupone yells "Who do you think you are?" at someone in the audience, she wins the Tony Awards."
The first time was at Andrew Lloyd Webber."
The second time was at Glenn Close when she went on stage to accept her Tony for Sunset Blvd.
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#72Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/11/22 at 11:56pm
I'm not disagreeing with the message or advocating for oneself.
It is her tone and behaviour is an inappropriate way to solve a problem. Why use the F-word like that? Unnecessary.
Consider what a non-celebrity on a panel would be treated if that was them. They would be escorted out.
Ask yourself - would you speak the same in this situation and feel you could get away with that behaviour?
But Patti lashing out to audiences seems like it's become entertainment.
#73Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/12/22 at 12:26am
She reacted in a genuine way. You can’t fault someone for having a gut reaction. Patti is Patti…she doesn’t pull punches, she doesn’t mince words. Under the exact same circumstances anyone could react any number of ways. She said what she said and felt what she felt and responded accordingly to her personal standards.
#74Patti LuPone argues with anti-masker at Company talkback
Posted: 5/12/22 at 12:26am
She reacted in a genuine way. You can’t fault someone for having a gut reaction. Patti is Patti…she doesn’t pull punches, she doesn’t mince words. Under the exact same circumstances anyone could react any number of ways. She said what she said and felt what she felt and responded accordingly to her personal standards.
