At the Performing Arts Library......

[TheatreKid100]

Posted: 7/25/12 at 10:21pm

When you go to watch an archived production can you pause it a d take time to make notes about it? I am under 17 (would I be allowed to watch it?) and I was going to audition for a part and I also have to write a paper on the show after it is done. Thanks guys

[Leadingplayer]

Posted: 7/25/12 at 10:37pm

I haven't been there in a while but it used to be they put it on at the beginning and play it through the end. You can't stop it.

[ABB2357]

Posted: 7/25/12 at 10:53pm

Each time I've been there in the past you can pause, rewind, and fast forward (although perhaps not with certain videos).

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 7/25/12 at 10:56pm

Yes, you can now pause, rewind, fast forward.

[TheatreKid100]

Posted: 7/25/12 at 11:49pm

How old do you have to be? I know if you are a certain age you can have an adult go with you and you are okay. I was wondering both ages. The show is Inherit the Wind if that makes a difference.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 7/25/12 at 11:53pm

I don't think age makes a difference at all. You'll have to call them to make an appointment anyways, so you can ask them any questions you might have.

[TheatreKid100]

Posted: 7/26/12 at 12:03am

Thank you so much Jordan! I'm sorry if this thread was pointless, I did not know you could make a call. But thanks to all of you!

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 7/26/12 at 12:04am

Not a problem at all. Here's the website that will give you all the info you need -

http://www.nypl.org/locations/lpa/theatre-film-and-tape-archive

[michellek45]

Posted: 7/26/12 at 1:22am

Under 17, you have to have an adult with you.

[Gothampc]

Posted: 7/26/12 at 9:05am

Do not tell them you are under 18. In the past, they've had problems with parents wanting to use this resource as a babysitter and so they made it very difficult for serious under-18s to use it. My suggestion is to have an adult make the reservation and possibly go with you.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 7/26/12 at 10:08am

All you need now is your NYPL library card in order to watch a show. Just don't tell them how old you are.

[newintown]

Posted: 7/26/12 at 10:37am

I believe that you can no longer take in any bags, paper, writing implements, etc., so if you want to have those things, you'll need to smuggle them in under your clothes.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 7/26/12 at 10:45am

No bags or coats allowed but you can take in a notebook. It's a place for research, afterall.