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#1

Don't slam me...

I am in my mid thirties but look about 22 (I hated looking so much younger in my twenties, but now that I am hitting those higher numbers, I love it). I had a REALLY bad year; I lost my entire savings to someone, I lost my job, I lost my relationship, I am estranged from my family.... I rent a bedroom and that is all I have. I recently started working again and don't make a lot of money.
The one thing that brings me joy or happiness is seeing broadway shows. I am pretty lonely and it is the one thing I actually enjoy.
I used to have an old college ID that had no date on it that I used for student rushes, but I lost my wallet last year.

Does anyone know anywhere in NYC to get a fake college ID? I tried 8th Avenue - all of the souvenir shops that used to sell fake IDs but none do anymore (a shopowner told me that when I asked). There has to be somewhere though to get one??
I know some people will think it is wrong, but my life sucks, I have virtually no money and being able to see shows on the very cheap will help me wile away my days off of work.

Please don't attack me.. it's just a question.
Thanks to anyone who can help. PM me if you wish.
#2

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Sounds like you had a sucky year.

This might be new favorite thread.
#3

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Brother, can you spare a dime?
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
#4

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You'll be happy to know that Andrew Lloyd Webber is writing a musical about your life as we speak. You're going to be rich!
"The world is a better place because of hairspray." - Michael Ball

#5

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First of all, I am not sure if this is a serious post.
If so, I am sorry you have had such a terrible time lately and that you are going through so much.
However, engaging in illegal actitivy (possession of fake identification) and unethical activity is certainly not the answer to your loneliness. If fact, it could cause even worse problems.
Additionally, many members of this board are high-school students (and younger) and I think providing information about obtaining illegitimate ID's would be inappropriate (not that they don't know better anyway).
Perhaps you can research more appropriate ways to find tickets and enjoy the shows.
Best of luck to you and I hope your situation improves.
#6

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Is it me, or is this the second thread started that I have seen here in the past two weeks asking for help buying tickets?
Just give the world Love. - S. Wonder
#7

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I have so many college IDs that I'd be okay if I lost one..
#8

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Kelley - I can't even tell you how much I love your post. It is so REAL and heartfelt. Thank you.
#9

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"This thread reads like a series of White House memos." — Mister Matt
#10

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LizzieBorden - LOL!!!
#11

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I feel you. Anything could go wrong but as long as I have my broadway musicals.....I will be okay :P

#12

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You feel him? Interesting.

As long as I have a picture of Antonijans wall I am okay.
#13

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Boohoo. I'm so sorry I can't help you, but your story was so heartbreaking I'm now going to go sit in the corner of my room and cry for two hours.


"It's a goddamn beautiful day, shut up!"
#15

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Guess you need a chip on your shoulder...
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"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#17

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actually this should be the least of your worries, you have much larger issues that you may want to work on

odd first post, I must say
It is ridiculous to set a detective story in New York City. New York City is itself a detective story... AGATHA CHRISTIE, Life magazine, May 14, 1956
#18

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Is anyone else a little shocked this is still here?
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
#19

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"TheatreDiva90016 - another good reason to frequent these boards less."<<>> “I hesitate to give this line of discussion the validation it so desperately craves by perpetuating it, but the light from logic is getting further and further away with your every successive post.” <<>> -whatever2
#20

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I probably shouldn't be giving advice, but as Elphaba said, getting a fake ID and seeing Broadway shows should probably be the least of your worries right now...
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#21

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Come on, Diva. You know that's not the kind of slamming you like to do.
"Winning a Tony this year is like winning Best Attendance in third grade: no one will care but the winner and their mom."
-Kad

"I have also met him in person, and I find him to be quite funny actually. Arrogant and often misinformed, but still funny."
-bjh2114 (on Michael Riedel)
#22

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No, but it's Sunday, and I'm resting.
"TheatreDiva90016 - another good reason to frequent these boards less."<<>> “I hesitate to give this line of discussion the validation it so desperately craves by perpetuating it, but the light from logic is getting further and further away with your every successive post.” <<>> -whatever2
#23

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Yeah, considering he's asking about something illegal, I thought this thread would have been deleted by now.
"It's a goddamn beautiful day, shut up!"
#24

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Hun,

I feel your pain, I do. But engaging in illegal activity like this, can not only bring damage to youself, if you get caught, but can also be problematic for thousands of other students that see shows each year. If you get caught with a fake id, not only do you face charges, but you might make theater owners more hesitant to give student discounts, knowing they may be ripped off. Student discounts are a luxury, not a right.
Seeing Broadway shows isn't cheap, I understand. Maybe you could check out some regional productions that are more financialy do-able. I know it's not Broadway, but it is still theater,and it would be the safer, and more responsible thing to do.
And do not use theater as the sole way to try to avoid your problems. I understand it can be an escape, but do not immerse yourself so deep, that you forget to work on your own issues. Problems and hardship only make you stronger in the long run. Best of luck to you.

"I wouldn't let Esparza's Bobby take my kids to the zoo...I'd be afraid he'd steal their ice cream and laugh."- YankeeFan
"People who like Sondheim enjoy cruelty."-LuvtheEmcee

Updated On: 8/13/07 at 01:14 AM

#25

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I can't help you out on this one, but there's plenty of good theater out there that isn't Broadway that costs even less without having to worry about it being illegal. Find a talented community theater/high school/college and follow all of their productions.

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