Also, could they have come up with a more awkward way to do the intros? I was cringing on Tveit's behalf. Yeah, it was awkward. But he also passes the doors every day in some way I'm sure, and it's right on there too. Nominee banner on Jennifer, Bobby, and Alice's doors. But in person it was just that much more cringe-worthy. He handled himself well though.
I thought it was great overall. There was some confusion at first as several of us had lined up next to the doors where in the past we had lined up for events, then a B&N staffer came over and said we couldn't block the books...we were to line up in front of the computer books (I guess no one ever buys them? Even though at least 5 people came and peered at the shelves over us where we were.) Then when the CDs were brought upstairs (those who went downstairs to get them had to ask for them as they were locked up), an B&N staffer came over and said we could go purchase them a few at a time and get back in our places and those with CDs would have priority seating. Those of us who had them already via sh-k-boom or the theatre asked if it was ANY CDs or just those purchased at the store. Guy #1 said ANY CD. A minute later, another guy came and repeated the information, but said priority seating would be for those who purchased them there ~ so we explained what we had just been told and he went to find out for us. While he was gone, a B&N staffer in an orange shirt came over, saw my CD, and said "Did you come in here with that? Well, did you tell the guard?" Um, yes I came in here with it because I had pre-ordered it, and no I did not tell the guard because nothing ever instructed me to. He went off to go and find someone to see HOW they would know who had BOUGHT the CDs ~ I guess as opposed to stealing them as if they were just sitting out? Guy #2 came back ~ he had spoken with the woman who seemed to be in charge who verified that yes, they had been available from the label and theatre for about a month so some might have them, and they got priority seating as well. Orange shirt I guess was going off on her about how they would know who had paid and she CLEARLY told him that they were available in the store at one place (next to the room) and that yes, people might be coming in with them. SHE was completely fine with it. 15 minutes later when we were being let into the room, Orange Shirt was STILL ranting and raving.
But other than that, the whole thing was great. :)
Experience live theater. Experience paintings. Experience books. Live, look and listen like artists! ~ imaginethis
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