Pet Peeves — Page 3

YES! (if we're into one word statements here)

"Teaching one who does not know" could very well be teaching him or her WHERE to find the answer. Or HOW to find the answer even. I'm not asking you to give those who do not know Broadway facts notes on a silver platter.

Rather, I'm addressing the superiority complex of quite a few opinions out there which would rather sit by themselves rolling their eyes at those only introduced to the likes of this year's Wicked and Avenue Q than even attempt to educate or broaden anyone's horizons. <- sappy, but we're on a showtunes board, right?

My pet peeve is mocking rather than teaching. Not everyone likes to take the time to teach, and that is understandable. But taking the time to come up with a crack or two at some new poster. I personally find that type of humor revolting. And tiring, too.

Many times I think that the longtime, self-righteous Broadway showgoer can be just as stubbornly, exhaustingly closed minded as the incoming Wicked fan. It just gets old.

Which is why I speak to both sides in saying "knowing" depends on the individual. Is sharing a conversation or opening up to something new even possible? Not when I see the extremities on either side. Which would be my pet peeve.

There may be a Wicked fan who could share some interesting story about how Wicked introduced him/her to theater. And I certainly know there are a lot of interesting opinions as to kinds of old shows made Broadway what it is today.

It's not a matter of learning factual information. Or knowing the facts as to when this show opened or who the main character was played by. It's a matter of "knowing" through experience and sharing those experiences to become.. well. A friendlier and more rewarding community.

I'm just here to learn and share. I don't know about anyone else.