Question re: Ghost

[justafan2]

Question re: Ghost#1

Posted: 8/8/12 at 7:18am

I have tix to see Ghost today ---- can anyone tell me the Act and scene(s) which has the dizzying lights?----I would appreciate knowing in advance so that I can avert my eyes. :)
Thank-U

[ClapYo'Hands]

Question re: Ghost#2

Posted: 8/8/12 at 7:56am

Umm...most of the show, really. There aren't many specific scenes that have "dizzying lights", it's just, well, the design...

[followspot]

Question re: Ghost#2

Posted: 8/8/12 at 8:24am

It's pretty much non-stop lighting effects — mainly quickly moving projected images. I'd say settle in, because it rarely lets up. (Not being negative — just truthful.)

"Tracy... Hold Mama's waffles."

[justafan2]

Question re: Ghost#3

Posted: 8/8/12 at 8:44am

I appreciate your honesty. I don't want to see this show. (get motion sick) I got these tickets because a friend wanted to see it and I don't know how to get out of this.

[CaissieFan101]

Question re: Ghost#4

Posted: 8/8/12 at 9:04am

The only part that I felt "dizzy" was in the very beginning when it looks like your flying through the city.

[followspot]

Question re: Ghost#5

Posted: 8/8/12 at 9:12am

I hope you don't have problems, but no shame in adjusting if you do — move up, back, or stand to the side if it works better for you — or maybe try sunglasses during the more visually active parts (not kidding — it works for a friend of mine). Let us know how you fare!

"Tracy... Hold Mama's waffles."

[justafan2]

Question re: Ghost#6

Posted: 8/8/12 at 9:38am

Great idea re: sunglasses--My husband JUST mentioned that before I read your post. I will definitely bring and wear them!
Thank-U!

[loliveve]

Question re: Ghost#7

Posted: 8/8/12 at 9:39am

Although the show has non-stop lighting effects, I don't think that most of it would cause motion sickness. My mom gets motion sickness as well, but I remember thinking she would have been fine during the show.

There is an opening sequence when scenes of NYC are projected to make you feel as though you're flying, and that may cause dizziness so I'd recommend averting your eyes from the stage. For the most part though, you can focus on the stage or the ensemble when the projected scenes are moving if you need to do so.

There are other lighting effects whenever someone dies to basically indicate whether they are going to heaven or hell that look a little like the Twilight Zone with either red or blue lights, but I don't think that will make you feel like you're moving. If it does, it is very brief.

There is also a scene where a train is moving on the stage, but if you focus on what they're doing, you can ignore the movements of train.

Sorry I can't remember more detail...I hope that you're able to enjoy the show without worrying about feeling sick!!!

[justafan2]

Question re: Ghost#8

Posted: 8/8/12 at 10:34am

Your scene definitions are very helpful---I'll be aware of the "death' scenes to look down or close my eyes. I am very grateful for all of the suggestions---

[TheaterBoy7777]

Question re: Ghost#9

Posted: 8/8/12 at 10:41am

The subway has strobe lights when it switches from side facing prospective to back facing. Not sure if the motion of the subway scene would cause motion issues but it is quite impressive.

[wicked4l]

Question re: Ghost#10

Posted: 8/8/12 at 10:51am

It all depends on where you're sitting. The farther back the better.

[AEA AGMA SM]

Question re: Ghost#11

Posted: 8/8/12 at 12:07pm

Agreed with the farther back. If you are far enough away that the projections are not filling your entire field of vision then you have a much better chance of avoiding any motion-sickness related side effects. It's the same reason that I can't watch a movie like The Blair Witch Project in the theaters, on a huge screen, but had no problem watching it on television.

*Side note - I hate, hate, HATE shaky-cam "realism" in movies. I do not see the world that way and I don't know anybody who does, so there is nothing realistic about it. In fact, the human brain actually blocks out a good portion of movement/vision from being processed precisely to avoid the very side effects that these movies cause in some people, myself included*

[justafan2]

Question re: Ghost#12

Posted: 8/8/12 at 7:22pm

Thank-U all for your help. We sat in Row C---very close to the overwhelming lights, etc--but I wore sunglasses for the opening "flying-thro'-the-city" scene (and closed my eyes). I also closed them for part of the subway scene. But I was pleasantly surprised by the non-crazy-lighting regular story line. Many of the cast members impressed me so much---especially Da'vine Joy Randolph, who plays Oda Mae. She's amazing. Also---the actor who played the subway ghost (don't know his name) was very good---(he reminded me of Eminem)--his dancing, movements, etc incredible. Act II had much less distracting lighting and so, I found it more enjoyable. Again--thank-u for your help (I was very tempted to not attend--but am glad I actually did)

[dramamama611]

Question re: Ghost#13

Posted: 8/8/12 at 7:26pm

I was there too. While I've enjoyed a few other shows LESS, this bored me pretty silly. (Row f; orchid thanks to TDF)

Blech!

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

[followspot]

Question re: Ghost#14

Posted: 8/8/12 at 8:26pm

Glad you made it through and enjoyed the show, justafan2!

"Tracy... Hold Mama's waffles."

[loliveve]

Question re: Ghost#15

Posted: 8/8/12 at 11:40pm

justafan2- glad motion sickness didn't get to you and you enjoyed the show with your friend!!

[justafan2]

Question re: Ghost#16

Posted: 8/9/12 at 9:55pm

Thank-U! :)