RUDE USHERS- Page 3

[Phantom2]

Posted: 8/28/04 at 12:20am

JRB- Do you wear underwear?

[lc1965]

Posted: 8/28/04 at 12:21am

You know, you can also use that address to PRAISE ushers who were especially helpful and nice. I'd wager that there are more positive experiences than negative ones.

You (generic here, not anyone in particular) might also put yourself in the position of the usher. While there's no excuse for coming at a patron with both guns smoking, it can get pretty tiring reminding people that jeopardizing people's safety is just plain dumb. and, remember, it's not the usher's fault if you don't like the rule in question -- they didn't create it & are simply responsible for enforcing it.

[ChicagoManic]

Posted: 8/28/04 at 12:28am

When 'Chicago' toured in Boston, I spotted a friend during Intermission and went to see them. Well, as I made my way down to my friend this usher grabbed me by the arm and yelled at me not to switch seats during Intermission and that I should go back to the seat I payed for. This was WAY to rude for me and I did ask to talk to the manager and everything ended up working out fine. But really some people are just a little out there.

At the same theater I saw the 'Rent' tour and these too very large ladies sat in front of me and blocked a lot of my view. This wonderful old lady usher noticed and escorted me and my mom to seats that were not blocked and that were closer to the stage. Some ushers are wonderful, while others are eh.

[millie_dillmount]

Posted: 8/28/04 at 12:48am

I know your intention wasn't to change seats, but what is wrong with changing seats? I made a thread about it.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 8/28/04 at 12:49am

Remember that many ushers around the country--even in professional venues--are volunteer ushers. That brings up a whole other type--mostly good, but some very bad!

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 8/28/04 at 12:49am

Phanty: huh??

[theaterfan194]

Posted: 8/28/04 at 4:07pm

I got the nazi at avenue q. it was this heavy set african american woman. my freinds were callin her big bertha. she was scraming at everyone as if we were at boot camp. she was absolutely nuts Updated On: 8/28/04 at 04:07 PM

[TabooWickedFan]

Posted: 8/28/04 at 4:16pm

well when i went to see Little Shop i took a picture at curtain call and i got swarmed by two ushers one guy grab my arm with my camera hard and then i was like okay i wont take anymore pictures and then i was holding the camera and another usher came across the row and was yelling at me to put my camera away i rolled my eyes at her and kept my camera in my hand. well nothing i can really do about that now, hmm?

[RadioTV2]

Posted: 8/28/04 at 5:10pm

Ushering is a challenging profession. Ushers work hard, and have to deal with hundreds of people who aren't aware of the policies they are required by management to enforce. Give the ushers a break, and next time, follow the rules. No cell phones (even in the lobby), no photo-taking, and no chaning seats (officially)

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 8/28/04 at 5:15pm

At Millie, some usher started screaming at a woman I went with (we went in a group) and she was like yelling about how long she had been ushering and everything. Man, was she a B****.

[sharonkurland]

Posted: 8/28/04 at 6:31pm

> I got the nazi at avenue q. it was this heavy
> set african american woman. my freinds were
> callin her big bertha. she was scraming at
> everyone as if we were at boot camp. she was
> absolutely nuts

I know exactly who you're talking about but it's a shame that your friends had to use a descriptor like that. Talk about RUDE.

Anyway, as "rude" as you or some other people may think that woman was, I, for one, thought she was awesome. She had a job to do, she got it done quickly and efficiently and BOY did she know her stuff! The entire Mezz. gave her applause just before she left.

-Sharon-
Orlando FL

[Corine2]

Posted: 8/28/04 at 6:56pm

BIG BERTHA IS THE ONE:
The day of my big Avenue Q event. (We were a group of 100)
At the end Nick Lugo told me to make the group wait in our seats as a manager would come and get us.
So we waited and no one came.
The woman who you call 'Big Bertha' said "GET OUT! GET OUT OF HERE".
It was hysterical. I said excuse me but we are waiting for the manager to come and get us we have a talkback with the cast.
She said "OH YES" MOVE NOW. GET TO THE ORCHESTRA.
It was a comedy routine.
It was really funny.
I think she needs a role in the show. Updated On: 8/28/04 at 06:56 PM

[Luvs_Showtunes]

Posted: 8/28/04 at 7:00pm

Got an older lady usher at the Imperial back in June. I was coming back from the ladies room before the show (and yes, that guy yelling about the wall was there then too) and the usher wanted to see my ticket stub. I figured she thought I snuck in, so I dug in my purse to get it, showed it to her and said I'm sitting down there, and pointed to the area. Her response was, "Well, if you know where you're sitting why are you showing me your ticket?" Um, because she asked. Jeez.

I haven't had any real usher problems, though. Maybe they're not all that friendly most of the time, but the job gets done. I will say, the ushers in some of the Toronto theaters I've gone to are fantastic. One of them even stopped me at intermission and asked if I was enjoying the show. Sometimes a little extra friendliness just makes things better. (God, I sound like little Mary Sunshine here.)

For the record, I've only changed seats once at a theater. During Phantom the row behind us was half empty, so we moved there during intermission for the extra room.

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 8/28/04 at 7:04pm

Bathroom lines: a really unfun job. And, trust me that when you have to be that guy keeping people in line, you have to get gruff. You would not believe how rude and rebellious people get about lining up (out of the way of traffic).

TabooWickedFan: you can roll those eyes until they pop out the back of your head--you were in the wrong. That camera should never have come out of your bag. And you should have put it away when first told--so many people will continue taking pictures after being told not to.

Remember--the theatre has the right to take away your camera and remove your film/delete digital pictures.

The theatre has the right to kick you out of the show at any time for taking pictures or for your cell phone going off. So, don't act all entitled--you ain't.

Updated On: 8/28/04 at 07:04 PM

[rayoflight104]

Posted: 8/28/04 at 7:06pm

At BFO, in the rear mezz, there was one lady when I was there that she kept insisting to look at the people's tickets even if they had already entered, sat down, and then like left to go buy a drink or go to the bathroom.. What she said to everyone going to a specific area for seating "FAR AISLE, FAR AISLE, the lady at the FAR AISLE"... Anyone know who i'm talking about? So annoying to arrive early and try to enjoy being in the theatre but this annoying woman kept screaming "FAR AISLE, FAR AISLE"... Man, i had nightmares that night after the show from her screaming... lol...

[jrb_actor]

Posted: 8/28/04 at 7:08pm

That is a bit excessive, but also remember that we can't memorize everyone we have already seen.

[BlueWizard]

Posted: 8/28/04 at 8:10pm

The woman who you call 'Big Bertha' said "GET OUT! GET OUT OF HERE".
It was hysterical. I said excuse me but we are waiting for the manager to come and get us we have a talkback with the cast.
She said "OH YES" MOVE NOW. GET TO THE ORCHESTRA.
It was a comedy routine.
It was really funny.
I think she needs a role in the show.

That IS hilarious! I guess her toughness is an act, and she has a lot of fun with it.

Maybe they can make her a new Avenue Q resident, and she and Christmas Eve get in a huge fight, but end up the best of friends.

[Corine2]

Posted: 8/28/04 at 8:13pm

Yes. Put her in the show. Then I can apply to become an usher.
I would love to see Q 8 TIMES A WEEK.

[Ebonic_Singer]

Posted: 8/28/04 at 8:18pm

That's cool. My friend is an usher but her dad works in the theater. As for the meanness--I do feel that with your $100 ticket a little kindness should be included with it.