THE ENCOUNTER Previews
THE ENCOUNTER Previews
nolanativeny
Stand-by Joined: 3/29/16
#1THE ENCOUNTER Previews
Posted: 9/20/16 at 10:26am
Anybody going tonight? I'll be there Thursday. From what I've seen and heard I'm looking forward to it very much.
BIG BALONEY
Leading Actor Joined: 6/21/03
#2THE ENCOUNTER Previews
Posted: 9/20/16 at 12:24pm
Checking it out tomorrow's matinee. It looks interesting.
BroadwayConcierge
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
#3THE ENCOUNTER Previews
Posted: 9/20/16 at 12:27pm
Can't wait to finally hear what this thing is actually like. I'm so intrigued, but hesitant to buy tickets until I actually learn from others what it is.
10086sunset
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/8/16
neonlightsxo
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/29/08
#5THE ENCOUNTER Previews
Posted: 9/20/16 at 2:32pm
You mean it's unlike anything ELSE on Broadway? Because it is on Broadway.
#6THE ENCOUNTER Previews
Posted: 9/20/16 at 5:45pm
BroadwayConcierge said: "Can't wait to finally hear what this thing is actually like. I'm so intrigued, but hesitant to buy tickets until I actually learn from others what it is.
There have been many links to articles about the show posted here in other threads. That should help you learn more about what it is
"
Broadway_Boy
Broadway Star Joined: 10/22/05
#7THE ENCOUNTER Previews
Posted: 9/20/16 at 5:53pm
I am going tonight. Will report back.
10086sunset
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/8/16
#8THE ENCOUNTER Previews
Posted: 9/20/16 at 5:57pm
neonlightsxo said: "You mean it's unlike anything ELSE on Broadway? Because it is on Broadway."
Neon, thanks for that...
GreasedLightning
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/11/14
#9THE ENCOUNTER Previews
Posted: 9/20/16 at 6:13pm
RaisedOnMusicals said: "BroadwayConcierge said: "Can't wait to finally hear what this thing is actually like. I'm so intrigued, but hesitant to buy tickets until I actually learn from others what it is.
There have been many links to articles about the show posted here in other threads. That should help you learn more about what it is
"
"
I think BwayConcierge was talking about an actual review of the show from the public here in New York.....
@z5
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/30/15
#10THE ENCOUNTER Previews
Posted: 9/20/16 at 9:49pm
Saw some pics on Twitter...I know the headphones are part of the show. I also saw what looked like airplane seatbelt wrapped around only some of the seats in the theater. Anyone know what those are about? Or why they're only on some and not all?
AntV
Broadway Star Joined: 12/23/12
#11THE ENCOUNTER Previews
Posted: 9/20/16 at 10:13pm
If you are someone who gets anxiety when their senses are messed with, should this be avoided? Or is it mostly harmless?
Broadway_Boy
Broadway Star Joined: 10/22/05
#12THE ENCOUNTER Previews
Posted: 9/20/16 at 10:31pm
The band around the seats is just a strap that holds the headphone piece in place. It's completely harmless except for some unexpected loud noises. It's like listening to an audio book. That being said, I don't go to the theatre to listen to an audio book. I have never wanted anything to end so badly. It's a neat gimmick but ten minutes of it was enough for me. The sound/headphone aspect added nothing to the incredibly boring story. Most people, including my friends, didn't seem to dislike it as much as I but no one was extremely enthusiastic about it.
#13THE ENCOUNTER Previews
Posted: 9/20/16 at 11:11pm
Do you even need to be in the audience to get the full effect of this show? I feel like I could just download the audio and listen to it on my phone from the comfort of my bed.
#15THE ENCOUNTER Previews
Posted: 9/20/16 at 11:18pm
BIG BALONEY said: "Checking it out tomorrow's matinee. It looks interesting. "
I will also be at tomorrow's matinee. Looking forward to it!
Broadway_Boy
Broadway Star Joined: 10/22/05
#16THE ENCOUNTER Previews
Posted: 9/20/16 at 11:23pm
The understudy is going on for all Wednesday matinees, as per the playbill. You definitely don't gain anything from watching it live other than seeing the incredible amount of energy put into it. I just would have preferred to watch something like pippin, or even the anarchist, using the concept rather than this dull story about a guy running around the jungle.
#17THE ENCOUNTER Previews
Posted: 9/20/16 at 11:33pm
What about the tech side of things? How's the lighting? Any proections? Etc?
Broadway_Boy
Broadway Star Joined: 10/22/05
#18THE ENCOUNTER Previews
Posted: 9/20/16 at 11:49pm
No projections. The lighting had more of an effect on the story than the sound. The set is just random objects used to make some sound effects. The props are mimed.
@z5
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/30/15
rangersrule132
Featured Actor Joined: 2/29/16
#20THE ENCOUNTER Previews
Posted: 9/21/16 at 12:36am
It's the golden, really any seat is a good seat
GreasedLightning
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/11/14
#21THE ENCOUNTER Previews
Posted: 9/21/16 at 12:48am
I have to highly disagree, personally ^
Rear Mezz of the Golden is my least favorite seat on Broadway. And I've sat in the balcony at the Kerr!
@z5
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/30/15
#22THE ENCOUNTER Previews
Posted: 9/21/16 at 12:50am
I did Rear Mezz for The Gin Game, but was just wondering for this show in particular. A lot of times it depends on the show for me.
trpguyy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/25/05
#24THE ENCOUNTER Previews
Posted: 9/21/16 at 9:02am
Broadway_Boy said: "No projections. The lighting had more of an effect on the story than the sound. The set is just random objects used to make some sound effects. The props are mimed. "
Yes there is projection, designed by Will Duke.
rangersrule132
Featured Actor Joined: 2/29/16
#25THE ENCOUNTER Previews
Posted: 9/21/16 at 9:59am
GreasedLightning said: "I have to highly disagree, personally ^
Rear Mezz of the Golden is my least favorite seat on Broadway. And I've sat in the balcony at the Kerr!
"
Interesting! Well we all have our own opinions. For this show at least I did not mind the rear mezz the slightest bit.
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