The Minutes Preview Thread — Page 2

I absolutely loved this tonight. After recently discussions with my boyfriend about how privileges are earned/given and tribalism in politics, I found this play to through ideas in your face rather than explore them as questions. This is how I had hoped Letts would continue to grow as a playwright. Unlike other shows this season, this one is very timely.

I'll return to this. Absolutely loved it and how well it fits into the question of the season - how well do one-act 90-ish minute shows fair?

Through TDF, I was in the mezz on the far left side. I couldn't see Mueller for anything other than when she was down center. I assume that the far sides cut off whoever is sitting at the table downstage left and downstage right.

theatretenor2 said: "For anyone who was there, would the front row center seats be too close and too low for the production? We are both 6'2"."



I was not in the front, but I did try to take note of the stage height (because someone on this board usually asks - and I was right! haha!) . The stage appeared to be average height - tall enough that you would have to look up somewhat, but not so crazy high that you're craning your neck all the way up. I can't speak to sight-lines, as far as seeing the actors upstage and such, but I will say that people in the front will likely have be turning their heads quite a lot. Because the actors are all sitting at desks in a big semicircle, so you'd have to keep looking back and forth at the various characters as they chime in. Not for the whole show though - they do get up and walk around.

(Note the photo that CT2NYC posted further up on this page)

In case anyone is curious:

Jessie Mueller sits on the far house-left side

Tracy Letts sits upstage center

Austin Pendleton and Blair Brown sit together on the far house-right side

Armie Hammer and K. Todd Freeman sit at the second desk from the left (house left).

Updated On: 2/26/20 at 10:19 AM

JBroadway said: "theatretenor2 said: "For anyone who was there, would the front row center seats be too close and too low for the production? We are both 6'2"."



I was not in the front, but I did try to take note of the stage height (because someone on this board usually asks - and I was right! haha!) . The stage appeared to be average height - tall enough that you would have to look up somewhat, but not so crazy high that you're craning your neck all the way up. I can't speak to sight-lines, as far as seeing the actors upstage and such, but I will say that people in the front will likely have be turning their heads quite a lot. Because the actors are all sitting at desks in a big semicircle, so you'd have to keep looking back and forth at the various characters as they chime in. Not for the whole show though - they do get up and walk around.

(Note the photo that CT2NYC posted further up on this page)

In case anyone is curious:

Jessie Mueller sits on the far house-left side

Tracy Letts sits upstage center

Austin Pendleton and Blair Brown sit together on the far house-right side

Armie Hammer and K. Todd Freeman sitat the second desk from the left (house left)."

We nabbed our tickets for row K, right side of house center aisle. Will we have any issues?

Falsettolands said: "Than again, it brings to the conversation: who is allowed to tell whose story? Am I exempt from trying to tell a story about injustice against a group of people because I am not one of them? Or does it matter, if done with clarity? Is my well meaning attempt still genuine? Maybe it’s genuine, but am I doing it well?"

Thank you for your immediate thoughts. I'm somehow both more intrigued and more wary of seeing this. It's sounding skippable...

VintageSnarker said: "Falsettolands said: "Than again, it brings to the conversation: who is allowed to tell whose story? Am I exempt from trying to tell a story about injustice against a group of people because I am not one of them? Or does it matter, if done with clarity? Is my well meaning attempt still genuine? Maybe it’s genuine, but am I doing it well?"

Thank you for your immediate thoughts. I'm somehow both more intrigued and more wary of seeing this. It's sounding skippable..."

A day later and I've deduced: I'm glad this play is covering a very complicated topic. I just wish it had more interest in exploring it than just skimming the surface of it.

Updated On: 2/26/20 at 09:55 PM

I think, from an actors standpoint, regarding Mueller, it might be nice to take step back and not be the LEAD and yet work with some great writers, directors, and actors. And, heck, you're still on Broadway. I get it.

JBroadway said: "@Miles2Go2: Are you in town already? Have you considered dropping by the theatre and asking about rush? Might be better value."

I’m currently working in Secaucus. At least for another 30 minutes. Then need to pack up, get to hotel, change clothes, then take Secaucus train station to Penn Station. The discounted first and second row seats vanished off the site. Not sure what I’ll do: either grab discounted mezzanine aisle seat, wait to see what TKTS and/or box office has once I get there, or since I’m tired, just stay at hotel and relax tonight. Not sure if seeing the play is worth the hassle of getting there.

EthelMae said: "It’s not."

Amen.

The Cort is lovely, but the legroom is atrocious. I was in actual pain in the front mezz. But i should say last night whole rows of the mezz were empty on the sides so it should be easy to move/spread out as needed...

He originally posted a review that was above VotePeron's post (that's what VotePeron's comment about the curtain call was responding to). Looks like it was deleted? It's still in his own thread (for now?)...:

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1121283&page=2#5215753

Updated On: 2/28/20 at 11:47 AM