The wave does not belong in the theater!
#2
Posted: 4/8/06 at 11:11pm
Oh gawd. Next there'll be a scoreboard at the top of the proscenium: "Home: 2 Visitors: 4"
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#3
Posted: 4/8/06 at 11:12pm
did they do it while the action was happening on stage? if not, leave 'em be. they were having fun, and it let them have more fun during a fun show. as long as people aren't distracting during the actual show, they're fine with me.
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#4
Posted: 4/8/06 at 11:12pm
That. is. horrifying.
Gah.
Gah.
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#5
Posted: 4/8/06 at 11:14pm
Maybe they were confused and thought it was an actual school gym?
#6
Posted: 4/8/06 at 11:15pm
*sigh*
I honestly would expect that kind of behavior nowadays at popular shows such as Spelling Bee, RENT, Wicked, etc. However, there is no excuse for it.
I went to see All Shook Up with my drama class last year, and our teacher stressed theatre etiquette every day for a week leading up to it. He gave us guidelines for proper dress and explained how going to see a show worked (many kids in the class had never been to Broadway shows, surprisingly). He also warned us that he would pull anyone who was being disruptive out into the lobby for the rest of the performance. During the show, we actually behaved very well.
Maybe it's because I'm a regular theatre-goer, but I can't imagine doing anything like that. It's completely disrespectful and ridiculously immature. I'd be embarassed if were to ever be a part of a disruptive group.
I honestly would expect that kind of behavior nowadays at popular shows such as Spelling Bee, RENT, Wicked, etc. However, there is no excuse for it.
I went to see All Shook Up with my drama class last year, and our teacher stressed theatre etiquette every day for a week leading up to it. He gave us guidelines for proper dress and explained how going to see a show worked (many kids in the class had never been to Broadway shows, surprisingly). He also warned us that he would pull anyone who was being disruptive out into the lobby for the rest of the performance. During the show, we actually behaved very well.
Maybe it's because I'm a regular theatre-goer, but I can't imagine doing anything like that. It's completely disrespectful and ridiculously immature. I'd be embarassed if were to ever be a part of a disruptive group.
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#7
Posted: 4/8/06 at 11:16pm
They did it right before the show started.
I don't care if it is before the show, it does not belong in the theater whatsoever. Their chaperones should have stopped them immediately, but they just ignored the situation and didn't say a word.
I don't care if it is before the show, it does not belong in the theater whatsoever. Their chaperones should have stopped them immediately, but they just ignored the situation and didn't say a word.
#8
Posted: 4/8/06 at 11:16pm
If it was during the curtain call I don't see the problem, at least they wern't booing. I don't think its that different from people dancing during the curtain call for Mamma Mia or Hairspray (which is what happened in Toronto, I don't know about Broadway but i'm assuming its the same)
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#9
Posted: 4/8/06 at 11:19pm
Oh lord, of all the things in the world to get your panties in a twist about. this shouldn't be one of them.
when ducks grow thumbs then maybe my opinion will change.
#10
Posted: 4/8/06 at 11:22pm
That kind of thing belongs at a football game, not in a theater.
#11
Posted: 4/8/06 at 11:22pm
It takes place in a gymnasium inside a theater people have gone to great lengths to make appear like a school. Seems to me that that group was actually in the spirit of the show.
Was it okay that they laughed at the jokes?
Was it okay that they laughed at the jokes?
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#12
Posted: 4/8/06 at 11:24pm
I completely agree. This certainly does not belong in the theatre.
#13
Posted: 4/8/06 at 11:25pm
Zoneface- my thoughts exactly. it's harmless. it's stupid to do the wave, and I never participate in it. (thought I haven't been to a sporting event or "wave" event in 3 years) but you really shouldn't let it get to you. just let them be stupid and embarass themselves. Everyone deserves to enjoy themselves, and some people have different ways of doing it.
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Updated On: 4/8/06 at 11:25 PM
#14
Posted: 4/8/06 at 11:28pm
"Seems to me that that group was actually in the spirit of the show.
Was it okay that they laughed at the jokes?"
So if I go to Sweeney Todd, it's ok for me to start cutting people's heads off, because it is in the spirit of the show? At Lestat, I can bite people's necks? At Jersey Boys, when they smoke on stage, I can too?
Was it okay that they laughed at the jokes?"
So if I go to Sweeney Todd, it's ok for me to start cutting people's heads off, because it is in the spirit of the show? At Lestat, I can bite people's necks? At Jersey Boys, when they smoke on stage, I can too?
#15
Posted: 4/8/06 at 11:29pm
Holy dumb analogies Batman!
when ducks grow thumbs then maybe my opinion will change.
#16
Posted: 4/8/06 at 11:30pm
Hey, if it was in the spirit of the show...
#17
Posted: 4/8/06 at 11:34pm
no, those aren't in the spirit of the show. Those are things that happen in the show, there is a difference. Just because there is a porn star in Debbie Does Dallas, doesn't mean doing everyone in dallas the spirit of the show. Having fun, is the spirit of the show in Spelling Bee, they were having, they weren't interupting the show, or hindering anyone elses viewing or enjoyment of the show, show i think you need to calm the **** down and let people have fun. Just because you're a tight ass, doesn't mean everyone else needs to be.
when ducks grow thumbs then maybe my opinion will change.
#18
Posted: 4/8/06 at 11:35pm
Yes, liotte, that was EXACTLY my point.
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#19
Posted: 4/8/06 at 11:39pm
Bermuda shorts and surfer jams do not belong in the theater, even if you are seeing Good Vibrations!
Updated On: 4/8/06 at 11:39 PM
#20
Posted: 4/8/06 at 11:40pm
Feathered hats do not belong in the theater even if you seeing Hello, Dolly!
#21
Posted: 4/8/06 at 11:41pm
Whiskers do not belong in the theater even if you are seeing Cats.
#22
Posted: 4/8/06 at 11:42pm
The wave does not belong in a theater, no matter how "in the spirit of the show" it is. People do not do waves at Spelling Bees. If you can prove me wrong, please do, and I will happily take my "tight ass" and "calm the **** down."
#23
Posted: 4/8/06 at 11:45pm
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#24
Posted: 4/8/06 at 11:45pm
Do people go to Spelling Bees?
#25
Posted: 4/8/06 at 11:46pm
Parents take pictures of their children in spelling bees. Would flash photography during the production also be "in the spirit of the show"?
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