Would August Wilson have approved of folks shelling out $300 for Fences? — Page 2

"No Phyllis, actually dreaming of a world where theaters go out of their way to offer discounted tickets to school groups and people who couldn't normally afford to go, black or white, students or seniors..."

It has debated on these boards to death, but it all comes down to the fact that theatre is a privilege, not a right and based on who is treading the boards, some people without means will be shut out. This is no different than a Miley Cyrus or Bruce Springsteen concert. Theatre is an entertainment, like all the others. I'm not saying it is fair, but that is the system.

No top name music acts or sports team offer rushes, lotteries or discounts. Why would theatre be any different? Honestly. It somehow seems that people get irate when cheap seats aren't offered.Theatre is a business like all the others.

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I used the mezz discount.

I think playwrights would love their work to be accessible, but they also want to pay the bills and eat, like any other artist.

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Bettyboy72: You talk about rock concerts not offering discounts and the theatre being a business, so why should IT offer discounts. But the theatre does offer discounts, lotteries, and standing room at reduced prices, and as I have already said FENCES too offered a discount for second balcony seats through BroadwayBox.com. So, you contradict yourself.

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