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Walking Out Of Performances at interval.

Sun, 29 July 2001, 05:48 pm
Gambler28 posts in thread
Walking out of a performance at interval or at any stage is serious bad form. Not only is it disrespectful to the cast, crew and anyone else associated with the show; it is a waste of money. The first act of travesties, for example, is confusing but the second act ties up most of the confusion. There are medical conditions in which case it is perfectly fine to leave at any stage(Unless they are faked), but I have no respect for anyone who leaves a performance because they don't understand it.

RE: Walking Out Of Performances at interval.

Tue, 31 July 2001, 11:22 am

I AGREE WITH ALL OF THE ARGUMENTS SO FAR. BUT, THAT DOES NOT STOP THE FRUSTRATION THAT IS OCCURING DUE TO OUR AUDIENCES WALKING OUT AT INTERVAL.

I KNOW THAT OUR THEATRE RARELY PUTS ON PLAYS THAT ARE SLIGHTLY OFF THE WALL, BUT IT IS STILL UNFAIR TO THE CAST, CREW AND COMPANY WHEN THE PUBLIC LEAVE.

I HAVE TO ADMIT THAT LIKE EVERYONE ELSE I HAVE WALKED OUT OF A SHOW BUT THAT WAS DUE TO PERSONAL REASONS AND HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE SHOW AT ALL.

WALKING OUT JUST BECAUSE YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND THE PLAY IS PLAIN RUDE. AND I KNOW WE ARE IN THIS FOR FUN. BUT ISN'T PART OF THE FUN GETTING THE AUDIENCES REACTION AT THE END? NOT IN THE INTERVAL.

KRIS

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