Encore!
Mon, 24 June 2002, 02:48 pmBabar's Sister11 posts in thread
Encore!
Mon, 24 June 2002, 02:48 pmThis has been argued countless times before but sod it, I'm still asking.
Who decides whether or not to have a "Curtain Call" or "Encore" as some would say?
I've had countless answers such as :
-->The conductor (usually also the MD) decides
-->The Stage Manager decides
-->The guy/gal pulling the curtains back and forth decides
-->The cast decide
: these decisions, of course, are based on how rowdy/quiet the audience has/have been.
Any more answers or arguments against the 'choices' mentioned? I can't make up my mind....
Clarity
Tue, 25 June 2002, 10:43 pmWhoops!
Sorry for not making myself too clear Alan! =) You were right though - I was talking about 'extended' curtain calls.
As a theatre 'goer' (no puns please Jarrod...), I always expect the first curtain call, and if I enjoyed the show, I then proceed to act like an imbecile and shout "Encore!". I should've made myself a bit more clear!
I've always believed that extended curtain calls should be decided by the audience reaction -- just curious as to who decides on the audience's reaction!
There! A bit more clarity and a bit more space wasted!
Great to hear the input...although El's experience with people deciding on an encore BEFORE the show was far too shuddering to dwell on....eugh.
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