I went to a musical last night and was shocked and amazed at how rude people still are at the theater.If you have someone going to the theater with you who does not want to be there, don't make them go. They will kick the seat in front of them (my seat) through the whole show because they won't sit still. It doesn't matter how old they are (this kid was about 17 or 18). And if your kid or someone in your group is kicking someone's chair, MAKE THEM STOP, before someone else makes them stop (and it won't be pleasant).
If you are sitting in the front row at a theater in the round, don't make fun of the show. Don't cover your face with your program when the actors are near you. It's rude to the actors and the other audience memebers that you're pulling focus and mocking them. This is to the three ladies at "Curtains" last night on the front row, north east section (yes I will name names - if I knew their names). Two of them were wearing red jackets and one was in a gray jacket. I was getting embarressed for them at how they were acting.
I know that a lot of people think it's more important to get people in the seats and sell tickets then the politeness of the audience, but why can't we have both. I do hope that if the ushers notice this behavior that they say something to the patrons. Or if the actors notice a rude patron, that they inform the stage manager or someone and they talk to the patron or remove them from the theater. No one deserves to be treated badly, especially when they have worked really hard for your enjoyment.
Stepping off of soap box now.
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Since you have stepped off the soap box may I step on for a minute?
Also 17 year old kid who does not want to be at the play but your mom made you come, please do not hit your cheeks like they are a musical instrument for 2 minutes. Know what? It makes noise. Yes you might think the two ladies in front of you that keep turning around and looking at you are the rude ones, but in fact when other patrons turn and look directly at you, you have just done something wrong.
I pose a question: How many people when these thing happen to you say something about it? Do you talk direct to the other patron, or do you bring it up with an usher?
Since we are on the subject of rude patrons of the arts: Hey two ladies in the movie with assigned seating that are in the seats we bought... move! Get out of my assigned seat and move your butt somewhere else!! Where should you go? I don't know, what does your ticket say? There is a reason we buy assigned seats, we want to sit there. No we will not help you find your seats, the movie has started. Get out of ours and find your own!
I step off now, next!
oh how i love you two!! i wish i had something to say but i think you have covered it. i wasn't with you, but i know what you're talking about! i miss you both and i feel we should see each other soon. i'm seeing "Curatins" next weekend and i'm so excited!
Well, since the soap box is free:
I AM one of those people who will tell rude patrons they are being rude. And you know what? Some have actually acted like I was the one with the problem and then made fun of me. Really? Are you so clueless you think I'm the only person who noticed what you are doing? Really? You think you're going to talk through the first 10 minutes of Wicked? Hah! You have met your match, rude patron!
Hey! Rude person! I don't care if you like me! Just stop kicking my seat/talking/checking your cell phone and let me enjoy the show I paid to see! I don't care if I paid $1 or $100, if you aren't on stage or the movie screen, do NOT draw attention to yourself.
*steps off soap box*
I have tickets for Curtains tonight. I have my fingers crossed that I won't be the only one on my best behavior...
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