Going to See a Show (A guide to not being a tool)

Our current college production began tonight. It again brings out the worst in some of our audiences. Here are a few tips for people attending a performance.

1. Please arrive on time. Also, I would like you notice that the main doors to the theater are not revolving ones.

2. Cell phone use is not acceptable. Just because it doesn't ring, doesn't mean you being lit up like a Christmas tree isn't distracting. Also, if you don't check your messages you will not get whatever devastating news involves you leaving in tears over what is inevitably not important for you to live your life.

3. If you are a teacher/professor: Do not tell students to go to a show if you know they will leave 30 minutes into the show. At least have them stay in their seat until intermission. Letting them leave at the end of your class period is not teaching them "appreciation."

4. If you are a student with a teacher/professor who doesn't tell you about #3: STAY IN YOUR DAMN SEAT!!!!

5. If you are an interpreter: Do not show up two minutes before the house opens and request a script, two chairs, and a light. This information is better given to the staff prior to your arrival. Let's say at least a day or two before would be great!!

I know these things are rude to mention because you, and your desires, are far more important than anything else in the world, but the actors, technicians, designers, directors, etc., feel differently. Be considerate of others, and more importantly the people who have worked for weeks to put on a good show, because you annoy us to no end.

If you can't follow these rules, and any other common sense that applies, then stay home! I don't want you there. I would rather you do whatever it is you do somewhere else.

Note: Yes, all these things happened in one evening, but they are not uncommon occurrences.

I'm Back!

Unfortunately, I had some trouble signing in for a while. I tried to get my account back online and failed many times. I have finally succeeded!!

I will try and post more religiously now that I took my hiatus.

I am currently working on the MVCC Theater Program musical 'The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd.' The light plot has come along nicely, and as we approach opening night, I feel confident it will look great. The set is basic, but very useful, and lends itself to some great looks. Here's to a good show!!

I hope you will all come see it October 14-16, 2010 at 8pm.