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| re: Angry mom blasts Ben Platt for not stage-dooring at 'Evan Hansen'; Tony winner explains exactly why | |
| Posted by: Chromolume 05:52 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
| In reply to: Angry mom blasts Ben Platt for not stage-dooring at 'Evan Hansen'; Tony winner explains exactly why - WaymanWong 02:18 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
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| Amazing. It used to be that most people were just happy to get a decent seat to the show itself, and that the performance was professional and entertaining and memorable. Then people weren't really happy unless the stars were in the show 24/7. Especially if they got tickets 6 months prior and didn't know that the star clearly planned on getting sick that particular night. Then people weren't really happy unless they were part of a standing O at the end. Because it clearly wasn't a good show if not everyone stands up. Then people weren't happy unless they could have a 5-course meal in their seats during the show. Let alone wrapped candy and drinks with ice. Then people weren't happy unless they could be texting, tweeting, and playing on their phones during the show. Now people aren't happy unless the stars stick around at the stage door, just for them. Without advance warning. In some ways, going to the theatre has really become an awful experience. ;-) |
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| re: Angry mom blasts Ben Platt for not stage-dooring at 'Evan Hansen'; Tony winner explains exactly why | |
| Posted by: knud17 06:38 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Angry mom blasts Ben Platt for not stage-dooring at 'Evan Hansen'; Tony winner explains exactly why - Chromolume 05:52 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
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| Her tweet is so opposite of what I just told my students to expect. We just (today) came back from a 5 show 4 day weekend in New York. A group of 25 theatre enthusiasts that have never been to NYC other than my wife and I. We told them of our experiences at the stage doors of theatres. How it was always a something special if anybody (recognizable or not) came out and spent time with us. In the four shows that everybody went to (even the Saturday Matinee where I expected almost nobody), they had appreciative, friendly, and interested cast members come out--but what made it special is that they didn't really expect it. After every show, I said tomorrow might not be the same....and almost every time it was even better. I don't understand why anybody would think they are owed time with these performers who have just put their heart on stage, and even more lash out at them on social media. Attend the show you paid for, enjoying the show, and meeting the cast is completely a bonus. Aaron |
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| re: Angry mom blasts Ben Platt for not stage-dooring at 'Evan Hansen'; Tony winner explains exactly why | |
| Posted by: ryhog 05:58 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Angry mom blasts Ben Platt for not stage-dooring at 'Evan Hansen'; Tony winner explains exactly why - Chromolume 05:52 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
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| "In some ways, going to the theatre has really become an awful experience. ;-)" and yet, it's still the most amazing experience there is (except things like the birth of a child or climbing Mount Everest). and yes I didn't miss your smiley face. |
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| re: Angry mom blasts Ben Platt for not stage-dooring at 'Evan Hansen'; Tony winner explains exactly why | |
| Posted by: Chromolume 06:43 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
| In reply to: re: Angry mom blasts Ben Platt for not stage-dooring at 'Evan Hansen'; Tony winner explains exactly why - ryhog 05:58 pm EDT 07/03/17 | |
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| Oh, believe me, I agree with you 100%. ;-) | |
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