Chromolume, first let me say that I completely agree with you that a bit of conversation is much more meaningful (to me) than an autograph or even a photo - it's the human connection, as you said. However, I can't get into everyone else's mind, and if an autograph is what they're looking for, so be it.
I think what the original poster is trying to say is the same thing my grandfather, who supported a family during the Great Depression, taught me - if you're going to do a job, do it well. For some people, that ends with the performance. But for others, that continues at stage door, and I tend to agree. I've seen performers such as James Earl Jones, Christopher Walken and Laura Benanti come out, smile, wave and get into their car, which is great - they just gave their all in a performance, which is all we should want. But at the same time, if a performer does go through the line - do it well. If not, then don't do it at all.
And for the record, lots of people probably worked hard all day, week, even month with today's prices, to afford a ticket.
Lastly, to combine threads, I really don't like standing ovations at all - not even at the end of a show - but if standing up an cheering makes someone else happy, why should I want to inhibit their joy? |
