Given each performance had only 15 audience members, and most scenes were played in front of groupings of 4, 2 and in many cases just 1, it was an incredibly unique and intimate experience. To have an actor performing just for you felt very decadent. I hate audience participation but when it's just you and an actor, I was not self conscious the way I would be if it was in front of other audience members. I loved it so much I went again taking a friend, and the way the play is structured, you get a different combination of experiences each time.
With the small audience size and terrific word of mouth, the show never had to advertise or discount; a few years ago tickets were in the $100 range and I would expect it was even higher by the time it closed. I think the show was such a huge cash cow for Third Rail that they have to consider bringing it back, especially if they can get a break on rent. I'm a little surprised the production has not been franchised out to some of the bigger, theatre cities like Chicago or London. |
