I was at a major theatre opening here, last night. It was outdoors, and the theatre was full. There weren’t any particular precautions in place. I wasn’t wearing a mask in my seat. I felt fine about that. At intermission, however, I stayed in my seat, and people around me started discussing the show, in one case, loudly and emphatically and facing in my direction. I suddenly didn’t feel so safe and put on my mask. I took it off again for Act 2. I don’t see any of my behavior as being particularly irrational, but I don’t know how safe it was, really. I’m not trying to justify my behavior or advocate for similar behavior by theatre audiences, but it’s interesting to me to reflect, the morning after, on it and consider what felt safe and what didn’t.
Bill, in San Diego |
