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Post by TallPaul on Jun 15, 2019 15:04:14 GMT
Surely nobody can peer round you, BurlyBeaR? I, on the other hand, am both tall and slender, and therefore much easier to see around. 🙂 |
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Post by ptwest on Jun 15, 2019 15:24:40 GMT
6' 6" and broad. Will bring a periscope next time to provide the person behind with a clear view of the bows.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 15, 2019 15:41:46 GMT
Perhaps we three could plan a trip together, Park ourselves in front of 🍌 🐵 who is is 4’6”? 🙂
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Post by TallPaul on Jun 15, 2019 15:47:53 GMT
Perhaps we three could plan a trip together, Park ourselves in front of 🍌 🐵 who is is 4’6”? 🙂 As long as I don't have to sit in the middle. I'd be even thinner by the finale! |
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Post by ptwest on Jun 15, 2019 15:53:28 GMT
Perhaps we three could plan a trip together, Park ourselves in front of 🍌 🐵 who is is 4’6”? 🙂 We'd need to agree a game plan though. Standing just at the end? Or mid performance? In which case, how much riffery is required? |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 15, 2019 20:29:57 GMT
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Post by theatreian on Jun 15, 2019 22:58:33 GMT
Gave a few ovations tonight sat the Woman to Woman concert in Birmingham. The brilliant concert featured Beverley Craven, Judie Tzuke and Julia Fordham. Incredible performances from 3 class acts.
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Jun 15, 2019 23:00:57 GMT
Gave a standing ovation at Fiddler earlier because the people in front did and I wanted to see the bows. Don't think I would've otherwise but I didn't mind too much since I still really enjoyed it, just didn't think it was enough for me to want to leap out of my seat.
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Post by missthelma on Jun 16, 2019 10:38:56 GMT
Perhaps we three could plan a trip together, Park ourselves in front of 🍌 🐵 who is is 4’6”? 🙂 We'd need to agree a game plan though. Standing just at the end? Or mid performance? In which case, how much riffery is required? Please can I have an invite too? I promise to dress like Taylor Mac at the Tony awards and fidget throughout to cause maximum disruption to those behind.
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Post by Tibidabo on Jun 16, 2019 10:44:16 GMT
Feeling very left out of this thread, seeing as no one would notice even if I did stand up.😫
As far as I'm concerned, if you're in front of me, even if you're sitting down YOU'RE IN MY BLODDY WAY!😠
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Post by hannechalk on Jun 16, 2019 10:56:33 GMT
If I have thoroughly enjoyed a show, I will give a standing ovation. If I haven't, I won't and I stay seated, even if everyone else is on their feet.
Casts generally enjoy standing ovations as an appreciation of the work they put in, and regularly tweet about them. If you find standing ovations rude, because you want to see a person bow, there is something wrong with you, in my humble opinion.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 16, 2019 11:01:06 GMT
I always wonder if it annoys cast members when audiences are clapping in time to the music instead of applauding their bows ‘freestyle’.
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Post by missthelma on Jun 16, 2019 11:11:06 GMT
Does anyone else have a refrain of Patti LuPone or Elaine Stritch going through their head?
'Everybody Rise, Riiiiiiiiiise, Rise'
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Post by TallPaul on Jun 16, 2019 12:12:30 GMT
I always wonder if it annoys cast members when audiences are clapping in time to the music instead of applauding their bows ‘freestyle’. Never mind the cast, it annoys me, and I'm far more important than they are. 🙂 There was a tendency for it to happen at 42nd Street when the chorus boys and girls were taking their bows. As a matter of principle, I always went 'freestyle', which is generally how I live my life! |
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Post by FrontrowverPaul on Jun 16, 2019 14:15:56 GMT
I always wonder if it annoys cast members when audiences are clapping in time to the music instead of applauding their bows ‘freestyle’. Never mind the cast, it annoys me, and I'm far more important than they are. 🙂 There was a tendency for it to happen at 42nd Street when the chorus boys and girls were taking their bows. As a matter of principle, I always went 'freestyle', which is generally how I live my life! Because I'm usually in the front row and 6' tall I only stand if I can see those behind and around me have done so too. I do agree about the applause. If it's in time with music, to me it isn't applauding the individual performers. I always try to clap extra hard if I feel somebody from the cast has particularly excelled |
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Post by paulbrownsey on Feb 22, 2020 16:33:31 GMT
That they were standing up--well, it's no different from a standing ovation. Both are inconsiderate and block the view of the people behind. Grossly selfish in both cases. |
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Post by intoanewlife on Feb 22, 2020 17:51:12 GMT
That they were standing up--well, it's no different from a standing ovation. Both are inconsiderate and block the view of the people behind. Grossly selfish in both cases. Only when you do a standing ovation the show is actually over...  |
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Post by 49thand8th on Feb 23, 2020 4:28:52 GMT
"Standing ovations are rude" is not quite the take I was expecting, but OK, you do you!
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Post by paulbrownsey on Feb 23, 2020 11:31:12 GMT
"Standing ovations are rude" is not quite the take I was expecting, but OK, you do you! They're rude towards the people behind you, because you force them to stand up if they want to see the finale/bows/whatever you're blocking them from seeing. |
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Post by paulbrownsey on Feb 23, 2020 11:33:52 GMT
That they were standing up--well, it's no different from a standing ovation. Both are inconsiderate and block the view of the people behind. Grossly selfish in both cases. Only when you do a standing ovation the show is actually over... . Actually, it's not. There are the bows, which you are blocking the people behind you from seeing, and there is often a finale/reprise, too. And there are plenty of people who leap to their feet doing a "Oh, look at me giving a standing ovation" performance after individual numbers. |
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Post by hannechalk on Feb 23, 2020 15:36:26 GMT
"Standing ovations are rude" is not quite the take I was expecting, but OK, you do you! They're rude towards the people behind you, because you force them to stand up if they want to see the finale/bows/whatever you're blocking them from seeing. I have yet to meet a performer who doesn't look or feel crestfallen when there is no standing ovation during the bows and finale. You are getting really tiresome trying to labour this point of staying seated during bows and finale. I have yet to see or meet anyone who agrees with you, either on or off the board. |
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Post by Jane Parfitt on Feb 23, 2020 15:56:11 GMT
I agree with paulbrownsey for what it's worth hannechalk. I am not always able to stand for health reasons so end up having to look at the backs/bottoms of people in front of me and have missed curtain calls, encores, speeches etc. It's true that sometimes people do sit back down again but not always. They're rude towards the people behind you, because you force them to stand up if they want to see the finale/bows/whatever you're blocking them from seeing. I have yet to meet a performer who doesn't look or feel crestfallen when there is no standing ovation during the bows and finale. You are getting really tiresome trying to labour this point of staying seated during bows and finale. I have yet to see or meet anyone who agrees with you, either on or off the board. |
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Post by intoanewlife on Feb 23, 2020 15:59:39 GMT
Only when you do a standing ovation the show is actually over... . Actually, it's not. There are the bows, which you are blocking the people behind you from seeing, and there is often a finale/reprise, too. And there are plenty of people who leap to their feet doing a "Oh, look at me giving a standing ovation" performance after individual numbers. Yes...they're bowing because the show is finished...over...finito x If there is a reprise of some kind usually everyone sits back down unless the production wants you to stay standing. I do not give them often, it's rare I see something I think is worthy. But if I do feel it is deserved you bet your ass I'm up out of that chair. Sure a few narcissists are doing it 'look at me' style. Some are just doing it because they feel they should/have to. But if I ever do it it's because the people on that stage deserve it and it has nothing to do with 'me' other than the fact I am thanking the people who have just entertained me. |
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Post by hannechalk on Feb 23, 2020 16:38:03 GMT
I agree with paulbrownsey for what it's worth hannechalk. I am not always able to stand for health reasons so end up having to look at the backs/bottoms of people in front of me and have missed curtain calls, encores, speeches etc. It's true that sometimes people do sit back down again but not always. I have yet to meet a performer who doesn't look or feel crestfallen when there is no standing ovation during the bows and finale. You are getting really tiresome trying to labour this point of staying seated during bows and finale. I have yet to see or meet anyone who agrees with you, either on or off the board. Still the point is that most performers will see a standing ovation as validation for a job well done. If people want to show that appreciation, it's great. It's a small token meaning the world to those on the stage. I've been to several shows where there was hardly anyone standing up at the end, 'Curtains' at the Liverpool Empire being the most recent one. I am not going into further discussion about this, as we will never agree on the subject. If you're worried about looking at bums, book first row circle or a box, if available. |
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Post by Jane Parfitt on Feb 23, 2020 16:52:41 GMT
And that is exactly the attitude that paulbrownsey is talking about. I agree with paulbrownsey for what it's worth hannechalk. I am not always able to stand for health reasons so end up having to look at the backs/bottoms of people in front of me and have missed curtain calls, encores, speeches etc. It's true that sometimes people do sit back down again but not always. Still the point is that most performers will see a standing ovation as validation for a job well done. If people want to show that appreciation, it's great. It's a small token meaning the world to those on the stage. I've been to several shows where there was hardly anyone standing up at the end, 'Curtains' at the Liverpool Empire being the most recent one. I am not going into further discussion about this, as we will never agree on the subject. If you're worried about looking at bums, book first row circle or a box, if available. |
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