Comments | kehlen: LJ Idol - DW - 7: Steadfast (~850 words)

kehlen

LJ Idol - DW - 7: Steadfast (~850 words)

Nov 30, 2018 02:29

I don't know why, but my mother always purchases tickets for concerts and plays no closer to the stage than the dress circle, even when money is not an obstacle.

As a child, I did not question it, because I was not a fan of either. But as I slowly grew to like seeing good actors on stage and going to classical concerts, I discovered the stalls.

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Comments 22

kehlen November 29 2018, 23:37:42 UTC

ConCrit is welcome.

majesticzaichik November 30 2018, 01:42:49 UTC

I don't think you sound privileged at all. Not sure if I agree though, that the first few rows give you a much better experience. To me, no matter where I sit, I don't think it's that much of a difference. But I guess I may not be observative enough to catch those nuances like you do.

kehlen December 12 2018, 20:30:37 UTC

Are we talking about concerts or plays here? :) I still would sit further back on concerts, but still now I know what I'm missing.

I guess I just love people, and enjoy seeing them at their-at least-good and professional, if not best.

majesticzaichik December 12 2018, 21:21:26 UTC

Maybe both, though the only plays I tend to see are local performances where there is no assigned seating. I see more musicals then plays and when I saw Wicked, we were in the waaay back and I don't think it detracted much from my experience.

tonithegreat November 30 2018, 01:50:15 UTC

I like this gentle tale for a topic that could have gone so many directions. It makes me wish I knew more about classical music. Our orchestra does a fun Halloween concert that I attend each yeat and each year I vow to go to more concerts and then don’t manage it.

kehlen December 12 2018, 20:33:27 UTC

Can you get seasonal tickets? That is what we do: they are both noticeably (at least twice, I think) cheaper per concert, and encourage you to come, because you already have them.

one_raido November 30 2018, 17:41:07 UTC

I can understand this, especially with a play, but I'd rather go and sit back than not go at all.

kehlen December 12 2018, 20:34:46 UTC

It is a choice I can also understand, even if I choose differently.

eternal_ot December 1 2018, 12:45:58 UTC

I have seen plays and couldn't agree more with you. The closer you are the better the experience. I am yet to attend a concert and would love to do it some time soon :) I enjoyed reading about it and thanks for sharing your insights.

kehlen December 12 2018, 20:38:45 UTC

One bit of advice: a few theatres offer seating on the actual stage, with actors reaaally close. If you buy such tickets, choose the second row, coz in the first, you will have to mind your feet - cannot stretch them out for fear of tripping someone up - and sit very still, - I did. *giggles*

I am glad you liked this story.