The Play's the Thing: Theater Thread

[Kepler]

Third time through The Tempest and I still hate it. Sorry, Bill.

 

[MichVandal]

Over the past few weeks, we've seen Rent at a local theater and Chicago at a local HS.

No review of either, since they have been out for so long- heck, Chicago even predates the internet.

But just a suggestion to go see regional theater and even try to see some HS shows. And if you are in a university town, most do one or two shows every year. Some can be pretty bad (we saw a pretty poor show of We Will Rock You once), but most are really good and fun to see.

 

[Kepler]

Regional theater can be excellent or terrible. All comes down to the director, who is typically hired from out of town. If it's a permanent one it is going to suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck.

 

[Russell Jaslow]

But just a suggestion to go see regional theater and even try to see some HS shows. And if you are in a university town, most do one or two shows every year. Some can be pretty bad (we saw a pretty poor show of We Will Rock You once), but most are really good and fun to see.

We always enjoy doing this. However, admittedly, we haven't gone back to it since the Pandemic. No reason. Just laziness.

 

[Kepler]

We always enjoy doing this. However, admittedly, we haven't gone back to it since the Pandemic. No reason. Just laziness.

You should try. Live theater is in serious trouble. Particularly if your regional rep or university puts on real theater (Greeks, Shakes, Ibsen, etc) they are worth supporting with tickets, donations, and volunteer work.

It's also a good way to meet the most intelligent and interesting people in your local area.