Dear theater-goers:
A new decade is upon us, and here’s hoping it’s an improvement over the last 10 years and we see a new era of prosperity, peace and artistic enlightenment. As far as Plays-in-the-Park is concerned, we have instituted a new box office policy that we feel will be easier, more accessible and less confusing than in the past. Please see our BOX OFFICE POLICY link for details. Those holding Rain Check Stubs from 2009 will be especially pleased as we have made it much easier for those tickets to be exchanged.
As far as our season goes, we open with the quintessential politically-inspiring classic 1776, which tells the dramatic and nail-biting story of how the Declaration of Independence came to pass (and be passed) in wonderful song and dance. I personally found the show to be a wonderful lesson in the roots of democracy and recommend it to all members of the family. Next up is THE WEDDING SINGER, the hilarious new musical based on the Adam Sandler movie. Even if you never sported a mullet, or had a wedding band play at your nuptials, you’ll enjoy this rollicking tribute to New Jersey! And we close the season with the biggest family phenomenon since Mark Poppins and the Wizard of Oz – HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL. Plan now to attend all three shows – a wonderful mixture of something old, something new, something borrowed, and well, something blue. |
Gary Cohen |
“EXIT STAGE LEFT BUT ONLY AFTER THE CHEERING”
My wife and I have been attending Plays-in-the-Park, at Roosevelt Park, for over 20 years. In all those years we have never been disappointed. From the directors to the music to the security, the events are put on with class. What is not put on with class is the actions and the lack of respect shown by some of the people in attendance.
Many hours of rehearsals go into the performances. And one of the few moments the performers look forward to is stolen by some of the audience who feel they have to be the first out of the theatre. And they walk directly in front of the performers as they take their final bows.
If these few feel it’s important to be the first to their cars maybe they should sneak
out a side exit; management maybe should make the announcement. Anyone who has attended the plays knows the great job the park rangers and police do with traffic.
I write this in the hope that some of these fast-exit patrons may slow down and show a little respect to the performers.
Sam Hannagan
Franklin Park |
