Anyone who reads my blog on a regular basis knows just how much I love the theatre. I’m especially excited this year, because I have season subscriptions to both Clarence Brown Theatre and Oak Ridge Playhouse.
I have two plays coming up this month – Honky Tonk Angels and A Few Good Men. I can’t wait!
It’s a shame that there aren’t more theatre fans out there. For the most part, the younger generations prefer to veg out on the couch while watching episodes of My Name is Earl. I’m all for a good television show every now and then, but theatre is truly a beautiful art form that should be enjoyed by all. There is just something about a live performance that stirs up emotion like no television show can. When I’m at the theatre, I laugh. I cry. I am temporarily transported to a fantasy world where anything is possible, and for two or three hours, I experience true joy.
August 1st, 2007 at 9:58 pm
theater is wonderful…it just takes once for someone to get hooked!
August 1st, 2007 at 10:53 pm
Go theatre…go theatre….go – go – go theatre….
August 1st, 2007 at 11:14 pm
Melissa – How right you are!
Barry – When did you become a cheerleader?
August 2nd, 2007 at 1:37 am
Well, it’s always been a secret ambition of mine…
August 2nd, 2007 at 9:08 am
When theatre is done well, or even mediocre, its great. Unfortunately, alot of the community theatre troups are kind of week.
If someone’s first exposure to theatre is a poor performance that would have to have a long term impact on their oppinion.
With extra large screen TVs, suround sound and DVD/BlueRay fewer people are going to the movies and a night at the theatre requires much more effort.
However, I believe there is something special about a live performance that will always keep going to the theatre when it is done well.
Sorry for the article length comment.
August 2nd, 2007 at 2:40 pm
You are so right! I wish I could join ya on both…. It sounds like a real fun time to be had.
Peace!
August 2nd, 2007 at 3:06 pm
Amen girly! I wish I had more opportunity to go the theater. I am an especially big fan of musicals… Unfortunately almosthubby is not a big fan so it’s been years since I have gone. I dragged him one time to see RENT (which I have seen 4 times btw) thinking it would be something even he would like and understand…(live band right on stage… very awesome) ….won’t be happening again I’ll tell you THAT…what a disaster… lol.
Anyway… good for you and see a couple for me please
August 2nd, 2007 at 5:45 pm
Mum is with Melissa, once and you’re hooked. Mum’s favorite though is the symphony and ballet. It makes her heart sing.
August 2nd, 2007 at 7:51 pm
Hey girl, hope things are well in your world!
August 3rd, 2007 at 9:21 am
You need to schedule a visit to New York and sample some of the theater here! And I don’t mean taking in a performance of “The Lion King” or “Phantom,” which are the sugary sweets of Broadway, offered to the tourist trade to keep Broadway solvent. Go to off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway to see the good stuff. That’s where you’ll see the best writing and acting, at prices most mortals can afford.
August 3rd, 2007 at 6:04 pm
Barry – I knew it! That explains the costumes…
AdTracker – How right you are! Thanks for stopping by!
Judy – If you’re ever in Knoxville, you’re welcome to join me at the theatre!
Miz – Sorry to hear that Almost Hubby isn’t a big fan of the theatre! I’ll definitely see a musical or two for you!
Johann – Your Mum gets cooler by the day!
Rachel – Great to see you again! Thanks for stopping by! I’ll go check in with ya on your blog.
Brian – Sounds like a fun time! I will definitely have to do that. I’ve been to New York a few times, but I’ve never had the chance to check out the theatre there!
August 4th, 2007 at 8:33 pm
I love theater and they do have a few where I live. I really would like to act because I know someone who does it. I don’t sing though (at least not in front of people LOL) and it does seem that it’s almost a requirement. I’m going to take a class next month and we’ll see:)