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Originally Posted by Mikeod
I think you are missing the point. I know the rumor is that the MDQ prohibited people leaving during the performance, but I doubt is was to prevent a distraction or problem for them. The rule, IMO, is in place to prevent a distraction for the same people you are advocating for, the paying public. There was no break in the action on stage, so having people come and go would be a problem for the spectators.
Where I have been seated for performances at The Sharon, it would be a great distraction to have someone get up and leave in the middle of a number or scene. And remember to double that because they would be returning as well. So, my enjoyment of the performance for which I have paid, is reduced. Now, I understand that sometimes people have no choice, and I would accommodate their leaving for those reasons. But I think it is reasonable to require them to wait for a break in the performance before returning to their seat. I do not agree with a requirement to have them watch the remainder of the show on a TV in the lobby.
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I think the problem arose, at least one time, when there was no break in the performance. If I were the performing arts center, I would not allow such a no-intermission clause in the contract. Not for senior citizens. If they won't schedule an intermission, I would move on to some other group that will.