Obviously a lot of people like Crystal Gayle and would go to what you consider a "dump" to see her perform. It was good to see her name among The Sharon's first offerings. She's a lovely woman, talented performer, and certainly didn't deserve your pejorative "B-Country" label.

I certainly understand and would support a policy that prohibits re-entry during the program. It is very disturbing to have to stand or otherwise accommodate someone returning to their seat during something you have paid to see, not to mention the distraction it is to people in the rows behind. But patrons should be able to retake their seats between numbers or breaks and not be told they had to watch the remainder on a TV screen in the lobby.

I think this all started with the Million Dollar Quartet because there were no breaks in the performance at all.

Another reason why I wouldn't pay a lot of money to see B list performers at a beautiful new venue.

Even my dentist gives me bathroom breaks!

Some of you may know that I'm a musician and performer and that I play around The Villages. I played in bands for years and I never heard of anything like this. I've gone to see some of the greatest performers of our generation in person and never saw this rule.

I think that at some point some performers forget why they are there. It's for the people who have paid good money to came and watch and listen to them do what they do. This is at the request of the performers??? They don't want to be disturbed while they are doing their thing?? ARE YOU FREAKIN' KIDDING ME???????

The audience is there to judge you, not the other way around. What we do as performers we do for the people who have come to see us. We should want them to be as comfortable as possible. It is us who should be doing what may be uncomfortable in order not to disturb you.

I guess some people reach a certain degree of success at playing an instrument or singing or otherwise performing and somehow get the idea that they are better than or more important than the rest of us.

I can tell you that some of the greatest musicians that I have met in my life are not known outside of a small circle. I met people that can play guitar as well as Eric Clapton or sing better than Pavarotti yet most of us have never heard of them.
The ones who have become famous have gotten there, not only because they have talent, although that's a part of it. Like I said, there are millions of unknown people in the world with just as much and, sometimes, more talent who never become famous. The ones that become famous are there because of a blend of talent and pure luck. Being in the right place at the right time. Meeting the right person under the right circumstances. That's the reason many, if not most of them are where they are at.

They need to remember that and remember the reason that they are on that stage. The reason is that person in row 85 who has to take a leak real bad. Without that person, that performer is nothing.

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.

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.

Here's a thought...a few puddles left on seats may render this entire conversation moot!

I see this as once again Villagers being inconsiderate of others. My issues are most important. How about limiting your fluids prior to seeing the show. Use the bathroom just before the show begins if you are one that has to go frequently. Don't eat your largest meal before seeing a show. Think about how you are disturbing other people might have paid a considerable amount at The Sharon. It must be very distracting to the performer. Went to see the Temptations. Second row orchestra seats. Oh course you know what's coming. An older man in the middle gets up to leave. Everyone either stood up or he climbed over them. The people behind us were muttering, as we were. Then they let him back in and we did it all over again. You could see the performers could see this old folks circus going on in the second row. As for puddles on the seat, wear protective underwear if you need.

I can see you are a very serious person. Lighten up a little...the "puddle on the seats" post was intended to bring a bit of levity into the conversation.
chilout

Good one!:a20:

Just a life long RN always trying to find a solution to patient's issues.

I love a good sense of humor! Thanks!:wave:

So do I. Appreciate the humor.

IMO .... that is what the OBO is, a dump. Feel free to go there and form your own opinion

She was a mega star, big time A list'er in the 70's & 80's. However, she has not had an album on the charts in 2+ decades. So now, she is on the B team. That is just the way it works.