Comments on: Why I Don’t Go to Many Live Events

By: Gail

Gail — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:00:53 +0000

I stopped going to live performances years ago and it had nothing to do with cost but with the fact I can’t have my feet down that long as they swell up and all my mind registers is discomfort for at least half the show. I haven’t even been to a movie in over 9 years. We just saw an ad on TV last night that hubby was drooling over but he knew we couldn’t go, so it is wishful thinking on our part.

By: san

san — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:22:44 +0000

My husband and I are both in professional theatre – he as an actor and I as a house manager. Many venues use volunteer ushers for their house staff. Start by volunteering for community theatre productions (once you seat people, you get to sit down and watch the show for free!). As you gain experience, volunteer for the larger venues in your area where the local symphony or traveling shows play. House managers are always looking for sharp dependable positive volunteers, and you just might get to see some great entertainment.

By: WhiteEyebrows

WhiteEyebrows — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 13:47:08 +0000

I will also throw in that the experience is often better at a minor league game, community theatre, etc because you are going to get a more intimate experience. They make theaters and stadiums (think Cowboys stadium) as large as possible so they can pack in as many people as possible and maximize the take for any popular event – but there is nothing quite like a small, intimate experience where you can actually see the athlete or artist without binoculars or EVEN microphones!