Submitted by Stephen Llewellyn (not verified) on Wed, 04/23/2008 - 17:10.
Thank you for your comments, Doug. I'm sure Richard Zeller will be delighted that you and he are of the same view.
With regard to the 'commercials' I have no objection to sponsors being thanked. They expect to be thanked - and usually publicly. That's one of the reasons you print programmes. You are never going to persuade me that it is ever 'necessary' to come out before or during a performance to wheedle a tepid round of applause out of an audience.
As to not standing when others do; yes, you can 'fight City Hall'. Just make a practise of remaining in your seat. If someone should ask you why you are not on your feet be honest and say "I save that for very special occasions" and leave it at that.
That having been said I very much look forward to your group's next performance.
Thank you for your comments,
Thank you for your comments, Doug. I'm sure Richard Zeller will be delighted that you and he are of the same view.
With regard to the 'commercials' I have no objection to sponsors being thanked. They expect to be thanked - and usually publicly. That's one of the reasons you print programmes. You are never going to persuade me that it is ever 'necessary' to come out before or during a performance to wheedle a tepid round of applause out of an audience.
As to not standing when others do; yes, you can 'fight City Hall'. Just make a practise of remaining in your seat. If someone should ask you why you are not on your feet be honest and say "I save that for very special occasions" and leave it at that.
That having been said I very much look forward to your group's next performance.