“Behind Closed Doors” at FringeNYC 2014 at Theatre 80 (Closes on Saturday August 23, 2014)
“Behind Closed Doors” at FringeNYC 2014 at Theatre 80 (Closes on Saturday August 23, 2014) Book by Peter Berube Music and Lyrics by Aaron Beaumont Directed by Peter Berube Reviewed by David Roberts and Joseph Verlezza Theatre Reviews Limited
There is a new musical being presented at Theatre 80 as part of the NY International Fringe Festival with the billing “Behind Closed Doors.” It is appropriate to explain what occurred behind closed doors at a recent performance. There to review the show, we took our seats promptly in the back row to avoid disturbing the performers or audience members while quickly scratching notes on our programs or notebooks. As the lights dimmed on a sold out performance, someone approached us and and asked if the empty seat next to us was taken; the response was “No,” so she proceeded to sit down apologetically mumbling that she was somebody involved with the production and had to text during the performance. That she did incessantly, until mid act decided to leave the theatre, only to arrive back a few minutes later to stand next to the patron sitting next to me, who in five minutes decided to leave (reason unknown) and then she returned to her seat only to continue to text. Then two patrons climbed over their seats in the back row and exited the theatre and returned a few minutes later to climb back into their seats - this despite the strict “No Reentry” warning. Then the first act ended, the house lights came up and we left. There really was no point in staying, since we missed most of the content of the first act from the distractions, and what we did see seemed like bad burlesque and a “Cabaret” wannabe. This behavior is unacceptable from any patron nonetheless a company member. We are not too familiar with theater etiquette in L.A., but this is certainly frowned upon in a New York theater. Hopefully this critique will improve behavior for the remaining performances so audience members can focus on what is happening on the stage.
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
“Behind Closed Doors” is presented by Traveling Muse Productions in Association with The Present Company (Elena K Holy, Producing Artistic Director). Directed by Peter Berube.
For performance schedule, ticketing information and more information about the presenting company, please visit www.FringeNYC.org. For mobile ticketing, please visit www.FringeonTheFly.com. The running time is 2 hours and 20 minutes with one intermission.
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