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I guess I will never be pleased.
Nope, not until one of "us" becomes a theatre critic and writes a review that actually makes sense. That is an intelligent critique of the art form of improvisation.
Even if it is a good review, (meaning, they liked the show, not that it's well written), there is always something in there that shows their ignorance. They liked it because ONE GUY stood out and made them laugh. One liner after one liner. Something that inherently goes against what we're trying to accomplish; team-work and group mind.
Just...just....ARGH!
Why is it some random person from WORK can come see my show, and THEY get it....but the people that see theatre for a LIVING, they don't?
One suggestion:
Maybe they should always take a non-critic friend with them to shows, and then go out for coffee after and compare notes.
Nope, not until one of "us" becomes a theatre critic and writes a review that actually makes sense. That is an intelligent critique of the art form of improvisation.
Even if it is a good review, (meaning, they liked the show, not that it's well written), there is always something in there that shows their ignorance. They liked it because ONE GUY stood out and made them laugh. One liner after one liner. Something that inherently goes against what we're trying to accomplish; team-work and group mind.
Just...just....ARGH!
Why is it some random person from WORK can come see my show, and THEY get it....but the people that see theatre for a LIVING, they don't?
One suggestion:
Maybe they should always take a non-critic friend with them to shows, and then go out for coffee after and compare notes.