Live Performance Report: Theatre Going Experience
On February 13th, my fiancé and I decided to attend an improv evening at Granville Island Improv Centre. This was the first live performance that I have formally attended. Here is my live performance review of Vancouver TheatreSports League’s Love Matches (2018).
Theatre Going Experience
Before attending the show, I had already made so many assumptions of the theatre going experience even though I have never been. I found that I was pleasantly surprised with the overall experience. When arriving at the venue, it was a small and tucked away amongst the large building on Granville Island. I have been to the Granville Island market many times, but have never noticed this building which arguably welcomes citizens onto the island. When walking in the front door, it was obvious that the energy was different. Everyone was talking and the staff were very welcoming. There was a young man in a wheelchair that had some sort …show more content…
Many of the attendees were seasoned veterans and were quick to introduce themselves to us. We found the community to be very easygoing and welcoming as they involved us in what was happening and educated us on the schedule of the evening. That being said, I never felt like I was an outsider. Although I was engaging in a different culture, I found myself feeling at home due the outgoing members within the existing community.
Within the performance, there were several things that caught me off-guard. In particular, the size and setup of the theatre. It was small and intimate, but the setup of the stage seemed slightly unprofessional and beat up. However, as soon as the evening started, it was obvious that improv was more low-key and social which matched the setting of the stage and seating. Next, I was overwhelmed by the noise level of the music. Music was used to hype up the crowd and transition between activities. It was obnoxiously loud, but it helped to maintain the interest of the audience.
Audience
Theatre Going Experience
Before attending the show, I had already made so many assumptions of the theatre going experience even though I have never been. I found that I was pleasantly surprised with the overall experience. When arriving at the venue, it was a small and tucked away amongst the large building on Granville Island. I have been to the Granville Island market many times, but have never noticed this building which arguably welcomes citizens onto the island. When walking in the front door, it was obvious that the energy was different. Everyone was talking and the staff were very welcoming. There was a young man in a wheelchair that had some sort …show more content…
Many of the attendees were seasoned veterans and were quick to introduce themselves to us. We found the community to be very easygoing and welcoming as they involved us in what was happening and educated us on the schedule of the evening. That being said, I never felt like I was an outsider. Although I was engaging in a different culture, I found myself feeling at home due the outgoing members within the existing community.
Within the performance, there were several things that caught me off-guard. In particular, the size and setup of the theatre. It was small and intimate, but the setup of the stage seemed slightly unprofessional and beat up. However, as soon as the evening started, it was obvious that improv was more low-key and social which matched the setting of the stage and seating. Next, I was overwhelmed by the noise level of the music. Music was used to hype up the crowd and transition between activities. It was obnoxiously loud, but it helped to maintain the interest of the audience.
Audience