Yeah, it drives me nuts. It's disrespectful of the performers/entertainers and for the other patrons who did show up on time.
When I've been house manager, I've usually flashed the lobby lights with an appropriate amount of time to let everyone take their seats, then hold back anyone from entering after the performance has started until the first suitable break (during applause, whatever). I've received some nasty looks on occasion but most folks understand.
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Date: 2006-01-13 05:46 pm (UTC)When I've been house manager, I've usually flashed the lobby lights with an appropriate amount of time to let everyone take their seats, then hold back anyone from entering after the performance has started until the first suitable break (during applause, whatever). I've received some nasty looks on occasion but most folks understand.