the problem with curtain calls | thoughts on applause at the theatre, and whether we do it too much
Join my channel to gain access to exclusive content: / @mickeyjotheatre • OHMYGOD HEY! I recently shared some thoughts about a recent trend I had been noticing during curtain calls in the West End, and my comments proved polarising. By way of a fuller explanation, I'm sharing some expanded thoughts about applause at the theatre: when we do it, why we do it, and what my issue is. Share your thoughts about all things applause and curtain call in the comments! • 00:00 | introduction 03:22 | why do we applaud? 14:50 | the curtain call issue 24:44 | more thoughts... • SUBSCRIBE to My Channel: @MickeyJoTheatre #broadway #westend #theatre
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