Laurel Little Theatre... NOT kid friendly!!!!

[jojobeans1120]

My husband and myself went to the Laurel Little Theatre today(Sunday) to see his son in a production of 42nd Street directed by Wess Hughes. After arriving, we took seats in the rear so that in the event our 18 month old became noisey or disruptive we could leave quietly. As things got started we were approached by a guy with a flashlight who told us that we needed to be quiet b/c the director was sitting behind us and couldn't hear. We had no idea why he directed it at us b/c we all 3 were watching. Our daughter was eating and dancing to the music and suprisingly was very content and hadn't made a sound.In total shock, my husband said, "OK". A minute or so went by and some chubby guy in a muscle shirt, who we later found out was the director, came out leaned toward us and in a very rude and demanding tone said, "SHHH". We were not the only ones with small children. There were a lot of young children there that WERE making noise at the time but ours was not. I was completely shocked at his behavior as was my husband. After leaving, we called and demanded that they give the check back to us. The lady insisted they would simply tear it up but I insisted they mail it to me instead. I plan to call tomorrow and inquire futher about his behavior. I would simply suggest that if anyone.... if you plan to go, do not take young children. He was completely rude and very inappropriately dressed and I was completely amazed at his behavior and arrogance.:mad:

[ACEsmom]

How rude! I have a 2 yr old and know how hard it is to keep her quiet. I'd have to make sure the guy knew we weren't the ones making the noise. I'd probably also tell him that he needed to sit closer if he wanted to hear. I'm not normally a rude person, but if I was trying to see my son perform and someone acted that way towards me...

Never been to the Laurel Little Theatre. Hopefully you just had a bad encounter.

[SoMissTV]

Wes Hughes is the "celebrity director" from San Francisco. He comes in once a year to do his homecoming thing. I don't care for him or the product he produces. The running gag is that he has a tendancy to cast himself as the lead role, as evidenced by his portrayal as Hook in HCLO's production of "Peter Pan" a few years ago. I wouldn't let this guy bother you... he'll be going back to California soon. You have just as much right as he to be there, and he can't tell you to leave, as he is not a board member or usher for LLT.

[SoMissTV]

One more thing: in professional theatres, the director's role with the show is finished at opening night. No changes should be made to the blocking after the show opens, so I don't know why it was important for him to be there anyway.

Hack.

[jojobeans1120]

Well, I'm not sure what crawled up his @$$ but he was extremely rude!!! We will NOT be back. As I stated earlier, you would think with all of the BAD rumors that have circled about things going on there behind the scenes and after the shows, that he would not be so willing to "run off" patrons.... Everyone that I've spoken to this afternoon has basically said the same thing as you. Had we not had our daughter with us and in my husband's arms I'm sure there would have been a different ending to the story....lol

[Derrick B]

I tell you one thing my son was in the performance and If I have anything to do with it he wont be in another one. I here that it is a homosexual breeding ground and a few parents have seen sexual acts being performed, one of which was interrupted and witnessed by a 5 year old. No child should be subjected to such a sight. A childs innocence is all that they have. I have no problem with what people do behind closed doors, however, in public and especially when children are around, it is another story.

[ladybelle]

I have a child involved in LLT. Can you please give me some info on the homosexual activity? I want my child involved in the arts, but NOTHING more!!

[jojobeans1120]

Ladybelle, I sent you a private message. I hope you don't mind.

[ROBCOM]

I'm a parent and I like kids as much as the next person...but honestly...when I go to a theatre or a movie and there's a bunch of kids that are pre-4 yr. old...c'mon use some sense...leave'm at home or with a sitter or something. It's just a matter of time before they get restless and need to move around...it just the way children are...and I'm usually stuck right in front of or right beside these little "angels" and can't enjoy the show because they're kicking the back of my seat or talking or squallng. Then it's all the "Shhhhh's" and the "Sitdown's" and it's just a real distraction for a lot of us that do want to enjoy the show without all the extra drama.

[SoMissTV]

I have no problem with the child until he/she starts crying or talking or kicking or exhibits other behavior which is distracting. At this point, I expect the child (and guardian) to leave the theatre quickly and quietly.

[ladybelle]

jojobeans, I have sent you a private message. Thank You.

[ROBCOM]

For all you nags that sent me those private "PUNCHES"...maybe the old saying "The fruit doesn't fall too far from the tree"...if you want to ridicule my response...do it openly here in the forum...don't send me a "private punch"...what I said is true...this is an open forum. You know when a show is coming up well enough in advance to plan for a sitter so don't hold the rest of the audience hostage because you don't have enough sense to schedule a baby sitter to keep your infant child that doesn't even know what is going on. If it's a "Kiddy Show"...fine....but if it's an adult show...all I'm saying is...find a sitter.

[58ford]

I know kids can get out of line, but responsible parents take care of this.
I thought a director was an entertainer, and as such his job was to strive to bring pleasure to others.
His own entertainment should be secondary, he should get his gratification from the reaction of his patron AFTER the enjoyed the show & to ensure their enjoyment of the show.

[jojobeans1120]

It's fine for you to have your own opinion as it is for us too. This was a matinee... which is generally held in the afternoon so that children can attend. There were plenty of other children present as well as in the production its self. I don't think it quite fair of you to think that because some of us have smaller children (well behaved or not) should be excluded from thing especially when it involves our older children. Our entire reason for sitting near the exit was so that in the event she became noisey we could exit quietly without futher disruption. Our argument is that she wasn't making any noise. She was eating popcorn, drinking from her sippy cup, and dancing along to the music. We were having as much fun watching her as we were the production. I hope you never have to experience the same as us nor do I wish upon you the experience of hearing one of your children asking, "why weren't you there?"

[Derrick B]

And furthermore I can Punch any Damn person I want to in here so :mad: lol.. Opinions are like well you know the rest and we do get babysitters for some events but 30 or 40 bucks a pop gets expensive and we dont have the money to pay for one and shouldnt have to pay for one for every event. Would the pastor of a church shush a baby? No we would walk out to the back of the church and calm the baby down. This fairy needs to spread his wings and fly back to San Fran cause if I see him again I might go up and shhhhhhhh him...:mad:

[58ford]

My church has a nursery.
Perhaps a nursery would be a good idea for theatres, & other event sites.
It might bring in enough extra business to be worth the expense.

BTW fairy???

[jojobeans1120]

I don't think that post was directed at you, 58Ford.:smt056
As for the fairy part, it was specifically directed at Wess Hughes himself....lol

[ROBCOM]

<<<The following is a "Private Punch" by Derrick B>> to ROBCOM

The Personal Punch: "You can't pay for sitter everytime you go somewhere. It was a matinee showing also which is for a family-like atmosphere. If you have children that mind why not allow them some culture? Oh yea cause u say so...LMAO"

My Reply:

The point being...that you don't go to LLT every day so it was 'sort of a special occasion'...but with that kind of language maybe you should try church a little more often. I hope your kids don't know what that acronym stands for or reads your posts...you see Derrick, I was simply trying to make a point that since it was in the middle of the day as you so politely pointed out...and you had such an advanced notice of the showing...that unless you live under a bridge, that perhaps you could have found someone to have kept your kid during this adult-themed play. It just sounds to me like you've got a great big chip on your shoulder and your looking for someone to push at it...and for people to rally for your lame cause...and your using the LLT as a slap-around. You sound like a bully. If you're so apt to offer your kids culture, take them to the Lauren Rodgers Museum...or to the H'burg Zoo...kids love that sort of thing and they really do understand that and they don't have to sit still. Finally, all the silly "Personal Punches" that you send to me will be posted here for eveyone to see...so folks...stay tuned...I ain't got nut'n to hide.

[jojobeans1120]

<<<The following is a "Private Punch" by Derrick B>> to ROBCOM

The Personal Punch: "You can't pay for sitter everytime you go somewhere. It was a matinee showing also which is for a family-like atmosphere. If you have children that mind why not allow them some culture? Oh yea cause u say so...LMAO"

My Reply:

The point being...that you don't go to LLT every day so it was 'sort of a special occasion'...but with that kind of language maybe you should try church a little more often. I hope your kids don't know what that acronym stands for or reads your posts...you see Derrick, I was simply trying to make a point that since it was in the middle of the day as you so politely pointed out...and you had such an advanced notice of the showing...that unless you live under a bridge, that perhaps you could have found someone to have kept your kid during this adult-themed play. It just sounds to me like you've got a great big chip on your shoulder and your looking for someone to push at it...and for people to rally for your lame cause...and your using the LLT as a slap-around. You sound like a bully. If you're so apt to offer your kids culture, take them to the Lauren Rodgers Museum...or to the H'burg Zoo...kids love that sort of thing and they really do understand that and they don't have to sit still. Finally, all the silly "Personal Punches" that you send to me will be posted here for eveyone to see...so folks...stay tuned...I ain't got nut'n to hide.Who are you to tell him where to go? The reason He used the acronym instead of the words is because he has manners and no our children don't know what it stands for and dont read our mail on here. You sound like you're the one with a chip on your shoulder. He doesnt have any friends in here except me and maybe one other, and I'm his wife. As for lame, as everyone that reads this can see, you should know all about that. Push what cause? They didnt say no children allowed. Had they we would have gotten a babysitter. It's a known fact that the director hates children and wont work with them so they had another person working with the kids. If his son wanted to see his sister at, and after the performance I dont think its your business at all. As far as posting Punches he's showing his class, or lack there of. That is why he said we left because the rudness of the director, instead of causing a scene. So what chip are you referring to? You might want to stop looking in the mirror. LOL Is that acronym tame enough for you? I thought this forum was for adults? Am I missing something? And one more thing what does where we live have anything to do with it? There's nothing wrong with living under a bridge. LOL:smt102

[fuzzis]

And furthermore I can Punch any Damn person I want to in here so :mad: lol..

Hmmmmm...I kinda thought that a punch was supposed to be used when a person was doing something that was on the borderline as far as the norms and rules of the board. Things like bad language. Or harassing another poster.

NOT because you disagreed with what a person has to say.

Perhaps aaron needs to clarify.

fuzzis

[Conveyor Belt]

Just to totally derail the thread... I thought a punch was kinda like a elementary school thing... not a knock out punch, just a little, "hey, buddy" kinda tap. Still, the comment you attach to it is private and should be kept that way...

[58ford]

People!
calm down....................

[Kitty]

People!
calm down....................
Indeed. This situation calls for "time out."

Go put your noses in the corner. :)

[ROBCOM]

Plenty of bridges in Petal.

[58ford]

Indeed. This situation calls for "time out."

Go put your noses in the corner. :)
I remember way back in Sacred Heart Elementary school sister Myra told me to put my nose in a little circle on the chalk board.
When I refused she sent me to the principle's office.
I walked home instead & spent the afternoon watching TV.
I thought I was gonna be in trouble, but my Mom went over & told them they could beat me, or take away recess or whatever but she'd send to public school before she let them stick my nose in a circle.
About halfway through the spanking I started thinking, maybe I shoulda just put my nose in the circle.

Your nose in the corner just brought back a memory sorry to get os OT.

[LLT Boardmember]

I am a member of the LLT board and was the "guy with a flashlight", actually it was a cellphone, who originally asked for quiet. The director does direct during the plays as opposed to what has been said in this forum. We are equipped with radios and headsets and communicate with cast members, stage manager, lights, sound, and give cues, during the production.

I do not know what was said to the patrons by anyone else, but I very politely asked for quiet because the director asked me to as he was sitting in the booth approxamitily 6-10 feet behind them. I have 3 children myself and empathize with everyone on the childcare decisions (baysitter) and the difficulties in attending shows. It is not inapproriate for us or anyone to ask for quite, however, rudeness is inappropriate and if anyone was rude to you I will offer an apology and would ask that you give me details so that we may address this problem as adults.

As for the other accusations made in this forum, sexual activity occuring at the LLT, children witnessing inapproriate behaviour , to mention some, I implore you to contact me with as much information as y0u can provide so I may adress these points and insure that things like that do not happen. I have children who are part of the Theatre group and would appreciate any detais anyone has on these matters.

Sincerely,
Kevin Sims

[SoMissTV]

It sounds as if your director serves the role of stage manager during the show. In most theatres, the stage manager calls all cues. The director's job is traditionally finished after final dress. Does the theatre up there not have a tech booth that the cues can be called from? If someone is constantly calling cues from the audience, I know it would annoy the heck out of me if I were within earshot.

[LLT Boardmember]

Yes we have a tech booth. It is located behind the last row of seats, above the audience. That is where the director was. Hence his mlutiple request for quiet as he was unable to hear. As no one has mentioned him or commented on him being a distraction, I have to believe no one could hear him.

We have a small theatre and had a cast of over 70 for 42nd Street which is a huge production. We had a stage manager who did a fantastic job and a director who did his job calling cues and adding any help he could. No matter how you slice it, we did 6 great shows with minimal probems, and noone else acted in the manner of the people complaining except them.

[SoMissTV]

You may want to consider putting in an audio monitoring system for your booth. This would make it easier to hear. I've been in that space in Laurel, and you're right, it's pretty small. If the actors can't be heard clearly even with a moderate noise level, then your actors may need to project more.

Wireless mics have done more to destroy proper stage voicing than any other device in history.

[GERALD WANSLEY]

My Name Is Gerald Wansley. I Have Served As The President Of Llt For The Past Two Seasons And Currently Serving On The Board Of Directors There As The House Manager And As Past President. Llt In These Three Years Has Become By Far The Most Kid Friendly Theatre In This Area. We Offer Afternoon Lessons In Gymnastics And Dance To Kids Of All Ages. In Addition We Offer A Childrens Workshop Each Summer Where Kids Get To Be In A Play And They Get To Learn About Being On Stage. We Also As Part Of Our Season Offer A Childrens Play Each Year. This Year We Are Offering "honk" The Story Of The Ugly Duckling And "the Secret Garden" Which Will Include Children & Some Adults. I Have An Eleven Year Old Daughter Who Spends A Great Deal Of Time There. She Loves It And The Friends That She Has Made At Our Theatre. Any Allegations Of Either Sexual Or Criminal Misconduct Are Taken Very Seriously. In All The Time I Have Been Here I Have Still Not Received Any Reports Of Any Misconduct.

I Was Recently Told About This Newly Wed Couple Making Slandering Statements About Llt And Stories Of Supposed Sexual Misconduct. Sure Enough, Here It Is On My Hattiesburg. My Wife Is Over Membership At Llt And Deals With People At The Door And Selling Tickets. I Was In The Theatre As Well Myself. Here Is What Happened. A Couple With A Young Child Were Sitting In Our Theatre. The Child Was Speaking Out Loud In A Regular Speaking Voice. In My Years Here, No One Has Ever Been Even Asked To Keep It Down. However, On This Sunday Afternoon Show, This Child Was Speaking In A Regular Speaking Voice And Disturbing 265 Other Guest Who Had Paid To See The Show. One Of Our Board Members Asked The Couple To Keep The Noise Down. The Parents Never Shhshed The Child Or Attempted To Just Take The Child Outside Until They Could Get The Kid To Be Quiet. After A Few More Minutes Of This Talking The Directer Came To The Door And Put His Finger Over His Mouth & Went"shhhhh". Then The Couple Got Up And Left. The Mother Was Angry & Ugly To One Of Our Board Members At The Door. She Called Back After They Left & Said They Wanted Us To Send Her Check Back. Although We Told Her We Would Tear It Up, She Wanted Us To Mail It Back To Her. We Sent It Back Through The Father Of The Childs Ex-wife Who Was In The Play Along With Their Son. We Didn't Have To Refund Their Money But We Did. I Don't Know What More We Could Do. It Seems Like This Couple Has Slandered The Theatre Over Personal Family Issues. Divorce Often Brings Out The Worst In Human Beings. But Why Wouldn't You Bring These Allegations To The Board Unless There Is Absolutely No Proof Of Any Such Misconduct. This Man's Ex-wife Is A Great Lady And We Consider Her A Member Of Our Theatre Family. She & Her Son Have Been Welcomed At The Theatre. She Has Not Commented On This Situation Because She Just Wants To Get On With Her Life And It Is Abundantly Clear That Anyone Who Dares Cross This Newlywed Couple Is Going To Be Personally Slandered. Because I Stand Up & Speak Out Against These Rediculous Attacks That Are Completely Without Merrit I Fully Expect To Be Personally Attacked Because After The Truth, All They Can Do Is To Get Personal. All I Can Say Is Grow Up. You Guys Got Your Way, Get On With Your Life And Be Happy. I Can Assure You That If Someone Had Proof Of Any Such Behavior As These People Have Suggested, Action Would Have Been Taken. And If I Were Them & Believed These Allegations I Would Have Gone To The Board With Them Immediately And Not Slandered People That You Don't Even Know.

One More Thing, Wess Hughes Is A Person Who Has Spent Over 30 Years Being Involved From Every Aspect Of Our Theatre. He Has Been An Actor, Board Member & President, And Director. By Far, No One That I Know Of Has Made The Commitment That He Has To Llt. He Has Been Involved In Theatre At Multiple Theatres Around The Country. He Does Not Deserve To Be Personally Attacked By Folks Just Waiting To Grind Their Axes. We At Llt Are Proud Of His Contributions And Realize There Is A Critic In Every Corner. All That He Did Was To Ask These People To Use Proper Courtesy And Not Prevent Others From Enjoying The Show That We All Worked Hard To Put On.

That Is The Truth,

Gerald Wansley
Llt, Past President

[SoMissTV]

Wow, that is really hard to read. Next time, try only capitalizing the first word in each sentence.

[MC69TA]

"The Directer Came To The Door And Put His Finger Over His Mouth & Went"shhhhh".
Insert pregnant pause for full dramatic effect
"Then The Couple Got Up And Left"
"The Mother Was Angry ..........& Ugly

The Kid was pissed too

http://www.drafthouse.com/images/angry.jpg

[MC69TA]

"The Parents Never Shhshed The Child Or Attempted To Just Take The Child Outside"

"That Anyone Who Dares Cross This Newlywed Couple "

(Is this A Security camera shot?):smt102
http://home.kniberg.com/wedding/pics/happy-couple-angry-kids-5156_32_.jpg

[Derrick B]

My Name Is Gerald Wansley. I Have Served As The President Of Llt For The Past Two Seasons And Currently Serving On The Board Of Directors There As The House Manager And As Past President. Llt In These Three Years Has Become By Far The Most Kid Friendly Theatre In This Area. We Offer Afternoon Lessons In Gymnastics And Dance To Kids Of All Ages. In Addition We Offer A Childrens Workshop Each Summer Where Kids Get To Be In A Play And They Get To Learn About Being On Stage. We Also As Part Of Our Season Offer A Childrens Play Each Year. This Year We Are Offering "honk" The Story Of The Ugly Duckling And "the Secret Garden" Which Will Include Children & Some Adults. I Have An Eleven Year Old Daughter Who Spends A Great Deal Of Time There. She Loves It And The Friends That She Has Made At Our Theatre. Any Allegations Of Either Sexual Or Criminal Misconduct Are Taken Very Seriously. In All The Time I Have Been Here I Have Still Not Received Any Reports Of Any Misconduct.

I Was Recently Told About This Newly Wed Couple Making Slandering Statements About Llt And Stories Of Supposed Sexual Misconduct. Sure Enough, Here It Is On My Hattiesburg. My Wife Is Over Membership At Llt And Deals With People At The Door And Selling Tickets. I Was In The Theatre As Well Myself. Here Is What Happened. A Couple With A Young Child Were Sitting In Our Theatre. The Child Was Speaking Out Loud In A Regular Speaking Voice. In My Years Here, No One Has Ever Been Even Asked To Keep It Down. However, On This Sunday Afternoon Show, This Child Was Speaking In A Regular Speaking Voice And Disturbing 265 Other Guest Who Had Paid To See The Show. One Of Our Board Members Asked The Couple To Keep The Noise Down. The Parents Never Shhshed The Child Or Attempted To Just Take The Child Outside Until They Could Get The Kid To Be Quiet. After A Few More Minutes Of This Talking The Directer Came To The Door And Put His Finger Over His Mouth & Went"shhhhh". Then The Couple Got Up And Left. The Mother Was Angry & Ugly To One Of Our Board Members At The Door. She Called Back After They Left & Said They Wanted Us To Send Her Check Back. Although We Told Her We Would Tear It Up, She Wanted Us To Mail It Back To Her. We Sent It Back Through The Father Of The Childs Ex-wife Who Was In The Play Along With Their Son. We Didn't Have To Refund Their Money But We Did. I Don't Know What More We Could Do. It Seems Like This Couple Has Slandered The Theatre Over Personal Family Issues. Divorce Often Brings Out The Worst In Human Beings. But Why Wouldn't You Bring These Allegations To The Board Unless There Is Absolutely No Proof Of Any Such Misconduct. This Man's Ex-wife Is A Great Lady And We Consider Her A Member Of Our Theatre Family. She & Her Son Have Been Welcomed At The Theatre. She Has Not Commented On This Situation Because She Just Wants To Get On With Her Life And It Is Abundantly Clear That Anyone Who Dares Cross This Newlywed Couple Is Going To Be Personally Slandered. Because I Stand Up & Speak Out Against These Rediculous Attacks That Are Completely Without Merrit I Fully Expect To Be Personally Attacked Because After The Truth, All They Can Do Is To Get Personal. All I Can Say Is Grow Up. You Guys Got Your Way, Get On With Your Life And Be Happy. I Can Assure You That If Someone Had Proof Of Any Such Behavior As These People Have Suggested, Action Would Have Been Taken. And If I Were Them & Believed These Allegations I Would Have Gone To The Board With Them Immediately And Not Slandered People That You Don't Even Know.

One More Thing, Wess Hughes Is A Person Who Has Spent Over 30 Years Being Involved From Every Aspect Of Our Theatre. He Has Been An Actor, Board Member & President, And Director. By Far, No One That I Know Of Has Made The Commitment That He Has To Llt. He Has Been Involved In Theatre At Multiple Theatres Around The Country. He Does Not Deserve To Be Personally Attacked By Folks Just Waiting To Grind Their Axes. We At Llt Are Proud Of His Contributions And Realize There Is A Critic In Every Corner. All That He Did Was To Ask These People To Use Proper Courtesy And Not Prevent Others From Enjoying The Show That We All Worked Hard To Put On.

That Is The Truth,

Gerald Wansley
Llt, Past PresidentLook if you were there? You're a liar. Plain and simple she was drinking out of a sippy cup and eating popcorn. As far as an axe to grind with the x-wife and my son ,(who we all love and care about), that ship has long passed. We were not rude during the production and would not have been rude when we called had someone not shhhhhhhhhhed us for no good reason...I'm sorry you think you know what goes on in every seat but you dont and we tried to call you the day of the play. We have talked to others that were there they did not hear our daughter nor did they even know of the events that took place that day until we made mention of them so i find it hard to believe that our 19 month old disruppted 265 people. I'm sure you think your post insulting my family, in your opinion, was an attempt at humor but we're taking what we've been told by several others very seriously. we will never step another foot in LLT . The facts are the facts. Not one person around us was disturbed and THATs the facts I hope that no one is ever harmed by what goes on there like we were, and I pray for the safety of all of the innocent children that are brought into that enviroment.


p.s. we called several times and even left a message with your father concerning these things and NOT ONCE did anyone bother to return our call!!

[Conveyor Belt]

Wow... Jerry Springer show right here on MyHattiesburg.

Mr.Wansley, welcome aboard, c'mon in... seems like the waters a bit over tepid.

Ps, don't keep your caps key on. We can tell the tone from your words.

[zorro]

The first to present his case seems right,
till another comes forward and questions him.
-- Proverbs 18:17

I, for one, don't know for sure who is right here, or if there is not some blame on both parts. Perhaps, each side could sit down over lunch together with the same goal of making the theatre better for everybody. An attempt to listen carefully to the concerns of the other and understand them may help iron some differences out. Heck, it might even be good to consider having jojo and/or her husband on some LLT board or committee to address these issues.

There is one thing though in which there seems to be general agreement and that is the issue of any possible sexual misconduct that might possibly be taking place at LLT. This is certainly an area that needs to be investigated further to see if there is any validity to it, or whether it is just gossip and slander.

[58ford]

:smt026Mr. Wansley,
Long posts bore me. I don't read them.
Did you say anything salient in there, or provocative? Cause now everybody hates you.
Me? I could give a sh*t.

[wilebill]

"The Parents Never Shhshed The Child Or Attempted To Just Take The Child Outside"

"That Anyone Who Dares Cross This Newlywed Couple "

(Is this A Security camera shot?):smt102
http://home.kniberg.com/wedding/pics/happy-couple-angry-kids-5156_32_.jpg
Those kids are probably ticked off because their new mom looks like a man.

[justme]

I don't know if I posted in this thread earlier- I just don't care to go back and check.

Here is my opinion as the mother of a 5 and 3 year old. Unless it is a childrens show, it is my opinion that you should not be bringing your small children to the theater. Find a sitter or don't come. I am a theater lover. My husband loved the local theater and was in many local productions. HOWEVER we never took out children to the theater. Until they reach an age where they can sit quietly and appreciate the show (given that the content is appropriate for a child of that age) they should not be brought to the theater. I have even been to shows where they had a age requirement- Lion King- on Broadway- has an age limit of 3- You have to be 3 to go to the show. I am certain this is going to anger someone - but kids have no buisness going to theater shows until they are older. It is a disruption and therefore I do not bring mine- as I know they will make noise. They go to all of the kids shows, as those are designed for kids and the kids are going to make noise and it doesn't matter.

[58ford]

Those kids are probably ticked off because their new mom looks like a man.

She looks like my sister-in-law.....

[GERALD WANSLEY]

Derek,
If You Want To Call Me, My Number Was Right Beside My Fathers. I Have Received No Calls From You. My Father Told Me He Received A Call From Someone, But Didn't Know Who. Nor Did He Care. If You Have Legitimite Complaints, Bring Them Forward. If You Have Baseless Heresay, Don't Waste Your Time. The Theatre Does A Community Service And Your Attempt To Assassinate The Good Things That Go On There Are A Testament To Your Demeanor. You Are Only Trying To Cause Problems For A Place You Have Graced Only Once That I Know Of And Making Rediculous Accusations Of Sex Acts There. If You Can't See Why That Rubs People Wrong Who Have Spent Time Taking Care Of The Business Of The Theatre Solely As A Volunteer, We Are All Wasting Our Breath. If I Believed All That Crap I Would Have Certainly Come Forward With Information Instead Of Airing Gossip As The Truth In A Public Forum. That Is Slander.

[LLT Boardmember]

Once again, I ask anyone that has any information on the LLT sex and children accusations made in this forum to please come forward and share them with me. I have privately emailed several people, including the accusers at least twice, and have recieved no credible information.

If I believed these things to be going on ANYWHERE, not just LLT, I would be first in line to volunteer any and all information so the accusations could be investigated. I can think of no logical reason not to do so.

I will not coment on the personal attacks and childish postings that have come to light in this forum other than to say they distract from the more serious issue of the accusations concerning our children.

Again, please contact me if you have any information.

Thank You,
Kevin Sims
LLT Boardmember

[58ford]

I love the passion you guys exhibit!
I just wish it was about a subject I gave a flying rat nugget about.
That not withstanding, I suggest pistols at dawn.
Let's have some satisfaction here, and let it come at the crack of cap & ball.
There hasn't been a good duel in this part of the state for 50 yrs.
I'll even loan ya the pistols.

[MC69TA]

I love the passion you guys exhibit!
I just wish it was about a subject I gave a flying rat nugget about.
That not withstanding, I suggest pistols at dawn.
Let's have some satisfaction here, and let it come at the crack of cap & ball.
There hasn't been a good duel in this part of the state for 50 yrs.
I'll even loan ya the pistols.

"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."
Mark Twain (http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Mark_Twain/)
US humorist, novelist, short story author, & wit (1835 - 1910)

[58ford]

I believe I had my tounge planted nearly as firmly in my cheek as did Mr. Clemens.

[Derrick B]

So unless people buy season tickets and donate money they aren't welcome? :smt102

[hubcap]

I really hate to see discussions like this taking place in a public place like this. I don't think anyone will come out a winner.

I've been involved with the Jaycees for a long time, and even with all the good intentions in the world, sometimes things happen that are not supposed to, or not the way you intended. Sometimes people make mistakes, too. Any time you do something there's always the chance that somebody won't be happy with something.

Regardless or what may or may not have happened at the play that night, in my opinion it's better for the parties involved to get together to work out the differences and help make the organization better, not do tit for tat posting which will not solve anything.

Just my opinion.

[GERALD WANSLEY]

Anyone Is Welcome To The Theatre. If We Run An Adult Play, We Ask That People Consider "adult Themes" And The Appropriateness For Children. If We Run A Childrens Play, Anyone Is Welcome; Even If They Have A Past Beef. You Only Have To Have A Ticket.
A Patron Is A Sponsor Or Benefactor Of The Arts. In The Case Of The Theatre, They Purchase Season Tickets And Make Different Levels Of Donations Based On Their Ability To Give.

I Am Through. I Just Do Not Want Anyone Unjustly Attacking The Theatre That I Have Spent Many Hours Repairing And Working On.

[58ford]

Pleeeeeaaaase, have a duel!
Come on guys it'll be fun!

[zorro]

Pleeeeeaaaase, have a duel!
Come on guys it'll be fun!

Yeah, Alexander Hamilton had a blast having one.