Why do theaters sell twizzlers and other noisy snacks

[ArtMan]

Jarethan said: "I think Mr Matt summed it up pretty well. What i don't get it that -- at least for stuff sold in the theatre -- the theatre owners do not even think about the majority of the audience when they sell these things. When I was at the Marquis to see Tootsie, I was positively shocked to see that they were selling bags of potato chips. Is it humanly possible to eat potato chips out of a bagand not make a lot of noise?

I can almost ignore it in a musical, but when it happens in a serious play, it takes you right out of the zone.

I guess I am going to come across as an elitist, but I believe this owes its origins to the number of people in the audience these days who are not really theatergoers, but who have become more prevalent with the increase of tourism, Disnification, and advent of shows that run decades and essentially become tourist attractions. They do not have a clue what represents appropriate theatre decorum. The problem is that those things also contribute to the general health of the theatre, no two ways about it. So, as much as I hate to admit it, I guess we are going to have to put up with a lot of it. (Note: I have to admit to kicking seats in front ofme or within leg's reach when those people are exhibiting bad theatre behavior, turning around and staring people down, then shushing them, talking to managers at intermission, etc. I shouldn't have to, however; and, particularly with intermission complaints, half the show is already over).

One other thing...after seeing a pattern, I will only buy tickets for Monday -- Thursday performances. I really do think they are a little saner...I think they tend to have a higher percentage of regular theatregoers than week-end performances.

 

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Ha! I'm a kicker also.  Sometimes it takes a couple before they really notice it. 

[gypsy101]

aren’t twizzlers actually pretty quiet compared to some other candy?

[TheatreFan4]

Here's a wacky idea -- if you're sick to the point of hacking up a lung, then maybe DON'T GO to the theatre until you're well?? Not only is your coughing annoying to everyone, you're also spreading your germs around."

Here's an even wackier idea, go convince producers and the Broadway League to lessen the strangle hold they have on cancellations and make it easier to do so. Maybe then people would be more apt to reschedule instead of going to the theatre sick because they're saddled with expensive tickets.

[mailhandler777]

gypsy101 said: "aren’t twizzlers actually pretty quiet compared to some other candy?"

They are but the package they are in is super noisy.