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Should Theaters Provide Free Wi-Fi For Its Guests?

Phantom of London
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CapnHook
Broadway Legend
joined:5/12/03
That's the reason why we go to the theatre: to use our phones for free wi-fi.

I mean, really? What an idiotic thought.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
Phyllis Rogers Stone
Broadway Legend
joined:9/16/07
They SHOULD and they BETTER.
everythingtaboo
Broadway Legend
joined:5/5/04
The Nederlander does for some reason. Otherwise, hell to the no.


"Hey little girls, look at all the men in shiny shirts and no wives!" - Jackie Hoffman, Xanadu, 19 Feb 2008
backwoodsbarbie
Broadway Star
joined:7/31/09
Nothing good could come of that. We have enough trouble keeping people off of phones as is.
http://backstagebarbie.blogspot.com
Reginald Tresilian
Broadway Legend
joined:6/12/08
I'd like seat-back entertainment centers like on airplanes.
broadwaypunk06
Featured Actor
joined:11/15/06
No! No! No! I do not go to the theatre to play on my phone. I go to watch the performance. My phone does not even cross my mind! Ridiculous question!
Patti LuPone FANatic
Broadway Legend
joined:3/4/06
Uh....no!
Visiting New York City for the seventh time from June 7-10, 2013. Shows I'll be seeing: Friday, June 7th: "Chicago", Saturday, June 8th @ 2pm: "The Nance", "Pippin": 8pm and Sunday, June 9th: "Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike": 2pm.
CATSNYrevival
Broadway Legend
joined:3/1/04
Personally, I think they should provide free cell phone user taser technology that zaps people who bring their cell phones to the theatre, but maybe that's just me.
That's right! Underscore mother-fu@#ers!
qolbinau
Broadway Legend
joined:6/29/08
I've always wanted to use GRINDR at NEWSIES but the coverage in that theatre sucks so I'd appreciate some free WiFi. Not too long left to 'catch' Andrew Keenan-Bolger; isn't he leaving soon?
suestorm
Broadway Legend
joined:1/15/13
Personally, I think they should provide free cell phone user taser technology that zap people who bring their cell phones to the theatre, but maybe thIs me


I think zapping is too kind...
**Volkov boyat'sa v les ne khodit!! ...Ukraine Girls really knock me out, they leave the west behind...
ucjrdude902
Broadway Legend
joined:3/11/07
I think they should not, and only offer it to the cast. I do think there should be phone scramblers.
kooky
Broadway Legend
joined:7/12/05
In one word .... NO !
dramamama611
Broadway Legend
joined:12/4/07
Not necessary.

I don't think phone carriers need to be zapped -- blocked would be nice.

If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
NewYorkPulse24
Chorus Member
joined:1/28/12
Hell to the NO!
If anything they should collect phones at the door!
Wynbish
Broadway Legend
joined:4/27/12
Zapping people who have a phone? Most people need to at least bring their phones with them, for pre- and postshow safety, security, and a multitude of other reasons. They just need to be turned off or put on silent for 2 hours of their lives (or just over 1 hour, counting intermission as an opportunity to have it on). Is someone's life so full that it would be a shame to miss an update for two hours? It bugs me enough to see people Facebook during movies, but at least those performers cannot be affected. Theatre is different.
winston89
Broadway Legend
joined:6/18/06
I am not sure if they are allowed to take away cell phones. I don't know the legality of that. I do know that they can't block cell phones because cell phone blockers are against the law and for good reason too.
"If you try to shag my husband while I am still alive, I will shove the art of motorcycle maintenance up your rancid little Cu**. That's a good dear" Tom Stoppard's Rock N Roll
SKAcasting1127
Swing
joined:9/19/12
Marianne2
Broadway Legend
joined:3/28/08
^ They took phones and all electronics at CBS studios in Los Angeles when I was there. Granted, that was for a television show taping, but they still did it.

No, Wifi is not needed at all.
"I don't want the pretty lights to come and get me."-Homecoming 2005 "You can't pray away the gay."-Callie Torres on Grey's Anatomy.
theatredk
Swing
joined:10/26/06
They should make all theatres a dead zone so devices can't be used at all that would prevent have to make announcements for turning the off and have to remember to turn them off obsolete
ucjrdude902
Broadway Legend
joined:3/11/07
Cell phone blockers are not against the law as far as I know. Hundreds of high schools have them.
SNAFU
Broadway Legend
joined:4/20/04
I do believe that live theatres should be a phone free zone. As long as they post that when entering a theatre you are entering a phone free zone it is legal. Much like when you are in a television audience and once you pass the sign that states by passing that sign you agree to be seen on camera basically free of charge. Then block the phones.
winston89
Broadway Legend
joined:6/18/06
ucjrdude902,

Cellphone jammers are against the law. I know that schools may use them but that doesn't mean that they do so legally. The FCC says that they have had a federal ban on them because they prevent people from contacting 911 in the event of an emergency.

Also, from a legal standpoint, if a theatre (or TV studio) requires that you have to check your cellphone, then they are taking responsibility for anything that may happen to the phone while it is in their possession. It seems to me that that's just not worth it as far as the theatre owners are concerned.
"If you try to shag my husband while I am still alive, I will shove the art of motorcycle maintenance up your rancid little Cu**. That's a good dear" Tom Stoppard's Rock N Roll
ARTc
Stand-by
joined:11/4/11
I am all for blocking the signal within the confines of the theater. Doctor's and anyone else who might need to be notified in case of an emergency, can leave a number - and their seat number - specifically for such emergencies with their service, sitter, etc. This service can be offered as a value add to anyone who might need it. To be able to use this service, they should also be required to purchase an aisle seat.
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend
joined:5/17/03
Almost as rotten an idea as making cell phones work in the subway.

Is it true cannibals do not eat clowns because they taste funny? George Carlin
Updated On: 1/27/13 at 08:57 PM
dramamama611
Broadway Legend
joined:12/4/07
Which is what has been done forever! ^
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it? These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.

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