I was at Dundas Little Theatre today. Volunteering to do the bar for intermission.

It struck me that there’s a social aspect to seeing a play. Beyond the entertainment and cultural aspects, I mean.

Because I’ve been involved in a few shows, I’ve met a few people. And we run into each other at different shows.

It’s nice.

When you are doing a show, you bond with the people you work with. There’s an emotional intimacy that develops quickly.

You spend so much time with each other.

When you’re rehearsing a show, you’re spending a few hours together. Three times a week.

You develop inside jokes. You rely on each other. You learn about each other.

And then it ends.

Six to eight weeks of constant interaction suddenly stops.

But most of us involved in community theatre see a lot of community theatre, as well. So, there’s a good chance you’re going to bump into someone you know, or you’ve worked with when you see a show.

So, even if you don’t enjoy the show, there’s a good chance you might enjoy the social aspect of being there.