Audience Quote by Mary Stanton
““This was our last night. We only had one curtain call, Bree. And I thought they were going to give us a standing ovation, but no-o-o-. Do you know why half the audience stood up?" "To get a head start on the traffic," Bree said. "To get a head start on the traffic," Antonia agreed in indignation. "I mean, here we are, dancing and singing our little guts out, and all those folks want to do is get to bed early. I ask you, whatever happened to common courtesy? Whatever happened to decent manners? Doesn't anyone care about craft anymore? And on top of that, it's not even nice.””
About This Quote
Source Film: Unknown, dialogue excerpt, likely a drama or comedy
The speaker laments the audience's lack of appreciation for performance, criticizing their haste and loss of courtesy in valuing art.
In simple terms: People are rushing, ignoring respect for art.
Key Takeaway
Value and protect artistic effort.
Themes
art appreciation
courtesy
modern life
audience behavior
Mood
frustrated
reflective
Type
critical
observational
When to use this quote
- theater shows
- concerts
- public speeches
- online performances
Key Concepts
cultural decay
social norms
performance value
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists foster deeper audience connection?
- What societal changes have eroded common courtesy?
A Different Perspective
Some audiences may prioritize convenience over engagement, not out of disrespect.
![“I had invited 50 or 60 peers and friends, most of whom were parents, to see the film [Trust], and I asked about the last scene. It was interesting because it was split right down the middle, 50/50. About half the audience wanted it to end with the very emotional scene between Clive and Liana, and…” quote by David Schwimmer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1f2/david-schwimmer-8353_adamant_i-had-invited-50-or-60-peers-and-friends_1866560.jpg)
