80% of my socializing happens between mid-October and mid-December. That's when I see the most theater, go to the most movies, and attend the most dinners and events. It at least feels that way.
Since November started, I've already been to one new play (Plenty), three screenings, and a dinner. Next week I have four screenings planned. And tonight I see a new play called Sweat. Once January starts, I'll have nothing to do.
I meet Susan and Jill at The Public. We had considered dinner first, but eventually decide to skip it.
We are all of equal mind when it comes to theater. No dressing up. Little make-up (the norm for the three of us). Show up in seats 15 minutes before curtain.
Tonight there are a few hiccups. Our seats aren't together. Susan gets stuck in traffic and arrives late. And Jill has trouble finding a nearby parking space for her bike, and also comes late. There's not a lot of socializing before the play begins.
Oh, and then there's the issue of the women in front of me. If the Public were Southwest Airlines, they 'd probably have charged her double considering her hair takes up two seats.
Still, the strong acting and powerful story make for a night of riveting theater. But the theme — the devastating affect of economic downturns — is just a little too relatable.
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