In the Sweet Spot
This Valentine’s Day I did what I love, with the man I love, we took in a show.
It was a family musical, and the audience was varied — many sitting on booster seats. The set and story were simple, and the ultimate message sweet, and true.
Amongst seat shifting and whispers, the one song that summed up the entire protagonist’s arc, and transcended every other song in the show, did not garner the attention it should.
It wasn’t just an issue of timing… It was also an issue of finding that sweet spot, and meeting your audience where they are. The last song that brought tears to my eyes and the eyes of some of the parents and grandparents went right over the heads of at least half the audience.
It’s definitely got us thinking about future projects, and how to make sure everyone in the audience can “get it” on some level.
–Sue
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