THE CHEAPENING OF APPLAUSE

“New inductees into the world of performing arts can’t seem to differentiate between what is merely mediocre and what is truly exceptional. This is can be seen clearly at the end of every performance I have attended over the last 2 years. Every performance, good, bad, or ugly received a standing ovation from the audience. Every one. Ultimately, this cheapens the performance.” – *spark-online 10/00