Do Standing Ovations mean anything anymore?
Wikipedia defines a Standing Ovation as a form of applause where members of a seated audience stand up while applauding after extraordinary performances of particularly high acclaim. It’s a form of celebration that dates back to ancient Rome and is one of the highest forms of thanks or praise afforded to a performer in the theatre or at least it used to be. In times past, the Standing Ovation was something that was given by audiences to exceptional or outstanding performances. There are stories in the annals of theatre history which have Standing Ovations lasting for up to half an hour at farewell performances, other productions use dance dominated curtain calls to get the crowds on their feet proclaiming ” A Standing Ovation Every Night”, which whilst the show may have been good is probably more than a slight exaggeration. Of late, the practice of standing ovations has even led … Read more
