First Experience of watching a play

 



Last Sunday, Akshat and I had the opportunity to watch a play together. I was quite apprehensive at first, as he had never been to a play before. Although I’ve taken him to watch movies many times, his response is usually unpredictable — sometimes he sits through them, and sometimes he doesn’t. But this time, even though it was his very first experience of watching a live play, he sat quite well.

We decided to leave after the first part of the play. I didn’t want to push him beyond his comfort level or make him sit forcefully. My idea was to end the experience on a positive note, before he reached his threshold. I wanted him to know that nobody would force him to sit — that he always has a choice. Perhaps, by allowing him that sense of control, he’ll feel more confident and willing to stay longer next time.

The next day, we sat together and I asked him about his experience of watching the play. It took him four days to complete his narration.

Do read and comment!

Ritu

13-10-25

It was a new experience for me. The atmosphere there was electrifying, and everyone was excited to watch the play.

The play was based on the story of Harry Potter. I had not heard Harry Potter stories before, so watching the play felt a little disengaging. I sat there for almost thirty minutes, trying to understand it. The play was about a boy who was supposed to be Harry Potter, the magician.

The play was performed by children, and I liked their performance. It was the first time I went to watch a play.
Watching a play was quite different from watching a movie. The play felt more comfortable because the theatre had relatively more lights, and it was easier to watch since real people were acting.

The visual effects on the stage were a little disturbing. However, this time I was not as bothered by the crowd as I usually am, since I am learning to cope with it to some extent.
On my way back, I noticed a few food stalls on the road.

I am willing to have more such experiences to connect with the medium.

Akshat Rassay

17-10-25

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