Great perspective, ablankpage! Ticket prices are definitely a huge barrier. I do fear for the future of opera, which skews heavily toward the old and wealthy.
Plus, nowadays, there is so much accessible entertainment on your phone alone, that going to a staged show, something that requires many hours of focused concentration and may seem horribly old fashioned, and even baffling, may not be a priority.
These don't just affect gays, of course, but everyone younger. |
