Rebecca Gibbs Fahey: Let’s have some respect for Laconia’s Colonial Theatre

To The Daily Sun,

Over the past few weeks I have seen four to five patrons climb over the backs of the seats to access the aisle rather than excuse themselves and go down the row where other patrons are sitting.

I certainly understand not wanting to disturb others, but climbing over the seats (and getting impaired on the same seat when you try to re-access your seat) is disrespectful and could cause injury to yourself or others.

Last night the person who exited, in the described manner, returned near the end of the show and could not re-climb over their seat back to get into the seat. It was awful to see this disrespect to the seats that have been paid for and dedicated by loved ones or Laconia taxpayers. It is also disturbing to other concert goers who were there watching his unsuccessful acrobatics.

Maintaining the beauty of the theater and not disturbing the experience of other concert goers should be a priority of all guests. I ask theater visitors to please consider not risking injury to themselves, other attendees and the theater itself by this type of behavior.

Rebecca Gibbs Fahey

Laconia