Amadeus

www.theoldglobe.org, Photo by Jeffrey Weisser

Beautiful breezy San Diego weather greeted us upon arriving at the Lowell Davies Festival Theater at San Diego's Balboa Park. This is an outdoor venue however extremely comfortable, clean and cozy. The seats are cushioned and the theater seems to offer good views from any of their seats. If you tend to get cold I would suggest taking a small blanket.

www.theoldglobe.org, Photo by Jeffrey Weisser

The overall performance was great!! Sound quality, visibility from our seats and actors' performances were excellent!! I had no complaint of the overall play however my friend commented she would have enjoyed more of Mozart's music throughout the performance, perhaps playing in the background during a couple of scenes. I agree it would have enhanced our experience. Despite this we enjoyed the play and I would strongly recommend seeing Amadeus. Kudos to Jay Whittaker who portrayed Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Miles Anderson who played Antonio Salieri.

www.theoldglobe.org, Photo by Jeffrey Weisser

I would only make a couple of suggestions to the Theater (however I was told by an attendant that this is a common complaint): WHEN you announce intermission, make sure you notify people that they will not be allowed back in the theater with the drinks they purchase during intermission? OR a LARGE sign stating drinks are not allowed in the theater would be helpful. My friends and I purchased three hot chocolates only to have to toss them in FULL because they were too hot to drink on the spot and not allowed to take them back in with us. A little disappointed.

www.theoldglobe.org, Photo by Henry di Rocco

I recall my experience at Festival of Arts in Laguna Beach just last month, also an outdoor theater. Drinks and food could be purchased and are allowed to be taken to our seats. Which made for a more enjoyable evening. The venue was also clean and well maintained and I think the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre should consider a visit to the Festival of the Arts to see how well this idea works and how happy this makes the patrons! ;)

Amadeus by Playwright Peter Shaffer and Directed by Adrian Noble is playing at the Lowell Davies Festival Theater at gorgeous Balboa Park from Sunday, June 12 - Thursday, September 22.