When I first decided to create a project on Absorption and Theatricality I had no idea what that meant with regards to gaining access to the locations and being able to photograph on their premises.
Whenever I specified that I aimed to photograph the public instead of what was happening on stage, the reaction was that they did not want to disturb the audience and they also feared that I would be intrusive. Needles to say, that was not my intention. I tried to explain that to the managers via email with no success whatsoever.
The images at the Opera Theater in Brasov, Romania were taken without having any permission. It was a case of turning up on the evening of the show, with the camera in my bag. After the show began I photographed the audience, trying to avoid being noticed at any cost. The reason for that was to capture their facial expressions whist being absorbed in the show and not paying attention to anything else. Prior to the show, I did send an email to the institution asking about gaining permission to shoot the images. No reply was received and that's why I decided to just go with it. The worst thing that could happen is to that I'm asked to leave the venue. I am prepared for that although I do hope that situation does not occur.
The Marlowe Theater in Canterbury clearly specifies on their website the fact that photography and video is strictly forbidden on their premises. I originally thought I'd try emailing them and see what response I get but after more research I decided that would be useless.
Next on the list were the Winter Gardens in Margate. I found 4 shows which seemed interesting and worth attending in order to shoot the images for my MPP.
I emailed them asking about the right to use DSLRs during shows and the reply I received was positive. Afterwards, I told them more about the project and that's when the answer turned from yes to no. The instant I mentioned that I wanted to photograph the audience, they said that they feared I would be intrusive and therefore my request was denied. I replied back sending them links to the photos I took at the Opera in Brasov and explaining that being intrusive would be avoided at all costs.
Yet again, no response.
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